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Constitutional crisis now ‘slowly happening’ says Zubiri
MANILA, Philippines — They have warned of a possible constitutional crisis, and according to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, it’s “slowly happening.” “We have warned about a possible constitutional crisis and tried to avoid it. But unfortunately, it seems that this is slowly happening,” Zubiri said in a statement on Friday. “We hope this crisis.....»»
Lawyers file petition pushing Congress to enact law vs political dynasties
A group of lawyers on Tuesday filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to compel Congress to enact a law prohibiting political dynasties in the country......»»
Nine SKUs post price hike in latest SRP bulletin
Nine stock keeping units have recorded price hikes in the most recent suggested retail price bulletin for basic necessities and prime commodities, according to the Department of Trade and Industry......»»
How LMA Law founder sees mentoring, guiding people as legacy
Lawyer Ma. Louella “Peaches” Aranas believes that mentoring her law students, the next generation lawyers to being more conscientious in the matter of paying taxes and thereby contributing to nation building is the best legacy she can leave behind. .....»»
Government lawyers told to uphold competition principles
The Philippine Competition Commission emphasized the importance of upholding competition principles in the practice of law among government counsels as it recently conducted an orientation for government lawyers on the revised lawyer’s code of conduct......»»
Attendance of 4 lawyers in Mandaue session questioned
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — A councilor of Mandaue City is questioning the participation of four lawyers representing Mayor Jonas Cortes during the sessions of the Sangguniang Panlungsod. On Monday, March 4, different department heads including City Administrator Jamaal James Calipayan, City Budget Officer Atty. Giovanni Tianero, and Atty. August Lizer Malate, head of the Business.....»»
ACT solon moves to probe efforts to jumpstart Cha-cha
MANILA, Philippines — A resolution seeking to investigate the reported signature-buying and the alleged use of public funds to push for constitutional reform or Charter change (Cha-cha) through the “so-called” people’s initiative (PI), has been filed in the House of Representatives. Alliance of Concerned Teachers Rep. France Castro said on Sunday that she electronically filed.....»»
From the Newsrooms: February 11 to 17, 2024
WITH PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr's clear signal of his approval, it was no surprise for the media to pick up the heightened discussion of charter change (Chacha) in the Senate.On February 12, the Senate was clearly engaged in the process as its Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes began its second deliberation of the Resolution of Both Houses No. 6 amending three constitutional provi.....»»
From the Newsrooms: February 11 to 17, 2024
WITH PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr's clear signal of his approval, it was no surprise for the media to pick up the heightened discussion of charter change (Chacha) in the Senate.On February 12, the Senate was clearly engaged in the process as its Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes began its second deliberation of the Resolution of Both Houses No. 6 amending three constitutional provi.....»»
Marcos limits constitutional changes to economic front
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced a focused approach to constitutional changes, concentrating solely on economic provisions to boost the Philippine economy. .....»»
Wegotmail: PMPI flags potential manipulation of PI in Constitutional Amendment
Wegotmail: PMPI flags potential manipulation of PI in Constitutional Amendment.....»»
Mendiola massacre victims honored by continuing demands for peace talks, genuine agrarian reform
“Our commitment to lasting peace never ended. For the martyrs of Mendiola, we continue to assert peace talks [in different administrations] together with the KMP, and we acknowledge the recent breakthroughs in the Oslo Joint Statement, a sign for the resumption of peace talks." The post Mendiola massacre victims honored by continuing demands for peace talks, genuine agrarian reform appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
E. Samar farmers finish farm business school
Thirty-three members of an agrarian reform beneficiaries organization (ARBO) from a remote farming village in this fifth class municipality completed the Farm Business School (FBS) of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)......»»
Church’s social arm doubt sincerity in Philippine land reform program
Church’s social arm doubt sincerity in Philippine land reform program.....»»
President Marcos to finish agriculture reform program before term ends
The government’s agrarian reform program, which President Marcos said was an “unfinished battle” of his late father, would be finished before the end of his term in 2028. .....»»
50,000 CARP beneficiaries in Nasugbu to lose land
At least 50,000 farmers in Nasugbu, Batangas, who were beneficiaries of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program, face eviction following a ruling of the Department of Agrarian Reform canceling their certificates of land ownership awards......»»
PUP students protest privatization
Students of Polytechnic University of the Philippines said that they are not fully against the National Polytechnic University Bill but only against certain provisions that put the University in the pit of privatization and commercialization. The post PUP students protest privatization appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Unjust vexation case vs students in dirty finger selfie junked
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The unjust vexation charge against the two university students in a “dirty finger” photo with policemen during the Sinulog festival has been dismissed by the court on Friday, January 26, On Sunday, January 21, 2024, two male students were arrested for allegedly posing for a picture while holding up their middle.....»»
Jason Abalos and EA Guzman are first-time lawyers on screen
Earning the right to be part of “the bar” for the legal drama, “Lilet Matias: Attorney-At-Law” are GMA actors Jason Abalos and Edgar Allan “EA” Guzman. Their respective characters, Atty. Boni Linao and Atty. Kurt Ignacio, will use their legal knowledge and expertise to defend their clients......»»
DepEd to extend SHS voucher program for current Grade 11 students
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday said it will be extending its voucher program to currently enrolled Grade 11 students in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs) to prevent displacement of learners. DepEd made the pronouncement after earlier announcing that there would be no more Grade.....»»