HAPPENING NOW: The Senate Electoral Reforms Committee holds a consultative meeting on anti-political dynasty bills on Friday, February 13. (Video courtesy of Senate of the Philippines) | MANILA BULLETIN

SENATE ALMOST CAUGHT FIRE AGAIN LOOK: A power bank exploded inside the Bills and Index Service office at the Senate building in Pasay around 3:50 p.m., sparking a small fire that was quickly put out with an extinguisher. Fire personnel arrived at 4:05 p.m. and declared the incident under control, according to a report shared by Senate Secretary Rey Bantug. A fire hit an office on the third floor of the Senate building on Nov. 30, damaging the session hall below. The affected area has been repair