The 2024 Philippine Senate witnessed a dramatic year marked by leadership transitions, investigations into the impact of POGO operations, and controversy surrounding the escalating cost of the New Senate Building.
The Senate of 2024 underwent significant changes, including a shift in leadership, a rare appearance by former President Duterte during a hearing, and revelations concerning the impact of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) in the country. The Senate is known for investigating matters to inform new legislation or amend existing ones, often for transparency and accountability, especially regarding taxpayer funds.
When Senator Francis 'Chiz' Escudero assumed the Senate presidency, the construction of the New Senate Building (NSB) came under scrutiny. Large financial figures were disclosed, leading to conflict among senators, particularly between Escudero and Alan Peter Cayetano, the new head of the Senate Accounts Committee. Escudero expressed concern about the NSB's ballooning cost, which had risen to P23 billion from an initial estimate of P8.9 billion. This increase was met with disbelief, considering the economic hardships faced by Filipinos. Previous disputes between Makati and Taguig cities, where Cayetano and Binay were involved, further fueled the tension during hearings
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