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EDITORIAL - Mocking Congress

The 17 conditions set in an audio recording by Apollo Quiboloy to face Senate grilling on charges of sex trafficking seemed too bizarre to be serious......»»

Category: newsSource: philstar philstarMar 12th, 2024

Business luminaries to weigh in on Cha-cha

It will be the turn of business and corporate executives to share their thoughts on moves in Congress to amend the 1987 Constitution, at the next Senate subcommittee public hearing on the proposal on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

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

Lagman says ‘war’ on 1987 Constitution underway after Senate changes tune on Cha-cha

Both chambers of Congress’ newfound unity in pushing to liberalize the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution is tantamount to declaring a “war” on the Charter, an opposition lawmaker said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

‘Congress may review NGCP’s franchise’

The Joint Congressional Energy Commission might be convened to review and decide on the amendment or cancellation of the franchise of the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines following the region-wide power outage in Western Visayas that caused billions of pesos in economic losses, Sen. Raffy Tulfo said over the weekend......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 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

Angel on Earth: Angel Aquino ethereal in Philstar.com’s sustainable fashion editorial

Angel harked back to her roots as a model, showcasing her ageless beauty set against the majestic Manila sunset......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

Like mother, like daughter: Angel Aquino, Iana Bernardez star in Philstar.com’s sustainable fashion editorial

In the following photos, Angel and Iana show their chemistry as models, actresses and timeless "like mother, like daughter" Filipina morena beauties......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

Angel on earth: Angel Aquino ethereal in Philstar.com’s Mother’s Day fashion editorial

Angel harked back to her roots as a model, showcasing her ageless beauty set against the majestic Manila sunset......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

Manyaman, masarap, delicious

The popular Ambeth Ocampo is known as a public historian and the editorial page columnist of the longest running column on history......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

‘Ad industry’s self-regulation to remain despite Cha-cha’

A lawmaker yesterday allayed fears of some sectors that the proposed economic provisions in the Constitution will remove self-regulation and editorial independence in the advertising industry......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024