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Rumors of ABS-CBN’s franchise ‘renewal’ weaponized in Romualdez-SMNI feud

While the majority of posts about ABS-CBN’s supposed comeback did not have a political angle, a few known hyperpartisan vloggers seized upon the rumor of ABS-CBN’s franchise “renewal” to either accuse Romualdez of having a hidden agenda or claim that SMNI played a hand in the non-renewal of ABS-CBN’s franchise......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Marcos tells independent Mindanao advocates to drop agenda | The wRap

The wRap highlights: Marcos & Mindanao independence, Davao de Oro landslide, Taylor Swift.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Failure of Manila s anti-China bloc in S. China Sea is determined

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s file photo. /XinhuaEditor's note: CGTN's First Voice provides instant commentary on breaking stories. The column clarifies emerging issues and better defines the news agenda, offering a Chinese perspective on the latest global events. The Philippines and Vietnam on Tuesday signed two memorandums of understanding (MOUs) on ma.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Marcos in Vietnam for maritime, rice pacts

Enhancing maritime security cooperation and agriculture is high on President Marcos’ agenda during his two-day state visit here, which began yesterday with meetings with business executives and later with the Filipino community......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Senate, House joint resolution on Cha-Cha now suspended, says Pimentel

After a strongly worded manifesto, the Senate hits the brakes on charter change until they can ascertain the 'real agenda,' says Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte seeks probe on extrajudicial killings

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 23 May) – Davao City First District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte sought on Wednesday a legislative inquiry into the alleged extrajudicial killings (EJKs) and human rights violations in different local governments in the Philippines for the last 25 years. Duterte is the eldest son of former President Rodrigo Duterte, who ordered an […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

House leader defends Meralco amid franchise renewal

A ranking House of Representatives official yesterday defended the country’s largest private power distributor against supposed attacks and disinformation peddled by critics as the company renews its legislative franchise......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

3rd LD Writethru: Philippine Senate President Zubiri steps down, Escudero sworn in

MANILA, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Philippine Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri Monday confirmed that he is stepping down. Francis Escudero was sworn in as the new chief of the legislative body. Senator Juan Edgardo Angara told reporters that 15 out of 24 senators voted to oust Zubiri from the post. "My heart is broken," Zubiri said in a speech at the plenary session. "Today I offer my resignation as Senate pre.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 21st, 2024

Bill seeks regulation of ‘paluwagan’ scheme

A proposed legislative measure that seeks to regulate paluwagan, a saving scheme popular among Filipinos, was approved on second reading by the House of Representatives last Tuesday......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

‘Meralco franchise renewal good for the economy’

A key leader of the House of Representatives yesterday openly endorsed the renewal of the legislative franchise of the country’s largest private sector electric distribution utility company amid repeated notices for possible power shortages......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

‘SJDM should have 2 seats in Bulacan provincial board’

The Supreme Court has ordered the Commission on Elections to allocate two seats in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Bulacan for the lone legislative district of San Jose del Monte......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Senate urged to act swiftly on bill to develop natural gas

The Senate should take swift action on a proposed legislation that would lay down state policy for the full development of the Philippine natural gas industry as the measure is a legislative priority of President Marcos, according to key members of the House of Representatives......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Ejercito files reso calling for probe into alleged doctor – pharma collusion

MANILA, Philippines — Senator JV Ejercito has filed a resolution calling for an investigation into the alleged connivance of some physicians and pharmaceutical companies in prescribing medicine. “To maintain the honor and integrity of the medical profession, Congress may initiate reforms through legislative measures to protect the best interests of doctors and their patients from.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Bills vs online piracy to be prioritized with public hearing

Two legislative measures granting additional capability to the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) in curbing online content piracy will be tackled during the recess of the Senate sessions......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

‘Quiboloy warrant stands despite SMNI franchise revocation’

Despite the revocation of the franchise of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), the arrest warrant issued against pastor Apollo Quiboloy by the House of Representatives committee on legislative franchises still stands......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Cha-cha plebiscite and midterm polls in one event: A test of Comelec s independence

BOTH LEGISLATIVE chambers are now leading charter change discussions. Legislators have repeatedly said that amendments will be limited to economic measures in the 1987 Constitution.Meanwhile, the conduct of the plebiscite had Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair George Garcia describe the logistical preparations required for it. He argued that it should be held as a separate event from the 2025 midterm electi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Cha-cha plebiscite during mid-year elections: No media question on Comelec s apparent uncertainty

BOTH LEGISLATIVE chambers are on the forefront of ongoing charter change discussions. Legislators have repeatedly said that amendments will be limited to economic measures in the 1987 Constitution.Meanwhile, the Commission on Elections (Com.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

DOST seeks Mindanaoans’ support for priority S& T bills

THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in a consultative forum, recently sought support from the scientific and legislative communities in Mindanao for the passage of five priority scientific bills......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Arrest order vs Quiboloy in effect – House panel

The order for the arrest of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOLC) pastor Apollo Quiboloy for contempt is already in effect, according to the House committee on legislative franchises......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

EDCOM 2 taps ‘outstanding’ teachers for solutions to learning gaps

A congressional body tasked with crafting legislative solutions to long-standing problems in education has tapped award-winning educators to provide insights on how to improve learning and teaching standards across the nation’s schools......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024