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‘Why we need to amend the restrictive economic provisions’

In today’s column, I will publish the full text of the testimony I submitted to the Senate subcommittee on the Joint Resolution of both Houses No.6, which was convened on Feb. 5, 2024 at the Senate Session Hall, Senate of the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Senate hearings on economic Cha-cha to start next week

Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that the Senate will begin deliberating its proposal to amend the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution next week amid heightened political tensions that seemed to have sprung from differing views on how to change the Charter......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Amid House-Senate rift, Romualdez seeks common ground on Cha-cha with Zubiri

After the Senate delivered a scathing rejection of the ongoing People’s Initiative (PI) campaign to amend the Charter, House Speaker Martin Romualdez has reached out to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri to express the lower chamber's support for an alternative PI led by the upper chamber......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Senate says ‘people’s initiative’ exploits democratic process

The Senate issued a manifesto condemning the “people’s initiative” to amend provisions of the 1987 Constitution, which they said will undermine the power of the Senate. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Pia becomes 1st woman to head Senate Blue Ribbon

Sen. Pia Cayetano has been elected as chair of the Senate Blue Ribbon committee, becoming the first woman to head the panel in Senate history......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Senate probe ‘incriminatory’, says Quiboloy’s lawyer on why he won’t attend it

MANILA, Philippines — “Incriminatory.” This was how the camp of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy looked at him attending the Senate hearing. So this was why Quiboloy remained to not incline to attend the hearing. This would compromise his client’s appearance, said Quiboloy, through his lawyer, Melanio Balayan. “We still believe that the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Senate remains watchful on movement of PI

SENATOR Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian revealed that the Senate remains on guard on the movement of the People’s Initiative (PI) after the Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced that it has indefinitely suspended the acceptance of signature sheets in connection with PI......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

In Tamil Nadu 'fight between DMK and AIADMK; BJP doesn t find space here': Kanimozhi

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 19 (ANI): As the voting began for all 39 Lok Sabha seats in the state on Friday, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Kanimozhi said here that the fight is "clearly" between the DMK and AIADMK as the "BJP does not find space in Tamil Nadu."Kanimozhi, the DMK's sitting MP from Thoothukudi constituency, cast her vote at a polling booth in Chennai. "In Tamil Nadu, I do not even think they (BJP.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

AIADMK releases first list of 16 candidates for Lok Sabha polls

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 20 (ANI): AIADMK on Wednesday released its first list of 16 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The list was released by the party general secretary, Edappadi K Palaniswami. While releasing the list, he said that five constituencies have been allocated to the DMDK; and one each to Puthiya Tamilagam and SDPI. "In the AIADMK alliance, DMDMK is to contest in 5 seats, SDPI.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

SMIC expands board seats

The Sy family is bolstering the boardroom of its flagship holding firm SM Investments Corp. by expanding the number of its directors......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Sisi Rondina, Flying Titans find big fan in Justin Brownlee

Sisi Rondina and the Choco Mucho Flying Titans are used to waves of fans supporting their games in the Premier Volleyball League, often filling the seats wherever and whomever they play against......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Seats found with bed bugs at NAIA 2, 3 removed

The Manila International Airport Authority on Wednesday evening assured the public that it is addressing bed bug or surot infestation issue at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport terminals 2 and 3 following complaints on social media......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Jailed former PM Imran Khans Supporters Stir Election Upset: Pakistan Election Results Unveiled – The Daily Guardian

Title: Imran Khan’s PTI Party Defies Expectations, Gains Significant Seats in Pakistani Parliament In a surprising turn of events, former cricket star Imran Khan, along.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Restarting Business Operations After a Break

Taking a break from business operations can be a double-edged sword. While a hiatus, due to the recently concluded Holy Week, for example, may provide much-needed time for rejuvenation; the prospect of reigniting the flame and resuming operations can be daunting. However, with the right mindset and strategic approach, this transition can serve as the […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsApr 1st, 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

How long can Quiboloy hide from Senate inquiry?

Apollo Quiboloy, founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJOC) and “spiritual adviser” of former President Rodrigo Duterte, remains in hiding as he refuses to appear in a Senate inquiry looking into alleged abuses of his former members......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Senate resumes Cha-cha hearings today

As a Senate panel resumes today its second hearing on moves to amend the economic provisions of the Constitution, Sen. Francis Escudero is hoping everyone calms down, and the process can continue with respect from both chambers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Medical marijuana bill reaches Senate plenary

The bill seeking to legalize medical marijuana in the Philippines has reached the Senate plenary, the first time in the history of the upper chamber, according to a cannabis lawyer......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

PRO-Davao awaiting order from Senate’s sgt-at-arms to arrest Pastor Quiboloy

THE Police Regional Office-Davao (PRO-Davao) has confirmed that they have not deployed law enforcers to arrest Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, a long-time religious fugitive in the country as they are awaiting a direct signal from the Office of Sergeant-at-Arms (Osaa) in the Senate......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Drip, drip! : Mariel Rodriguez pokes fun at controversial IV drip session in Senate

Host-actress Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla touched on her controversial intravenous infusion or IV drip session last week at the Senate, reiterating she had no ill intentions at the time......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024