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Senators are moving to crack down on AI companion chatbots as parents warn that the technology is forming emotional relationships with children and in some cases encouraging self-harm. The GUARD Act was introduced in October 2025 and seeks to prohibit companion chatbots being provided to children under the age of…

Evelyn Macairan - The Philippine Star May 20, 2026 | 12:00am Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa attends the Senate session on Monday, May 11, 2026, hours before being placed under Senate protective custody amid reports of an alleged ICC arrest warrant. Senate PRIB MANILA, Philippines — Signaling he has no…

Senator Philip Aduda , former minority leader of the 9th Senate, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Aduda, an ally of Nyesom Wike , FCT minister, was declared winner on Monday night at the…

Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has pledged to provide quality representation for Delta North if elected senator in 2027. Speaking after defeating incumbent Senator Ned Nwoko in the APC senatorial primary, Okowa promised to ensure the voices of the people are well represented. He also stressed the importance of…

Okanlomo of Odua, Dotun Sanusi, has congratulated Hon. Aderemi Oseni over his landslide victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election for Oyo South Senatorial District, describing the outcome as a clear indication of strong grassroots support. Oseni, who represents Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency in the House of…

Senator Ipalibo Banigo, who currently represents Rivers West Senatorial District, was disqualified from contesting the APC senatorial primaries, paving the way for former Rivers PDP chairman Felix Obuah to emerge as her replacement. Banigo, a medical doctor trained at the University of Ibadan, previously served as deputy governor of Rivers…

Leaders, stakeholders, women, youths, and party faithful from Brass Constituency II, Ward 5, have declared total support for Hon. Dr. Amalanyo Afatei Yousuo’s aspiration to represent Bayelsa East Senatorial District under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The endorsement was made during a townhall and stakeholders’ meeting held…

Less than a week after a sudden coup d'etat resulted in a change in Senate leadership, Senator Erwin Tulfo said on Sunday that he has “no idea” on whether another one is brewing. “Pertaining to the media on a coup de etat, tinatanong ako sa media e napahiya na ako…

Published May 17, 2026 2:31pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. Senator Erwin Tulfo said the minority bloc will raise several questions as soon as the Senate opens its session on Monday regarding the alleged shooting incident that…

Published May 15, 2026 9:36pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Friday clarified that his remark about “hiding” closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage following the recent shooting at the Senate was meant to ensure the…