Hontiveros hopes for fair consideration of divorce bill in Senate
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros expressed hope on Wednesday about the potential reintroduction of a divorce bill onto the Senate’s legislative agenda. In the House of Representatives, a bill on absolute divorce was brought for plenary consideration on Tuesday. The divorce bill in the Senate, however, remains pending for plenary discussion. “I had the.....»»
Bill pushing P100 daily wage hike gets Senate nod on 2nd reading
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill pushing for a P100-daily minimum wage hike for private sector workers. Senate Bill No. 2534 under Committee Report No. 190 was unanimously approved during Wednesday’s plenary session. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that once the wage hike bill gets the final.....»»
House divorce bill moves; no action from Senate
The ball is now in the Senate’s court to pass their own version of the divorce bill, opposition lawmakers said, as they themselves hoped for a speedy third reading for the bill before the 19th Congress ends its second regular session on May 24. Speaking to reporters, Gabriela Rep. Arlene Brosas and ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro.....»»
Quiboloy told to face Senate probe on sex raps
A lawyer for televangelist Apollo Quiboloy has received the copy of a subpoena requiring him to appear in the next Senate hearing on the allegations that he had repeatedly raped several of his former followers, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said on Friday. A copy of the document that Hontiveros shared with Senate reporters showed that the summon was received.....»»
Divorce bill reaches House plenary
The divorce bill that Catholic bishops have vigorously opposed for decades has now reached the plenary level of the House of Representatives, where debates will begin......»»
Migz: Senate to study divorce bill
The Senate will study the divorce bill, which the House of Representatives passed on second reading on Wednesday......»»
Hontiveros hails DOJ order to take legal action vs Quiboloy
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice’s decision to pursue charges of sexual abuse and qualified trafficking against Apollo Quiboloy is a victory for all women who have endured pain and harm at the religious leader’s hands, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said on Monday. Hontiveros, in a statement, specifically called this “positive” development “a gift to.....»»
Senate approves bill on BJMP control of provincial jails
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate passed a bill on Monday aiming to transfer the control and supervision of all provincial and sub-provincial jails from the local government to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). Senate Bill No. 2352 or the Jail Integration Act, was approved on third and final reading, with 19 affirmative,.....»»
Hontiveros asks Senate leadership to approve subpoena for Quiboloy
Sen. Risa Hontiveros appealed to the Senate leadership to approve her subpoena that would compel controversial pastor Apollo Quiboloy to attend her committee investigation into the alleged abuses within the Kingdom of Jesus Christ ministry......»»
As semis hopes fall out, Adamson coach hopes players show out in final games
Adamson coach JP Yude is pinning his hopes on something bigger than final scores in the Lady Falcons' last few matches in UAAP Season 86, as their Final Four hopes were snuffed by FEU’s upset win over league leaders UST Saturday night......»»
PIRMA head faces Senate contempt raps
The People’s Initiative for Reform, Modernization and Action or PIRMA must divulge to the Senate the names of donors who funded the television ad bashing EDSA people power or face criminal charges, Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros warned yesterday......»»
Tulfo’s bill seeks to impose stricter penalties for drunk drivers
MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking to impose stricter penalties for drunk drivers, including a fine of up to P1,000,000, has been filed by Senator Raffy Tulfo. At present, the current law penalizes drunk drivers who caused homicide with a fine ranging from P300,000 to P500,000. But Tulfo, through his Senate Bill No, 2546, proposed.....»»
Cebu weather: Generally fair in next five days says Pagasa
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu weather will be generally fair with sunny skies for the next five days, Pagasa-Mactan said on its latest updates. Engineer Al Quiblat, chief of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration Mactan (Pagasa-Mactan), said that Cebu will have generally fair weather with sunny skies occasionally turning partly cloudy or.....»»
Divorce bill hurdles House 2nd reading
The House of Representatives approved on second reading on Wednesday several pieces of legislation, including the controversial absolute divorce bill that the Catholic Church has vehemently opposed for decades......»»
In photos: Chinese New Year treats at Quezon City Chinatown Banawe fair
A portion of the street actually hosts an ongoing three-day fair. Happening until Sunday, February 11, the fair crosses the intersection of Linaw and Banawe Streets, where red tents and Chinese lanterns welcome fairgoers. .....»»
Senate tackles bill vs game-fixing
A bill pushing for a law against game-fixing and also promoting professionalism in sports was been raised before the Senate Committee on Sports Wednesday......»»
EDITORIAL - Legalizing divorce
There’s a reason why women’s groups are among the biggest supporters of the legalization of divorce: women in this country typically get the short end of the stick in a marriage that has gone sour......»»
Max hindi naniniwala sa ‘marriage’, magdi-divorce na raw sila ni Pancho
PLANO nang maghain ng divorce sina Max Collins at Pancho Magno makalipas ang isang taong paghihiwalay. Ibinunyag ito mismo ni Max sa GMA news program na “24 Oras” noong Biyernes, April 5. Ayon sa report, kasalukuyan nang pinag-uusapan ng dating mag-asawa ang diborsyo bilang isang American citizen naman si Max. “Because I’m an American citizen,.....»»
Max hindi naniniwala sa ‘marriage’, magdi-divorce na raw sila ni Pancho
PLANO nang maghain ng divorce sina Max Collins at Pancho Magno makalipas ang isang taong paghihiwalay. Ibinunyag ito mismo ni Max sa GMA news program na “24 Oras” noong Biyernes, April 5. Ayon sa report, kasalukuyan nang pinag-uusapan ng dating mag-asawa ang diborsyo bilang isang American citizen naman si Max. “Because I’m an American citizen,.....»»
Max hindi naniniwala sa ‘marriage’, magdi-divorce na raw sila ni Pancho
PLANO nang maghain ng divorce sina Max Collins at Pancho Magno makalipas ang isang taong paghihiwalay. Ibinunyag ito mismo ni Max sa GMA news program na “24 Oras” noong Biyernes, April 5. Ayon sa report, kasalukuyan nang pinag-uusapan ng dating mag-asawa ang diborsyo bilang isang American citizen naman si Max. “Because I’m an American citizen,.....»»
Sen. Hontiveros seeks probe into ‘gentleman’s agreement’
SENATOR Risa Hontiveros wants to investigate the claim of a "gentleman's agreement" involving the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte and the Chinese government, which restricted the repair and rehabilitation of the BRP Sierra Madre on Ayungin Shoal......»»