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FACT CHECK: No Marcos declaration of revolutionary government

There has been no announcement from Malacañang about establishing a revolutionary government. The false claim circulated amid recent moves in Congress to amend the Constitution......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Fissured

The relationship between the two chambers of our Congress may have been irreparably damaged by the controversy over the people’s initiative to amend the Constitution......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Congress dancing two-step Cha-cha

Representatives are dancing Cha-cha in two steps. Senators refuse to swing along. Given the high stakes, a ballroom brawl is likely. Here’s why:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

People are my star campaigners: CM Jagan Mohan Reddy

Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh) [India], January 23 (ANI): Describing the beneficiaries of welfare schemes as his star campaigners, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy asked them to cast their vote for Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) in the coming elections to ensure the continuity of direct benefit transfer and non-DBT welfare schemes in future. Addressing a huge public meeting in Uravakonda here on Tuesday, the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

People are my star campaigners: CM Jagan Mohan Reddy

Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh) [India], January 23 (ANI): Describing the beneficiaries of welfare schemes as his star campaigners, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy asked them to cast their vote for Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) in the coming elections to ensure the continuity of direct benefit transfer and non-DBT welfare schemes in future. Addressing a huge public meeting in Uravakonda here on Tuesday, the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Labor advocates sound alarm on Charter change

The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) expressed its opposition to moves by the Congress to amend the 1987 Constitution, fearing that it could lead to the removal of provisions protecting laborers in favor of attracting investors......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Federalism advocate favors Con-Con as mode for Cha-Cha

ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews / 20 January) — Changing the Constitution through a Constitutional Convention (Con-Con) composed of individuals who are not incumbent members of Congress will ensure the people’s involvement right from the start and the primacy of the nation’s development, not personal interests, in the minds of the delegates, an advocate of federalism said […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

US Lawmakers Should Protect Vaccination Mandates, Sex Ed in Schools

Cervical cancer should be almost nonexistent, as it's one of the most treatable and preventable cancers. However, women in the United States are still dying at alarming rates.In 2009, the US Congress established January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. This month serves as a public health campaign to educate people who have a cervix about how to take care of it. This includes noticing signs of cervical cancer.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Aquilino Pimentel III, ex-speaker Velasco biggest Congress spenders in 2022

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III was the biggest spender among senators in 2022 with almost P130 million, while Sen. Mark Villar was the most frugal with expenses at only P35 mill.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Timeline of Cha-cha, con-con and pirma in Congress

Moves to amend the 1987 Constitution have always occurred in every presidency, with many names from charter change or cha-cha, con-ass to pirma......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Senators won’t go along with Cha-cha

The Senate would most likely not support the effort of the House of Representatives to have the 1987 Constitution amended, with many congressmen insisting that Congress would vote jointly and not separately......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

‘Miners and anays’ – anti-business

From jeepney modernization to issues involving the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, both houses of Congress are now investigating the mechanics of the jeepney modernization program and the franchise of the NGCP......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Marcos advances anew PH’s economic, security agenda in Brunei, Singapore visits

Marcos advances anew PH’s economic, security agenda in Brunei, Singapore visits.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJun 2nd, 2024

Lagman hopeful Senate leadership change may benefit economic Cha-cha

Latest developments in the Senate could bring about changes in the way the House of Representatives-approved economic Charter change (Cha-cha) bill will fare, which may also be passed by the senators within the year, an independent opposition lawmaker hinted......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

Chicken Inasal Festival brings economic, tourism boost to Bacolod

Chicken Inasal Festival brings economic, tourism boost to Bacolod.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 26th, 2024

Zubiri replaces Mark Villar as Senate economic affairs chair

Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri, who stepped down as Senate president, has been elected chair of the Senate committee on economic affairs, replacing Sen. Mark Villar......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Philippines-United States economic ties enter ‘golden spot’

Amid the reinvigorated alliance between the Philippines and the United States, economic ties between the two countries have now reached a “golden spot,’’ according to New York Consul General Senen Mangalile......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

NEDA Optimistic on Economic Growth in the PH for 2024

National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan expressed optimism about the country’s economic growth for 2024. According to Balicasan, major development organizations like the IMF, ADB, and the World Bank expect the country to have an economic growth rate of at least 6%. The IMF projects a growth rate of 6.2%, the ADB […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Government urged to lift ecozone ban in Metro Manila

The government may consider lifting the moratorium on the establishment of economic zones based in Metro Manila in order to spur more economic activity and growth for the entire country, a local official said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Climate change’s economic bite will hit about $38T by 2049

Climate change’s economic bite will hit about $38T by 2049.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024