Senate passes bill amending AMLA
The Senate on Tuesday approved on its third and final reading a bill amending the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) just days before they go on sine die adjournment. The post Senate passes bill...
View ArticleConstitutional amendments must focus only on economic revisions—Senator Sotto
Amending the Constitution is like opening a Pandora’s Box, that’s why many are against it, said Senate Majority Leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto III early Thursday in an interview with Radyo Inquirer...
View ArticleSenator Sotto proposes ‘character change’ instead of Charter change
MANILA, Philippines—Senate majority leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Monday proposed piece-meal amendments to the Constitution instead of Charter change. Speaking to reporters shortly before the...
View ArticleCatholic Church ‘show of force’
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) leads tens of thousands in a prayer-rally at the Edsa Shrine in Mandaluyong City on Saturday to show Congress that most Filipinos oppose a...
View ArticleSotto finds ally in Barbers vs pending passage of RH bill
Senate Majority Floor Leader Vicente Sotto III is not alone in his misery and pain over the possible passage of the Reproductive Health bill now pending before both Houses of Congress. The post Sotto...
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View ArticleLt. Col. Senator Vicente Sotto III, sir!
Besides being a legislator, Senator Vicente Sotto III is also now a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army's reserve force. The post Lt. Col. Senator Vicente Sotto III, sir! appeared first on Inquirer News.
View ArticleSotto bewildered by uproar over legality of online libel
“What’s wrong with libel?” so asked Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III amid protests on the Supreme Court’s decision declaring online libel constitutional. The post Sotto bewildered by uproar over...
View ArticleSotto pushes toll-free holidays
As recent holiday makers struggle to motor their way back to Metro Manila today, Sen. Tito Sotto has proposed that all tolls be waived for motorists on the expressways during holidays to avoid...
View ArticleSotto, Lacson no-show as Comelec proclaims winning senators
The Commission on Elections (Comelec), sitting as the National Board of Canvassers, on Thursday proclaimed the 12 winners in the senatorial race but only 10 senators-elect showed up. The post Sotto,...
View ArticleSotto lauds appointment of Martires as Ombudsman
Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Saturday lauded the recent appointment of Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Martires as the new Ombudsman. The post Sotto lauds appointment of Martires as...
View ArticleUnicef opposes bill seeking to lower age of criminal liability to 12
The United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) on Thursday opposed Senator Vicente Sotto III’s proposal to lower the age of criminal liability to 12 years old. The post Unicef opposes bill seeking to...
View ArticleSotto seeks stiffer penalties for perjury amid ‘Bikoy’ claims
Senate President Vicente Sotto III wants more severe penalties for perjury in light of the claims of “Bikoy.” The post Sotto seeks stiffer penalties for perjury amid ‘Bikoy’ claims appeared first on...
View Article3 senators file bill seeking repeal of GCTA law
MANILA, Philippines — A Senate bill was filed Monday seeking to repeal the controversial good conduct time allowance (GCTA) law. Senate President Vicente Sotto III alongside senators Panfilo “Ping”...
View ArticleSotto to pro-RH: Bulaga! I went to Harvard
His prolife opinions may not be to the liking of certain parties, but Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III declares he’s no “iskul-bukol” when it comes to the issue of reproductive health. The post...
View ArticleSenate passes bill amending AMLA
The Senate on Tuesday approved on its third and final reading a bill amending the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) just days before they go on sine die adjournment. The post Senate passes bill amending...
View ArticleConstitutional amendments must focus only on economic revisions—Senator Sotto
Amending the Constitution is like opening a Pandora’s Box, that’s why many are against it, said Senate Majority Leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto III early Thursday in an interview with Radyo Inquirer 990AM....
View ArticleSenator Sotto proposes ‘character change’ instead of Charter change
MANILA, Philippines—Senate majority leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Monday proposed piece-meal amendments to the Constitution instead of Charter change. Speaking to reporters shortly before the...
View ArticleCatholic Church ‘show of force’
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) leads tens of thousands in a prayer-rally at the Edsa Shrine in Mandaluyong City on Saturday to show Congress that most Filipinos oppose a...
View ArticleSotto warns vs using politicians in COVID-19 vaccine infomercials
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Saturday cautioned against using politicians in vaccine infomercials, saying it could just turn the public off. “Pangit na suggestion ‘yun....
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