METRO MANILA – The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) on Thursday seeks to regulate content on international streaming site Netflix and several others. MTRCB Legal Affairs Division chief Jonathan Presquito told the Senate Committee on Trade, Commerce and Entrepreneurship that it is the agency’s job to review all motion pictures being shown in the country regardless of …

METRO MANILA – The Senate has ratified last night the P140-billion Bayanihan to Recover as One measure that will support the sectors heavily affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Chair of the Senate finance committee Sen. Sonny Angara said the funds will be used for the various government programs with an additional P25-billion standby appropriation and P10 billion for the procurement …

METRO MANILA – Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. confirmed on Sunday through his social media account that he has been tested positive for Covid-19. In a statement released on his Facebook official account, he and his family immediately had been tested after someone on their household and staff member contracted the coronavirus. Revilla assured the public that he’s okay and …

METRO MANILA  – Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) chief Ricardo Morales and executive vice president Arnel De Jesus have notified the Senate of their health conditions, ahead of the legislative hearing on corruption in the agency. Philhealth President and CEO Ricardo Morales sent the medical certifical on Senate that he will be undergoing treatment for lymphoma, cancer of the lymph …

MANILA – The House of Representatives of the Philippines on Wednesday has approved the controversial new anti-terrorism bill and is now up to President Rodrigo Duterte for approval. The new anti-terrorism legislation will give Duterte sweeping powers such as carrying out arrests without warrants and hold suspects without charges. The bill were overwhelmingly approved by a total of 173 legislators …

The Senate Public Services Committee began its hearing on the ABS-CBN Corporation franchise bill on Monday. Among those present at the hearing are Carlo Katigbak, President and Chief Executive Officer of ABS-CBN; Mark Lopez, Chairman; Cory Vidanes, Chief Broadcast Operating Officer; Mark Nepomuceno; Ron Valdueza, Chief Financial Officer; Maxim Uy, Legal Division of ABS-CBN; Mario Bautista, General Counsel of ABS-CBN; …