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Settle Cha-cha mode at LEDAC

Two veteran lawmakers who figured prominently in past attempts to amend the country’s 1987 Constitution took me down memory lane amid the latest revival of Charter change (Cha-cha) moves. Specifically, they are erstwhile Senate president Franklin Drilon and former Negros Occidental congressman Margarito Teves, who both tried to help amend the Constitution in the past but their efforts ended in vain......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Approved without thinking: P26.7-B ‘mysterious ayuda’

Another last-minute insertion in the 2024 national budget has been bared. The P26.7 billion was slipped in by the bicameral conference committee. Senators and representatives then ratified the bicam report. They are all thus answerable to the people for that hanky-panky......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

House of Representatives ratifies bicam report on P3.002-T national budget for 2016

MANILA, Dec. 17 (PNA) — The House of Representatives assured there will be no reenactment of this year’s national budget by ratifying Wednesday night the bicameral conference committee report on House Bill........»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinestodaRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Daniel Padilla didn t stop Kathryn Bernardo from doing Hello Love Goodbye 2 — Cathy Garcia-Sampana

Blockbuster director Cathy Garcia-Sampana came to Daniel Padilla's defense, saying the actor didn't prohibit ex-girlfriend Kathryn Bernardo to do the sequel of "Hello Love Goodbye" with Alden Richards......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

F1 great Lewis Hamilton kept his Ferrari move so quiet even his parents didn t know

F1 great Lewis Hamilton kept his Ferrari move so quiet even his parents didn t know.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Jesuit who didn t want to marry or be a nun, will be Argentina s first female saint

Jesuit who didn t want to marry or be a nun, will be Argentina s first female saint.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Why people’s initiative to amend Philippine Constitution reeks of ‘Marcosian tactics’

“Corruption & poverty are the main reasons why we lag behind economically and politically. These problems are not created by the 1987 Constitution, but by greedy politicians who control power and money for their self-interests." The post Why people’s initiative to amend Philippine Constitution reeks of ‘Marcosian tactics’ appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

‘Toxic relationship’ is why Mindanao should secede from sinking PH – former lawmaker

MANILA, Philippines — A  “toxic relationship” between Mindanao and the Philippines was the reason why the former should break up with the latter. Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez, a former House speaker, said this on why Mindanao should break up with the Philippines. The country was now a “sinking ship” due to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

DepEd to push for additional benefits for teachers

he Department of Education will push for “additional benefits” for teachers before Congress, amid a pending bill filed by the Makabayan bloc seeking to increase teachers’ monthly salary to P50,000......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

TV5 contextualizes push for Charter change via people s initiative

CHEERS TO TV5 for its explainer on the controversial push for Charter change (also called Cha-cha) through the mechanism of a people's initiative. The five-minute report provided the necessary background on the issue and broke down the underlying strategy that sets this current attempt apart from previous undertakings......»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

FEU reinforces UAAP boys’ football dynasty, topples UST for 12th straight crown

FEU-Diliman keeps a tight chokehold on UAAP boys' football supremacy, rolling over final match debutant UST for its 12th straight championship.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Research for next-gen rice varieties to push through

AN OFFICIAL from the Department of Agriculture-Davao Region (DA-Davao) said that research for next-generation rice varieties or new rice varieties that are being bred by the Institution of Breeders will push through......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

SEC strengthens push for sustainable finance

The Securities and Exchange Commission has reinforced its push for sustainable finance through the adoption of the country’s taxonomy guidelines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Church, rights body push for ‘inclusive, just transition’ of jeepney modernization as phaseout deadline looms

Church, rights body push for ‘inclusive, just transition’ of jeepney modernization as phaseout deadline looms.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Iza Calzado recalls ‘Beauty Queen’ trauma; why she didn’t join pageants

“Numerous times,” Iza laughingly said when Philstar.com asked if somebody told her she should have joined a beauty contest......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

‘Government broadband program key to digital push’

An international think tank has lauded the administration’s Broadband ng Masa Program, saying it is a critical component of efforts toward digital transformation and inclusivity, but warned there needs to be a greater push for improvement......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024