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Next year’s elections will probably be a bore. It is, after all, a midterm exercise where the administration controls a supermajority in Congress and basks in comparatively high approval ratings......»»
PMA graduates taking a stand on hot issues
Politics hates a vacuum. Most Opposition figures have sold out to the Administration supermajority. Bishops who once chided official excesses have quieted down. A new force is filling the void – the Cavaliers......»»
House eyes bigger wage hike of up to P350 a day
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives is considering a daily minimum wage hike for all private sector workers higher than the P100 proposed by the Senate, including a bill seeking a P350 increase. In a statement on Sunday, House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe pointed out that the chamber’s members arrived at a consensus.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, March 4
KATHMANDU -- Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Monday broke his coalition with the Nepali Congress party and reshuffled the cabinet. Dahal, chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Center), joined hands with the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) and after removing all the cabinet ministers, he initially introduced three ministers into the new cabinet, with one from the CPN-UML.....»»
Yogi Ruiz plans to form own political party
CEBU CITY, Philippines- Former Customs Commissioner Yogi Ruiz plans to create a new local political party in Cebu, aiming to join the mayoral race in the 2025 midterm election. Ruiz stated that the political party, dubbed “Partido Cebuano,” would be established once all documentary requirements are fulfilled and submitted to the Commission on Elections (COMELEC)......»»
VP Sara ready to face ICC charges only before a Filipino court
Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her readiness to confront any allegations against her but insisted that she would only do so in front of a Filipino judge and within the jurisdiction of a Filipino court. In a statement on her Facebook page, she emphasized her refusal to participate in any process that could tarnish the reputation and integrity of the Philippine judiciary system. Duterte adamantly opposed the involvement of foreign entities in the country's legal affairs, citing it as a dishonor to the sacrifices made by Filipino heroes for the nation's freedom. Duterte, who previously served as vice mayor and mayor of Davao City, vehemently denied any involvement in the Davao Death Squad during her terms in office. She expressed dismay over the sudden appearance of a witness against her in the International Criminal Court (ICC) after assuming the vice presidency. Duterte dismissed the accusations and questioned the motives behind the allegations, asserting her capability to accomplish tasks without resorting to unlawful means. In a related development, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voiced his refusal to acknowledge the ICC's jurisdiction in the Philippines, considering it a threat to the country's sovereignty. He issued a directive for all government agencies to refrain from cooperating with the ICC, emphasizing the nation's non-recognition of the court's authority. Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that ICC investigators had gathered substantial evidence against former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding his administration's war on drugs. He anticipated an imminent issuance of an arrest warrant against the former president. Former President Rodrigo Duterte condemned the ICC's decision to initiate a preliminary investigation into the war on drugs, labeling it an insult to the Philippines and challenging the court's jurisdiction within the country. During his presidency, he initiated the withdrawal of the Philippines' membership from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC. The ICC appeals chamber recently granted a request to resume the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity related to the Philippines' controversial drug campaign, spanning from November 2011 to March 2019. The developments surrounding the ICC's probe into the Philippines' internal affairs have sparked a contentious debate, with key political figures and rights groups expressing divergent views on the matter. The ongoing tensions between the Philippines and the ICC underscore the complex intersection of international law, national sovereignty, and human rights issues......»»
House expedites release of P35M aid for Davao disaster victims
The House of Representatives, in collaboration with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is expediting the release of P35 million in financial aid and 17,500 food packs to assist the seven congressional districts affected by recent flooding and landslides in the Davao Region. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez emphasized the urgency of their efforts, aiming to provide substantial assistance to the nearly 45,000 affected families and over 187,000 individuals in the region. Coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development is underway to swiftly release PHP5 million to each district through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations program. The financial aid will support various relief efforts, including infrastructure reconstruction and medical assistance. Tingog Party-list representatives also expressed their commitment to ensuring the assistance reaches those most in need......»»
Rita Daniela naging ‘third party’ ng isang ‘celebrity couple’ noon
INAMIN ng Kapuso star na si Rita Daniela na minsan sa kanyang buhay ay naging “third party” na siya o dahilan para maghiwalay ang isang couple. Sa kanyang guesting sa programang “Sarap, ‘Di ba?”, sumalang ang aktres sa segment na “True or Charot” kung saan magsasabi siya ng mga statement at huhulaan ng ibang players.....»»
NEDA’s bid to scrap telcos’ congressional franchise requirement opposed
The head of the 28-member minority bloc in the House of Representatives has opposed a proposal of the National Economic and Development Authority to scrap the legislative franchise requirement for telecommunications companies......»»
Lakas stalwarts sign pro-Speaker manifesto
Amid rumors of a House leadership change for allegedly using the ayuda cash subsidy to push the people’s initiative signature drive, the ruling Lakas-CMD majority bloc issued a manifesto in support of Speaker Martin Romualdez......»»
Wanted: Manny Pangilinan’s replacement
Manny Pangilinan is looking for someone much younger and with an excellent business sense to replace him as PLDT chief.....»»
Pangilinan sues YouTube channel for cyber libel
Former senator Francis Pangilinan yesterday filed a cyber libel complaint before the Department of Justice against a YouTube channel creator for uploading what he described as malicious and libelous content against him and his family......»»
‘Food n others’: Donny Pangilinan shares Valentine’s spent with Belle Mariano
Donny Pangilinan made his and Belle Mariano’s DonBelle fans “kilig” anew with a subtle but sweet update on what went on his and Belle’s Valentine’s Day taping for their hit series “Can’t Buy Me Love.”.....»»
Donny Pangilinan reacts to other love teams breaking up
Actor Donny Pangilinan seemed to be unfazed by other love teams' recent breakups......»»
Donny Pangilinan says GG made him respect gamers more
Kapamilya actor Donny Pangilinan revealed that playing Seth in the movie “GG” or “Good Game” made him appreciate gamers. .....»»
Why non-gamers must watch esports film ‘GG (Good Game)’
Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan had remarked in a previous STAR interview, “I think our movie ‘GG (Good Game)’ is hindi lang pampamilya pang esports pa.” The actress portrays the estranged biological mother of her son Donny Pangilinan’s gamer character Seth in the flick......»»
Gelli de Belen, Candy Pangilinan hanga kay Kathryn Bernardo: She’s a good girl
ANG magkapatid na sina Janice at Gelli de Belen kasama si Candy Pangilinan ang special guests ni Luis Manzano sa vlog niyang “Luis Listens” na uploaded sa YouTube channel. Isa sa napag-usapan ay tungkol sa mga kabataang artista ngayon. Tanong ni Luis, “Kayong tatlo (bilang) icons of course kasama si Ate Mina (Carmina Villaroel) in.....»»
Donny Pangilinan gets ‘simple request’ from mom Maricel: Don’t lose yourself
Whenever Donny Pangilinan is at home, he’s not treated like a celebrity. He’s expected to do regular household chores — wash dishes, take care of siblings, walk the dog. And like any child, he gets constant reminders from his parents, despite achieving star status in the industry......»»
Donny hinding-hindi makakalimutan si Ronaldo Valdez: Ang dami niyang jokes!
NA-ENJOY nang bonggang-bongga ni Donny Pangilinan ang pagiging aktor at producer sa upcoming film na “Good Game: The Movie.” Kaya ang hiling at dasal niya ay ma-enjoy at ma-entertain din ang mga manonood sa kanilang ipinagmamalaking pelikula kung saan makakasama rin niya ang mga magulang na sina Maricel Laxa at Anthony Pangilinan. Kuwento ni Donny.....»»
Party-list rep: Concerted effort to discredit Pulse survey?
Unlike most of her colleagues in the House of Representatives, ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro thinks the Pulse Asia survey results on Charter change are “valid.”.....»»