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EDITORIAL - State of emergency
What will it take to allow on-time release of plastic driver’s license cards in this country? Since the previous administration, there has been a backlog in the release of the plastic driver’s license cards, with motorists instead issued temporary paper licenses......»»
Oxfam report on income inequality
Every year, Oxfam International, a global NGO founded in 1942, prepares a briefing paper on the state of wealth inequality in the world......»»
Where do ashes for Ash Wednesday come from?
(2nd UPDATE) No, they don't burn random leaves or pieces of paper for Ash Wednesday.....»»
JK Labajo naantig ang puso sa mensahe ng faney na cabin crew
HINDI napigilan ng singer-actor na si JK Labajo na ibandera ang nakakaantig na mensaheng natanggap mula sa isang faney na cabin crew. Sa kanyang X (dating Twitter) account, in-upload niya ang naturang mensahe sa kanya ng tagahanga. Makikitang nakasulat pa nga sa isang tissue paper ang naturang mensahe ng cabin crew kay JK. “Minahal kita.....»»
Jericho Rosales dinogshow si Heart Evangelista: Outfit check!
ALIW na aliw ang mga netizens sa pasimpleng pangdo-dogshow ni Jericho Rosales sa kanyang ex-dyowa na si Heart Evangelista. Sa kanyang series of Instagram stories, ibinandera niya ang natagpuan niya ang old paper dolls nila ng kanyang dating kasintahan. “Katawan ko ba ‘to? Parang dinikit lang ‘yung ulo ko e,” saad ni Jericho habang ipinapakita.....»»
Why it’s important to know who your followers or online friends are
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Remember the days when social media was just starting? It was when everyone was just so ecstatic to connect with friends and family to add more numbers to their “friends list.” Following people online became a trend. We started off by clicking that follow button just for the heck of it. Fast.....»»
Caritas Philippines hits Charter change initiative; says Constitution ‘not a political football’
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 12 January) – The social action arm of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines has expressed its opposition to moves to amend the 1987 Constitution and urged instead the government to “focus on strengthening basic social services, combating corruption, and implementing programs that address the plight of the poor.” In […].....»»
Political noises that hurt peace
Being sworn to uphold the 1987 Constitution when he became the highest elected official of the land, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (PBBM) reiterated his commitment to never to allow dismemberment of Mindanao from the rest of the Philippines, nor diminish even a square inch of the country’s territory. During his Constitution Day speech last Thursday, PBBM vowed “to defend it against any and all threats, external and internal” even up to his dying breath......»»
Political Dynasty
By: Ferdz M. Brizo / FB Eye I am one of those in favor of amending the Constitution, provided that the first action taken is on the political dynasty provision, which should be engraved in the Constitution to prohibit political dynasties. This is one of the most crucial provisions that should have a fixed policy […] The post Political Dynasty appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»
‘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......»»
Our very broad Constitution and its unpleasent econimic consequences
Judging from the Joint Resolution of the House and Senate to amend the “restrictive economic provisions” of the Constitution, only three specific amendments are being sought......»»
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......»»
Xinhua world news summary at 0100 GMT, Jan. 26
MANILA -- The Philippine Navy said on Thursday it deployed a helicopter to search for 11 missing passengers of two motorboats that capsized off Palawan province. Commodore Alan Javier, the commander of the Philippine Naval Forces West, said the boats sank on Wednesday near Ilian Bay in Roxas, a coastal town northeast of Palawan's capital Puerto Princesa. (Philippines-Navy-Boat) - - - - CAIRO -- Egy.....»»
Xinhua world news summary at 0100 GMT, Jan. 26
MANILA -- The Philippine Navy said on Thursday it deployed a helicopter to search for 11 missing passengers of two motorboats that capsized off Palawan province. Commodore Alan Javier, the commander of the Philippine Naval Forces West, said the boats sank on Wednesday near Ilian Bay in Roxas, a coastal town northeast of Palawan's capital Puerto Princesa. (Philippines-Navy-Boat) - - - - CAIRO -- Egy.....»»
President Marcos to speak before constitutionalists, MOPC on Constitution Day
President Marcos will deliver a policy speech during the commemoration of Constitution Day on Feb. 8 as the debate on whether or not to amend the 1987 Charter rages on......»»
[OPINION] The Senate, the Constitution, and the price of self-preservation
When a constitution is re-written, it creates a new legal order. That in turn triggers a revised judicial system......»»
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......»»
Lagman says ‘war’ on 1987 Constitution underway after Senate changes tune on Cha-cha
Both chambers of Congress’ newfound unity in pushing to liberalize the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution is tantamount to declaring a “war” on the Charter, an opposition lawmaker said......»»
Lawmakers seek to amend ownership regulations on Constitution s economic provisions
Lawmakers are calling for the revision of some economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution, covered by the Public Service Act, which stipulate that public services should exclusively be owned by Filipinos......»»
SLAP AGAINST CHACHA
With her hand painted red, a protester symbolically slaps the face of President Bongbong Marcos Jr on a tarpaulin during a rally commemorating the 114th International Women’s Day at Freedom Park, Roxas Avenue, where various groups protest the Marcos’ push for charter change. (Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com).....»»