Senate Archives

2 min

The SOGIE bill is in danger as Tito Sotto declares ‘no chance’ of passing

Posted on August 22, 2019August 22, 2019
Sofia Santelices

The Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) Equality bill that seeks to protect members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community from discrimination sees no…

View Post

View Post

5 min

Best of: Government-related topics we weren’t mad about

Posted on May 31, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

We’re just gonna say it: The month of May was a wild ride for politics and other government-related topics.

View Post

View Post

4 min

We don’t believe having four female senators is a win for feminism

Posted on May 20, 2019May 21, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

Fact: There are four female Senate hopefuls in the midterm elections’ “Magic 12.” They are Cynthia Villar, Grace Poe, Imee Marcos, and Nancy Binay. Another fact: Just because there are…

View Post

1 min

Imee Marcos will be running for senator in 2019

Posted on August 29, 2018August 29, 2018
Tisha Ramirez

A post shared by Imee R. Marcos (@officialimeemarcos) on Aug 18, 2018 at 1:57am PDT Here’s some shocking political news for you this Wednesday. According to Inquirer.net, “Sen. Cynthia Villar…

View Post

View Post

2 min

What the Passing of This HIV/AIDS Policy Act Means For Everyone

Posted on May 22, 2018
Jacqueline Arias

Sen. Risa Hontiveros added another milestone to her list. Just yesterday, the Philippine HIV AIDS Policy Act of 2018 was passed in its final reading in the Senate. But what…

View Post

View Post

5 min

A Fact We Should All Know by Now: Being Gay Does Not Make Anyone Less of a Man

Posted on September 10, 2017September 10, 2017
B. Wiser

This column may contain strong language, sexual content, adult humor, and other themes that may not be suitable for minors. Parental guidance is strongly advised. In the third season of…

View Post

View Post

6 min

Our Politicians Are the Ones Who Need Sex Education the Most

Posted on October 9, 2016
B. Wiser

This column may contain strong language, sexual content, adult humor, and other themes that may not be suitable for minors. Parental guidance is strongly advised. If you still doubt that…

View Post

View Post

3 min

Why It’s Misogynistic to Show Sen. Leila De Lima’s Alleged Sex Tape

Posted on September 30, 2016September 30, 2016
Jacqueline Arias

The sad truth is this: When the investigation for Sen. Leila De Lima started, what (obviously) stood out is the constant mention of her sexual relations with her driver. Several…

View Post

View Post

2 min

Former Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago Passed Away This Morning

Posted on September 29, 2016October 1, 2016
Jacqueline Arias

It’s a sad day today as we mourn the passing of former senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago. @senmiriam We ask for prayers as her family goes through this difficult time. (2/2) —…

View Post

View Post

2 min

The Senate Is Working on a Bill to Protect Freelancers

Posted on September 26, 2016September 26, 2016
Jacque De Borja

I was a freelancer for a short bit and I’m glad I never had problems in following up from my suppliers in the past, but unfortunately, it’s not the same with everyone. Sen. Bam…

View Post

Social Accounts

Senate

The SOGIE bill is in danger as Tito Sotto declares ‘no chance’ of passing

Best of: Government-related topics we weren’t mad about

We don’t believe having four female senators is a win for feminism

Imee Marcos will be running for senator in 2019

What the Passing of This HIV/AIDS Policy Act Means For Everyone

Our Politicians Are the Ones Who Need Sex Education the Most

Why It’s Misogynistic to Show Sen. Leila De Lima’s Alleged Sex Tape

Former Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago Passed Away This Morning

The Senate Is Working on a Bill to Protect Freelancers

I treat bath time as a sacred self-care ritual—you should too

“Reset Day” is the new definition of quality me-time

6 bad habits that need to stop before I turn 30

Conquering Mercury retrograde: How to overcome our cosmic foe

Social Accounts