The Senate targets the swift approval of nine new priority measures it has included in the administration’s legislative agenda when the second regular session of the 19th Congress starts on July 24.
The House of Representatives on Tuesday adopted the Senate’s version of the estate tax amnesty extension bill.
The Senate has approved on final reading extension of the estate tax amnesty and two other priority measures, just before Congress adjourns sine die on June 2.
Senator Robin Padilla may need to reassess his plan of re-filing his bill regarding Charter change after receiving advice from his colleague Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa.
Cavite Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr. calls on leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives to settle their differences over charter change privately.
A Senate committee chaired by Senator Ronald dela Rosa has cited in contempt two cops who were involved in the pilferage of shabu in Manila last year and ordered their detention inside the chamber’s premises.
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri spent more time awarding more commendations to people in the past eight months he has led the Senate while bills—especially the administration’s priority measures—moved at a glacial pace.
The Senate has ruled out sabotage and cyberattack during the Jan. 1 air traffic control glitch that affected about 280 flights and 60,000 passengers.
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri nearly lost his post at the Senate due to supposed sluggish work in passing priority bills of the Marcos administration, the Poliko.com.ph has learned.
Senators have raised more than P2 million for relief assistance to the victims of a powerful earthquake in Turkey and Syria last month.
