Groups mourn passing of nationalist senator Rene Saguisag
“We join the nation in giving thanks and paying tribute to Sen. Saguisag, an activist who never lost his bearings through the twists and turns of the people’s struggle. From taking the cudgels for human rights victims during the Marcos dictatorship, voting against the US Military Bases Agreement in the Senate, to opposing Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Rodrigo Duterte’s fascist regimes, Sen. Saguisag’s long life of service to the nation and the people will always be cherished." The post Groups mourn passing of nationalist senator Rene Saguisag appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Former senator Rene Saguisag, 84
Former senator Rene Saguisag, a freedom fighter and human rights lawyer who contributed to crafting the code of conduct and ethical standards for public officials and employees, died late Tuesday at the age of 84......»»
Former senator Rene Saguisag passes away
Former senator Rene Saguisag passes away.....»»
Filipinos Should be Proud to Speak Pilipino
Robin Padilla the neophyte senator-elect who garnered the most votes among senatorial hopefuls assured the public that he was ready to fulfill his duties as a senator but noted that he would debate his colleagues in Pilipino and not in English......»»
Imee: EO 57 draws foreign interference, harmful to PH
MANILA, Philippines — The measure beefing up the country’s maritime security, recently signed by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., is seen by the President’s elder sister, Senator Imee Marcos, as welcoming ‘many Trojan horses’ of foreign interference. The senator, who also heads the Senate panel on foreign relations, was pertaining to Executive Order No. 57,.....»»
Australian senator censured for protesting vs Marcos | The wRap
The wRap highlights: Australian senator censured, bed bugs in NAIA, Alec Baldwin.....»»
Australian senator who protested during Marcos’ speech censured by colleagues
'The action I took in the House today was deliberate and it is powerful. And I did it on behalf of every Filipino person whose human rights have been abused,' says Senator Janet Rice.....»»
Senator approves measure seeking medical use of marijuana
Senator approves measure seeking medical use of marijuana.....»»
Mariel ibinandera ang simpleng date ng Valentine’s Day with Sen. Robin
Dahil may live selling ang TV host-actress na si Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla kahapon, Pebrero 14, kaya sa sariling bahay lang nila ng asawang si Senator Robin Padilla nila ipinagdiriwang ang Valentine’s Day. Kung dati-rati ay sini-celebrate ng mag-asawang Senator Robin at Mariel ang Valentine’s Day sa mga fancy o fine dining restaurants ay kakaiba ngayong 2024......»»
NTF-ELCAC should have ended with Duterte — ex-senator
Former senator and justice secretary Leila de Lima said that the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict should have been disbanded since former President Rodrigo Duterte stepped out of office......»»
Why Cristy Fermin will not vote for Willie Revillame for senator
Veteran showbiz columnist Cristy Fermin will not vote for Willie Revillame for senator in 2025......»»
Pia Cayetano is first woman to lead Senate blue ribbon committee in Senate’s 106-year history
Senator Pia Cayetano replaces Senator Francis Tolentino, who resigned from his position to prepare for his reelection bid in 2025.....»»
Migz: Until final ruling, Jinggoy to continue as senator
Sen. Jinggoy Estrada will continue performing his functions as senator until and unless his conviction by the Sandiganbayan becomes final and executory, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said......»»
Marcos, Duterte factions urged to halt bickering
Former rebel solider-turned-senator Gregorio Honasan stressed the ill effects to society posed by bickering among public officials and politicians who belong to opposing interest groups......»»
VP Sara ready to face ICC charges only before a Filipino court
Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her readiness to confront any allegations against her but insisted that she would only do so in front of a Filipino judge and within the jurisdiction of a Filipino court. In a statement on her Facebook page, she emphasized her refusal to participate in any process that could tarnish the reputation and integrity of the Philippine judiciary system. Duterte adamantly opposed the involvement of foreign entities in the country's legal affairs, citing it as a dishonor to the sacrifices made by Filipino heroes for the nation's freedom. Duterte, who previously served as vice mayor and mayor of Davao City, vehemently denied any involvement in the Davao Death Squad during her terms in office. She expressed dismay over the sudden appearance of a witness against her in the International Criminal Court (ICC) after assuming the vice presidency. Duterte dismissed the accusations and questioned the motives behind the allegations, asserting her capability to accomplish tasks without resorting to unlawful means. In a related development, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voiced his refusal to acknowledge the ICC's jurisdiction in the Philippines, considering it a threat to the country's sovereignty. He issued a directive for all government agencies to refrain from cooperating with the ICC, emphasizing the nation's non-recognition of the court's authority. Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that ICC investigators had gathered substantial evidence against former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding his administration's war on drugs. He anticipated an imminent issuance of an arrest warrant against the former president. Former President Rodrigo Duterte condemned the ICC's decision to initiate a preliminary investigation into the war on drugs, labeling it an insult to the Philippines and challenging the court's jurisdiction within the country. During his presidency, he initiated the withdrawal of the Philippines' membership from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC. The ICC appeals chamber recently granted a request to resume the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity related to the Philippines' controversial drug campaign, spanning from November 2011 to March 2019. The developments surrounding the ICC's probe into the Philippines' internal affairs have sparked a contentious debate, with key political figures and rights groups expressing divergent views on the matter. The ongoing tensions between the Philippines and the ICC underscore the complex intersection of international law, national sovereignty, and human rights issues......»»
10 grads from Cebu universities top March 2024 LET
Ten graduates from Cebu universities were topnotchers in the recently released results of the March 2024 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LET). These are students coming from five different Cebu-based schools. They are among the 71,429 examinees who passed the licensure examination out of 130,744 total number of examinees, marking this year’s passing rate at.....»»
House approves Frasco’s affordable funeral service bill on 2nd reading
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – A proposal by 5th District Representative Vincent Franco “Duke” Frasco to allow every Filipino family access to affordable and decent caskets for their department family members was approved on second reading during the plenary session of the House of Representatives on Monday, May 20. “By passing the Affordable Funeral Service Act,.....»»
Carlos Chan’s friendship award
Some friendships endure and even flourish despite the passing of time and the seemingly insurmountable challenges......»»
Gigi de Lana mourns death of her mother
Singer Gigi de Lana mourns the passing of her mom Imelda. .....»»
China warships spotted in southern Philippines waters
Four Chinese warships were spotted on Thursday passing through Sibutu Passage off Tawi-Tawi, reportedly close enough for residents of coastal communities to identify their hull numbers and take clear photos and videos......»»
Smile, candid camera soon at toll booths
After being repeatedly postponed, the mandated installation of the Radio Frequency Identification in all vehicles to allow passing through the country’s tollways will definitely be implemented not later than October this year......»»