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Enact anti-dynasty law now, ex-AFP, PNP chiefs urge
Lawmakers blame poverty on the Constitution’s economic restrictions. But a select group of retired generals and coronels think otherwise. It’s politicos who are to blame for dynastic reigns that impoverish Fi.....»»
Senate creates TWG on anti-financial scams bill
The Senate has created a technical working group) to fine-tune the provisions of the proposed Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act which seeks to protect the transacting public from digital fraud......»»
Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote
Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote.....»»
German parliament to vote on making it easier for people to legally change their name and gender
German parliament to vote on making it easier for people to legally change their name and gender.....»»
The UN will vote on its first resolution on artificial intelligence, aimed at ensuring its safety
The UN will vote on its first resolution on artificial intelligence, aimed at ensuring its safety.....»»
Korean firm Miru Systems bags vote counting machine contract for 2025 polls
The Commission on Elections has awarded Korean firm Miru Systems with the contract to supply the vote counting machines for the 2025 midterm elections......»»
Rama wants Cebu City residents to vote for governor
Rama wants Cebu City residents to vote for governor.....»»
Why Cristy Fermin will not vote for Willie Revillame for senator
Veteran showbiz columnist Cristy Fermin will not vote for Willie Revillame for senator in 2025......»»
Labour Leader Starmer denies changing position on military action vote
Title: Keir Starmer Denies Changing Stance on Parliamentary Vote for UK Military Action In a recent development, Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party,.....»»
A mandatory duty
With dynasty-building reaching shameless proportions, the Supreme Court has finally been asked to step in and mandate Congress to carry out a task set out in the Constitution: to define and prohibit political dynasties......»»
4th mode of Cha-cha
In 2013, then House Speaker Quezon City 4th District Rep. Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte Jr. first initiated a move to amend to the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution by legislation – a law approved by Congress. Under Belmonte’s proposal, both chambers of Congress could vote separately to pass these economic amendments into law instead of a wholesale amendment of the Constitution......»»
Marcos Jr to boost Philippines sports anti-dope body
To strengthen the country’s compliance with international rules against the use of drugs in sports, President Marcos is amenable to increasing the manpower of the Philippine National Anti-Doping Organization – the accredited anti-doping organization under the Philippine Sports Commission or PSC......»»
Around P10M in illegal drugs seized in two-day anti-drug ops in Central Visayas
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Close to 150 suspected drug personalities, and illegal drugs worth around P10 million were seized following a two-day anti-drug operation in Central Visayas. Police in the region conducted another round of Simultaneous Anti-Criminality and Law Enforcement Operations (Sacleo) over the weekend, Police Lt. Col. Gerard Ace Pelare, spokesperson of the Police.....»»
PRO-7: Rules on anti-terror law to boost efforts against terrorism in CV
CEBU CITY, Philippines — An official of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) said that they were preparing to make the necessary adjustments in line with the newly-implemented rules on anti-terrorism cases. On January 15, 2024, the “Rules on the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) of 2020 and Related Laws” officially took effect. This.....»»
I feel like a criminal for quitting- nurses in the US fight stay or pay agreements - US healthcare
Filipino nurses for Ohio-based company say they have been forced to pay thousands in fees after signing training contracts Filipino nurses are calling for the USs top labor watchdog to review controversial stay or pay training repayment agreement provisions that have left them facing lawsuits and thousands of dollars in fees after they quit their jobs. Training repayment agreement provisions (Trap) are contracts employers.....»»
Higher education and how to improve it
The joint resolution of the House and the Senate proposes to amend the restrictive provisions of the 1987 Constitution by adding the phrase, “Unless provided by law,” to the general provisions of Article XIV, Paragraph 2, which provides that all educational institutions shall be owned solely by citizens and corporations or associations at least 60 percent owned by Filipinos......»»
‘NOW ON ITS HOMESTRETCH’ | Abalos emphasizes transitory provisions of NIR bill
‘NOW ON ITS HOMESTRETCH’ | Abalos emphasizes transitory provisions of NIR bill.....»»
Ex-President Duterte to back ChaCha if revisions limited only to economic provisions
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 28 February) – Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte has changed his stance on Charter Change (ChaCha), saying he will support it for as long as the constitutional reforms will be limited to economic provisions and not to extend the term of the current President, Senators, and members of the House of […].....»»
‘The restrictive economic provisions in Constitution’ (Conclusion)
In closing, I have listened intently to what some members of the Senate said in connection with the issue of amending the restrictive provisions of the Constitution......»»
Charter change: Only the economic provisions should be included
So much controversy is being unnecessarily generated with this Charter change issue but in reality, changes to the overly protectionist economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution should be debated upon because it hinders the country from realizing its full economic potential......»»