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Angara wants free menstrual products for poor women, girls studying in public schools

Sen. Sonny Angara said it is only proper to address “period poverty” or the limited access to or affordability of menstrual health and hygiene services and products that poses serious health risks, particularly reproductive and urinary tract infections among other complications. 

Hontiveros: Evidence on Ayungin ‘new model’ pact should be released

Senator Risa Hontiveros said the supposed evidence of a “new model” on the West Philippine Sea agreed upon by the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) Western Command (Wescom) should be released immediately by the alleged diplomatic source

Senate panel to hear proposals opening Philippine advertising industry to foreign ownership

The Senate is set to resume on Thursday, May 9, 2024, its hearings on the proposed amendments to the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution.

‘She lied’: Hontiveros slams Bamban mayor for denying ties with POGO firm

Sen. Risa Hontiveros said it was evident that the Bamban mayor lied when she denied her ties with the POGO firm that law enforcement authorities earlier raided in Bamban, Tarlac, despite the availability of documents showing her links to the company. 

 

Senate adopts resolution honoring former Sen. Rene Saguisag

The Senate has unanimously adopted a resolution honoring former senator Rene Saguisag and expressing the upper chamber’s profound sympathy and condolences to his family.