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Jinggoy convicted of bribery, cleared of ‘pork’ plunder

The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division has found Sen. Jinggoy Estrada guilty of one count of direct bribery and two counts of indirect bribery over his alleged involvement in the pork barrel scam – placing him in a position where he may eventually be booted out of office, pay fines and be imprisoned......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Ex-Iloilo lawmaker acquitted of ‘pork’ rap

The Sandiganbayan has acquitted former Iloilo 5th District representative Rolex Suplico of a graft case in connection with the alleged misuse of his Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork barrel amounting P14.7 million in 2007......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Lascañas, ex-cop, claims Sara Duterte ‘invented’ Tokhang

MANILA, Philippines — A confessed Davao Death Squad (DDS) gunman claimed that “Oplan Tokhang,” the brutal “knock and plead” anti-drug operation carried out by former President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration was a brainchild of then Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. The confessed DDS gunman also claimed that the brother of then Mayor Sara Duterte, then Vice.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Cong. Pulong Duterte got P51-B budget in three years

It was his own statement about having his district budget reduced this year that got House members to probe and discover that Davao City First District Representative Paolo ‘Pulong’ Duterte, son of former President Rodrigo Duterte, had received P51 billion in the past years......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

53 Mindanao lawmakers oppose secession

Describing it as a “step backward,” 53 of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s congressmen-friends in Mindanao have signed a manifesto in the House of Representatives rejecting his call for the secession of the whole region from the entire country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Campaigns for Mindanao s independence already settled

House lawmakers on Tuesday bucked the recent calls by former President Rodrigo Duterte to secede Mindanao from the country, saying that the lengthy peace processes undertaken by Mindanaoans through the years have “already settled” the matter of the region’s autonomy......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Women lawmakers to preside over today’s House session

Women officials and members of the House of Representatives will be presiding over today’s session, in celebration of Women’s Month and in accordance with the internal rules of the chamber......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

House to ask WHO about changes to IHR

Two committees of the House of Representatives will ask the World Health Organizations to shed light on the 307 proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations which lawmakers fear could infringe on the Philippines’ sovereignty......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

After ceasefire, House hopes Senate passes RBH6 by March

Administration lawmakers, under the leadership of Speaker Martin Romualdez in the House of Representatives, are hoping that an inter-parliamentary ceasefire the senators initiated will result in their promise to pass economic reforms in the 1987 Constitution......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Romualdez denies House behind charter change signature drive

House Speaker Martin Romualdez says lawmakers' role is 'to facilitate and encourage democratic participation without direct involvement in signature collection'.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

What impact could a potential POGO ban have on the REITs?

I got this question in response to news that the House of Representatives approved two measures that seek to ban POGOs in the Philippines. POGOs, or Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators, are licensed and monitored by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp., and have been controversial since their presence exploded during Rodrigo Duterte’s term as president......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

SMNI seeks reversal of MTRCB suspension order

The legal counsels of Sonshine Media Network International yesterday sought to reverse a preventive suspension order on two SMNI programs that feature former president Rodrigo Duterte and avid supporter Lorraine Badoy......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Transfer Quiboloy’s case to Metro Manila – lawmakers

Fugitive Apollo Quiboloy’s criminal cases in Davao City should be transferred to a court in Metro Manila, administration lawmakers said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

US lawmakers stand with Philippines vs Chinese sea aggression

Visiting US lawmakers expressed their concern over China’s continued aggression in Philippine waters during their meeting with President Marcos at Malacañang yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

DSWD chief ready to explain AKAP to lawmakers

After questions were raised about the budget allocation for the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program, Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian yesterday expressed readiness to explain the program to lawmakers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Lawmakers welcome back wages for displaced OFWs in Saudi Arabia

The government’s efforts to ensure displaced overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) receive their back pay from bankrupted Saudi Arabian construction companies have been lauded by lawmakers from both the upper and lower chambers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Davao lawmakers thank President Marcos, Romualdez for aiding flood victims

Lawmakers from Davao have thanked President Marcos and Speaker Martin Romualdez for continuously sending aid to flood victims in the region, including the endorsement of P150 million in cash aid and 51,000 food packs......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Bong Revilla to seek reelection

Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. will seek reelection in the May 2025 midterm elections, his son, Cavite 1st District Representative Jolo Revilla, told The STAR here Friday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Bacolod village chief to seek MR on suspension

Bacolod village chief to seek MR on suspension.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Toboso top officials seek reelection

Toboso top officials seek reelection.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024