Majority Floor Leader of the Senate of the Philippines

Apr 16

Senator Joel Villanueva believes that China wants to divide the Filipinos so it is pressing the so-called gentleman's agreement in Ayungin Shoal ... Show more

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Apr 21

For Senator Joel Villanueva, the Senate does not need to rush the hearing on cha-cha after it appeared in a survey that many Filipinos are not in favor of ... Show more

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Apr 18

He said that while he supported the internationalization of education in the country, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian opposed any practice “allowing the ... Show more www.rappler.com/philippines/ched-urged-probe-degree-for-sale-scheme-cagayan/

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Apr 16

Senate committee to pass new rules for charter change: Villanueva: Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva said the Committee on Rules is ready to adopt new rules ...

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Apr 19

CHED urged to probe ‘degree for sale’ scheme in Cagayan: (1st UPDATE) 'We need to ensure that this is not a smokescreen for more questionable Chinese ...

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Mar 22

Stanley Cup: Why Generation Z loves a chunky thermo mug: In the past, it was mainly construction workers who drank their coffee from robust thermos flasks ...

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Mar 19

WATCH: Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva reacts to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri's signed arrest order against religious leader Apollo Quiboloy ... Show more

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Mar 19

Popular 'Among Us' streamer Disguised Toast, along with fellow content creators and streamers Scarra, Sydeon, Quarterjade, Masayoshi, Brodin, PeterPark ... Show more

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Mar 28

'No need to fast-track' Cha-cha hearings after Pulse Asia survey: senator: There is "no need to fast-track" the Senate's hearings on charter change ...

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Mar 25

Villanueva: Work-from-home law can ease Metro Manila traffic woes: Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva stressed the need to observe Republic Act No ...

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Mar 08

What is GMA Network going to air after the media conglomerate and Jalosjos-led Television and Production Exponents (TAPE) decided to axe "Tahanang ... Show more #InsideTrack trib.al/170sAxx

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Mar 19

No mention of charter change during LEDAC meeting: Villanueva: Tuesday's LEDAC (Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council) has no mention whatsoever of ...

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Mar 05

Home of the saddest: A life lesson from Isko Moreno: There’s something we can all learn from this episode in Yorme’s life: it’s about bouncing back from setbacks

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Feb 20

Exciting news, A'TIN! 🤩 SB19's Stell Ajero is set to rock the stage with OPM singer Erik Santos on his US "MilESTtone" concert tour in the United States.

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Feb 19

Senate OKs P100 wage hike bill: Senate OKs P100 wage hike bill

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Feb 21

Senators react to Marcos' cha-cha challenge: Senators react to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s statement that the Senate should lead the way on Charter Change ...

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Feb 19

'Someone wants trouble?': Senators play down fresh shake-up rumor: 'Someone wants trouble?': Senators play down fresh shake-up rumor

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Feb 12

Villanueva says people's initiative 'fake, politician-driven': Villanueva says people's initiative 'fake, politician-driven'

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Jan 30

READ: Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva files Resolution 920 that seeks to authorize Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri to file a petition questioning ... Show more

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Jan 06

TAPE adopted the name Tahanang Pinakamasaya (Happiest Home) instead of Eat Bulaga! for its show, now led by former Manila Mayor Isko Moreno and actor Paolo ... Show more trib.al/lJ7cIDO

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Jan 23

House leaders deny hand in signature campaign for people's initiative: House Speaker Rep. Martin Romualdez has denounced allegations of bribery and other ...

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Jan 26

WATCH: Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva presented a list of what he said was information related to the alleged tactics used by those behind the people's ... Show more

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Jan 29

Villanueva warns People's Initiative proponents: 'Liars go to hell': Senators Joel Villanueva and Bato Dela Rosa also reminded proponents of people's initiative ...

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Jan 29

Bible Day: Pacquiao encourages Filipinos to pray for PH: 'If it wasn't for the Word of God, maybe I would have fallen a long time ago. I had strength ...

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Jan 23

WATCH: Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva wants the Senate committee set to investigate the reported questionable signing of people's initiative petitions ... Show more

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Jan 24

Senate to question COMELEC's 'ministerial duty' on people's initiative process: Senator Joel Villanueva questioned Comelec's legal mandate to plainly accept ...

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TV5’s RPTV takes over Channel 9 after CNN closure: After CNN's closure, TV5's RPTV is taking over the Channel 9 frequency and will show sports games ...

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Dec 08 23

Comedians Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon (TVJ) have won another trademark dispute, this time involving the use of “Eat Bulaga” for entertainment such ... Show more trib.al/KJbuWuC

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Dec 09 23

Comedians Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon (TVJ) have won another trademark dispute, this time involving the use of “Eat Bulaga” for entertainment such ... Show more trib.al/c8D2vJA

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Dec 19 23

Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra serenades Malolos residents: In celebration of the 24th anniversary of Malolos' cityhood, the Cultural Center of the ...

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Dec 13 23

Senators seek more details of House's planned Cha-cha revival: Some senators are seeking more clarity on the House of Representatives' plan to amend the Charter ...

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Nov 15 23

Senator Bong Revilla said he is ready to forgive the MMDA for what he said was a false accusation against him related to his alleged passing through the EDSA ... Show more

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Dec 06 23

Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: - NTF-ELCAC’s Año welcomes return to peace talks with communist rebels - Badoy also ... Show more www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/december-6-2023/

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Nov 23 23

The Senate approved the proposed P934 million budget of the Commission on Human Rights for 2024. This is after the senators postponed for a week the ... Show more news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/21/23/senate-approves-chrs-p934-m-budget-for-2024

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Nov 21 23

Senate approves CHR's P934-M budget for 2024: The Senate approved the Commission on Human Rights' budget, a week after deliberations were postponed due to the ...

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Nov 16 23

Senior citizens on pension waiting list reach 466,000: The DSWD said the number of indigent Filipino senior citizens on the waiting list for social pension has ...

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Nov 17 23

The Department of Migrant Workers has used up to P80 million for the repatriation of Filipinos from Israel, Lebanon, and the West Bank. Related report: news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/13/23/senators-vow-to-fight-for-bigger-budget-for-dmw

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Nov 02 23

Senate has list of agencies without CIFs: The Senate has a list of agencies that should not receive either a confidential or intelligence fund ...

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Nov 17 23

Senate approves DOST's 2024 budget: Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva raised concerns about overlapping functions within different government departments.

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Nov 02 23

Villanueva urges Marcos admin to revisit stand on gambling: It is time for the Marcos Jr. administration to revisit the national government policy on gambling ...

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Pauleen Luna flaunts baby bump; shares more photos of Tali's Japan adventures: Tali meets her favorite Sanrio character.

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COSMO.PH Sep 30 23

Lala Sotto On Being Bashed For Suspending 'It's Showtime': 'I thank God I am unbothered'

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Sep 30 23

Senator Joel Villanueva, with wife Gladys, is among the government leaders present in the star-studded #ABSCBNBall2023 .

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Oct 16 23

The religious organization Jesus Is Lord celebrated their 45th anniversary. READ the full report: news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/15/23/jesus-is-lord-celebrates-45th-anniversary

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Sep 21 23

Senator Joel Villanueva on the approval of divorce bill on committee level: “Divorce is a big NO for me!” Villanueva says that the approval of the bill on ... Show more rplr.co/nation

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Oct 02 23

Vice Ganda recognized by gov't for contribution to PH cinema: Comedy superstar Vice Ganda has been recognized for her contribution to Philippine cinema by the ...

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Sep 21 23

Sen. Joel Villanueva has this message to the workers in NAIA, the main gateway to the Philippines, following an incident where a security personnel swallowed ... Show more

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Oct 09 23

Senator Sonny Angara fears Israel-Hamas conflict could escalate further should other countries get involved. He calls on PH embassy ... Show more

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Sep 27 23

"Still TROUBLE."Government agencies seeking confidential or intelligence funds must be "given a harder time" before being granted such allocation ... Show more

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Oct 11 23

Senate to seek consensus, standards on confidential funds: "We will scrutinize everything to ensure we are all proud of the national budget that we will pass ...

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Sep 29 23

'Iti Mapukpukav' is PH's official entry to the 96th Academy Awards: The FDCP named the animated movie 'Iti Mapukpukav' as the country's official entry for the ...

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Sep 14 23

MTRCB condemns ‘disturbing threats’ against Lala Sotto: The MTRCB calls for 'civil discourse and responsible criticism' as Lala Sotto ...

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Sep 21 23

'This is bad': Senators outraged by video of airport staff 'swallowing stolen cash'

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Sep 21 23

NAIA personnel who swallowed $300 to face ‘maximum penalties’ | The wRap: The wRap's highlights: NAIA, Philippine divorce bill, Taylor Swift

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Sep 21 23

Villanueva: Divorce bill approval at committee level doesn’t guarantee passage: The senator says what he supports is making annulment accessible for the poor

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Sep 03 23

Nothing wrong with senators' West PH Sea shirts in FIBA match vs China: Tolentino

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Quick Glance: Senators Criticized for 'West PH Sea' Shirts During FIBA Match vs China

Online Filipinos criticized the 'performative' stunt of some senators during the FIBA World Cup match between Gilas Pilipinas and China.

Senators Joel Villanueva, Migz Zubiri, Bato dela Rosa, and Bong Go wore a shirt with the 'West PH Sea' design as they cheered for Gilas' win over China.

Netizens criticized the senators for doing nothing but wearing t-shirts and not actively addressing the Chinese bullying of Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea.

Senator Francis Tolentino defended his colleagues, stating that there was nothing wrong with wearing the 'West PH Sea' shirts.

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Sep 05 23

MTRCB says it upheld 'due process, fairness' on 'It's Showtime': The MTRCB said a special board meeting was held on Aug. 17 to review an episode of the program ...

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Aug 24 23

A modus vivendi where imported rice is repackaged and sold as more expensive local rice. This was discovered when the Bureau of Customs raided some rice ... Show more news.abs-cbn.com

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COSMO.PH Sep 24 23

Joey De Leon Gets Flak Over His 'Lubid' Remark On 'EAT': 'Please, shut your mouth'

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Jul 28 23

Arjo Atayde, Maine Mendoza are now married: Kapamilya actor and politician Arjo Atayde and actress-host Maine Mendoza are now officially a married couple after ...

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Quick Glance: Maine Mendoza and Arjo Atayde's Wedding

Maine Mendoza and Arjo Atayde are getting married.

Photos on Instagram suggest that they are part of their pre-wedding shoot in California, USA.

Maine looks like a bride, wearing a white tuxedo dress with a veil and bouquet, while Arjo looks like a groom in a stylish suit.

Arjo proposed to Maine in 2022, on the same date when she famously tweeted 'Arjo cutie' back in 2013.

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Jul 31 23

Eat Bulaga! turns 44: TAPE unveils new song as Tito, Vic, Joey hold ‘Nat’l Dabarkads Day’

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Jul 23 23

Tito, Vic, and Joey revive Pinoy Henyo game on E.A.T. after ratings dip: (2nd UPDATE) A Pinoy Henyo variant is played on 'E.A.T.' a day after GMA ...

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Jul 16 23

TVJ files complaint against TAPE, GMA over ‘Eat Bulaga!’ copyright: (UPDATED) The original hosts of the noontime show challenge their former network's ...

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Aug 04 23

Villanueva urges fellow senators to recommend banning of POGOs: “Ano ba talaga ang pakinabang nitong POGO sa atin?” the senator asked.

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Jul 12 23

ICYMI. The trio of Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon files a lawsuit against TAPE Inc. and GMA Network for alleged copyright infringement and unfair ... Show more trib.al/sA8St2z

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Jul 01 23

The trio of Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon went emotional as they entered the studio for the first episode of "E.A.T." on TV5 on Saturday ... Show more #LegitDabarkads #TVJonTV5 rplr.co/entertainment

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Jul 25 23

Some senators question figures cited by Marcos during 2nd SONA: Other senators also shared what they saw as highlights of the President's second SONA.

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Quick Glance: Criticism of Inaccurate, Ironic, Lacking Data in SONA 2023

SONA2023 dominates Twitter trends in the Philippines as netizens share their thoughts on President Marcos' second SONA.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 24, and Filipinos took to social media to express their thoughts on the chief executive's performance report.

Here are some reactions and thoughts from netizens on the day of SONA.

There were those who said Marcos' speech was clear and focused, even comparing it to the SONA of his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte.

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Jul 04 23

8.4% of Philippine TV households watched the return of Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon and the “Legit Dabarkads” to free tv via TV5. As of posting ... Show more trib.al/WZRFLij

Quick Glance: Noon Show Battle: Who Emerged Victorious?

According to a study, ABS-CBN's noon show surpassed Tito Vic and Joey (TVJ) in combined views on various social media accounts.

TV5 reported that the total views of the July 1 show on TV5 and TVJ's Facebook and YouTube accounts reached 10 million as of July 1, 5:30 pm.

It's Showtime achieved its own record with 255,000 live concurrent viewers on Facebook and YouTube, as reported by LionhearTv.

The new show by TAPE Inc., Eat Bulaga, struggled to attract online viewers without a solid following on Facebook and YouTube, according to the study.

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Jul 29 23

Senate to find 'right venues' on West PH Sea: Villanueva said the Senate would have a caucus on Monday to "iron out the issues and find the right venues and ...

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Jul 10 23

'Like coming home': Ice Seguerra guests on EAT on TV5: The noon show battle continues with Ice Seguerra reuniting with TVJ on TV5 ...

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Jul 03 23

'Go for old': Joey de Leon answers 'bashers' who say TVJ should give way to younger talents

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Jun 20 23

The surprise move could dampen the return of Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon and the rest of the Dabarkads on the Kapatid network, TV5 ... Show more trib.al/83OpIsU

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Jun 20 23

Tito, Vic and Joey formally sign contract with TV5; new noon show starts July 1: Showbiz icons Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon are keeping their fans ...

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Jul 10 23

Singer-songwriter Ice Seguerra joins his longtime friends, Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon, as a guest on their noon show E.A.T. on TV5 ... Show more www.rappler.com/entertainment/ice-seguerra-guests-on-eat-bulaga-tv5/

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Jun 26 23

Comedian Joey de Leon, one third of the showbiz trio Tito, Vic and Joey, addresses critics who say they should give way to younger talents. Full story: www.rappler.com/entertainment/series/joey-de-leon-answers-bashers-who-say-tvj-should-give-way-younger-talents/

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Jun 24 23

On the sidelines of the #PridePHFestival2023 in Quezon City on Saturday, June 24, Miss Trans Global 2020 and Pride PH national convenor Mela Habijan called for the passage of ... Show more #PrideMonth #Pride2023 rplr.co/PrideMonth

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Jun 17 23

[Dash of SAS] Tito, Vic, and Joey, the triple-strike of toxic machismo: 'Continuing to give Tito, Vic, and Joey a place in our screens and in our lives ...

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