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House insists on investigating China s secret pact on Ayungin

The House of Representatives will push through with its probe into former President Rodrigo Duterte's secret deal with China that supposedly gave up Philippine sovereignty over a part of the West Philippine Sea, with lawmakers saying that even mere allegations of the agreement have diplomatic repercussions......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Traders, middlemen blamed for soaring commodity prices

The soaring prices of basic commodities in the market despite the wide gap in farmgate and retail prices are brought by as much as 200 percent profit of middlemen and traders, according to administration lawmakers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Lawmakers call on PNP to release 6 activists arrested on Labor Day

Makabayan bloc lawmakers have urged the Philippine National Police to release six activists who were arrested during a Labor Day rally near the United States Embassy in Manila, questioning authorities for reportedly not practicing maximum tolerance in dispersing the protesters with water cannons......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Next round of proxy war

Back from their month-long recess, our lawmakers of the 19th Congress resumed their sessions last Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

China confronts Japanese politicians in disputed East China Sea area

BEIJING/TOKYO - China's coast guard confronted Japanese lawmakers in waters claimed by both countries in the East China Sea, China's embassy in Tokyo and Japanese media said Sunday, the latest in a series of maritime disputes involving China and its neighbors.Chinese vessels took unspecified law enforcement measures, the embassy said in a statement, adding that it had lodged solemn representations for what it ca.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Sara thanks Marcos for ‘continued trust’

Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte thanked President Marcos for still trusting her amid calls for her resignation as Department of Education chief by several lawmakers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

House optimistic Senate will pass Cha-cha in May

Administration lawmakers in the House of Representatives are pinning their hopes on their Senate counterparts to pass the economic Charter change bill before Congress goes on recess on May 24......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Solons agree: House must probe Duterte-China deal

LOS ANGELES, United States — Several lawmakers from both the majority and minority blocs of the House of Representatives have agreed on the need to place under investigation former president Rodrigo Duterte’s so-called “gentleman’s agreement” with China,  as the public must be informed of its every detail. Minority official and ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

America s Irrational Love for Guns Has to Stop

It is no longer a surprise to anyone across the globe to hear about another mass shooting in the United States. The latest, a horrific killing of elementary students inside their classroom in Texas, will hopefully galvanize U.S. lawmakers to ban assault-type weapons and make it harder for Americans to acquire firearms......»»

Category: newsSource:  philnewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Australian lawmakers talk up security cooperation during Taiwan visit

A leading Australian opposition lawmaker visiting Taiwan this week has highlighted the importance of security cooperation between Taiwan and Australia.In a meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen Monday, Andrew Wallace, the deputy chair of Australia's Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security, said that in an ever-changing geopolitical landscape, security cooperation is 'paramount.'.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

185 infrastructure projects to take off after PPP rules signing

An estimated P9.14 trillion worth of 185 flagship projects under the administration of President Marcos may soon commence, following the signing of the implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act 11966 or the Public-Private Partnership Code, lawmakers said......»»

Category: CCCCCCSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

PPP Code to spur more infrastructure projects

An estimated P9.14 trillion worth of 185 flagship projects under the Marcos administration may soon commence following the signing of the implementing rules and regulations of the Public-Private Partnership Code, according to lawmakers......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Negros Island Region law set for signing

President Marcos is expected to sign the proposed Negros Island Region law, according to lawmakers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Senate concurrence needed to revoke SMNI franchise’

The revocation of the legislative franchise of Sonshine Media Network Inc. by the House of Representatives would have to be approved by the Senate first before it can take effect – in accordance with the usual legislative route, lawmakers said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

US Officials Warn of New Axis of Evil With China at the Fore

WASHINGTON - U.S. military and defense officials are increasingly concerned that as China and Russia forge ever stronger ties, they might attempt to challenge Western unity and eventually alter the balance of power on the world stage.The commander of U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific told lawmakers on the House Armed Services Committee that the evolving relationship between Beijing and Moscow is a "big portion" of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

‘Plebiscite alongside midterm elections unconstitutional’

As lawmakers bicker over when to hold a plebiscite on Charter change, election lawyer Romulo Macalintal said synchronizing it with the 2025 midterm elections is definitely a no-no as it would be unconstitutional......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Amid ouster rumors, Migz told: Deliver Cha-cha votes

Administration lawmakers yesterday challenged Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri to fulfill his promise to President Marcos that he can muster the 18 votes needed for economic reforms in the 1987 Constitution......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

France to enshrine abortion rights in constitution as a guaranteed freedom

In a groundbreaking move, French lawmakers are set to make history by anchoring the right to abortion in the country’s constitution. This would be a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Navel-gazing

Of course the government doesn’t have funds for wage subsidies, as suggested by pa-pogi lawmakers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Special report: Rice fund raises stakes for farmers

Five years ago, lawmakers and government officials made a promise of a lifetime: the country’s rice farmers would be competitive at long last......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024