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The Senate on Wednesday started reorganizing key posts following the change in leadership, with former Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri getting the economic affairs panel. In the plenary session presided over by new Senate President Francis “Chiz’ G. Escudero, several senators have been elected to lead major committees as follows: * Senator Sonny Angara,…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will be in Singapore next week to attend the 21st edition of this year’s International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue where he will deliver the keynote address to mark the opening of the event, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). “Only one leader delivers this address…
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Possible delay in the completion of the Metro Rail Transit Line 7 will likely be triggered by the proposed reroute of the Metro Rail Transit Line 7 in San Jose del Monte City (SJDMC) but this is a small price local stakeholders are ready to accept in order to guarantee public convenience and better quality…
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Women worker’s group Kilusan ng Manggagawang Kababaihan (KMK) marched to the Senate of the Philippines alongside various organizations on the occasion of the hearing for the hotly contested Charter Change, which involves lifting all limits to foreign ownership for various business sectors and extends term limits for politicians. “Sa panahon na nagmamahalan ang bilihin at…
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“I am puzzled about the change in the number of lawmakers who voted ‘Yes’ to House Bill No. 9349 or the proposed Absolute Divorce Act from 126 to 131. They have already recorded the initial number of affirmative votes, and this has been reported and announced in the plenary. But now they are saying that…
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On the final day of the 19th Congress’ Second Regular Session, the House of Representatives ratified the bicameral report for the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, a historic step for the nation’s maritime sector. KABAYAN Partylist Rep. Ron P. Salo praised this milestone that solidifies the rights and privileges of seafarers and addresses long-standing issues…
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The leadership of the House of Representatives is looking forward to a “more harmonious” working relationship with the Senate under the stewardship of newly elected Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero. In a press conference on Tuesday, House Majority Leader Manuel Jose “Mannix” M. Dalipe emphasized the importance of aligning legislative priorities between the House and…
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Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers on Tuesday welcomed the Senate’s ongoing public consultations on economic constitutional reforms, emphasizing their role in sustaining momentum for much-needed Charter reforms. In a press conference, Barbers highlighted the significance of these consultations in shaping opinions and decisions regarding efforts to amend the restrictive economic provisions…
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The chair of the powerful House Committee on Dangerous Drugs said that the panel has no other recourse but to issue warrants of arrest for Michael Yang and others if they refuse to attend congressional hearings in connection with the seized P3.6 billion worth of shabu in a warehouse in Mexico, Pampanga. Surigao del Norte…
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Water and power companies started implementing their contingency plans to ensure water security in response to the water and power supply shortage due to El Niño. In a recent virtual briefing convened by the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) for its private sector partners, experts from the water and power sectors shared their plans and…
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