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Economic managers came in full force to the Senate on Monday to allay fears on the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund, but senators said while many of their concerns were addressed, the devil would still be in the details.

The legislative franchise renewal application of state-run IBC-13 has been unanimously passed on third and final reading by the House of Representatives. IBC-13 logo (Wikipedia) Gaining the chamber's final approval after nominal voting during plenary session Tuesday, Jan. 31 was House B

With 271 affirmative votes, the measure mandating full insurance coverage to farmer-beneficiaries of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) during natural calamities was passed on third and final reading on Tuesday, Jan. 31. (MANILA BULLETIN) Approved during Tuesday's

The exit of the old guard, return of veterans and the entry of popular neophytes after the May elections led to a leadership change in the Senate, with senators vowing to maintain the independence of the institution that is controlled by a super majority.

There is always a reason to smile.

A resolution expressing the House of Representatives' profound condolences to the family of the late former Batangas vice governor Richard “Ricky” Recto was adopted by the chamber on Wednesday night, Dec. 14. Former Batangas vice governor Ricky Recto (left) and Deputy Speaker Ralph Recto

The push to legalize and regulate motorcycle taxis has formally begun in the House of Representatives. Antipolo 2nd district Rep. Romeo Acop (Facebook) This, after the House Committee on Transportation chaired by Antipolo 2nd district Rep. Romeo Acop tackled in a hearing on Monday, Dec. 12

The proposed measure which seeks to address the concerns and issues of nurses and the nursing profession is now up for plenary session in the House of Representatives. (Kevin Tristan Espiritu / The Medical City / File photo / MANILA BULLETIN) This developed after the House committee on civil s

The GSIS and the SSS are now spared from making contributions to the proposed Maharlika Wealth Fund.

Deputy Speaker and Batangas 6th district Rep. Ralph Recto is mourning the death of his brother, former Batangas vice governor Ricky Recto. Ricky Recto (Rep. Recto's office) "With sadness, we share the news that our brother Ricky has passed away," Rep. Recto said in a statement sent to