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53 Mindanaoan lawmakers reject Duterte’s calls for Mindanao secession 

Fifty-three House lawmakers from Mindanao signed a manifesto on Wednesday that expressed opposition to former President Rodrigo Duterte’s proposal to secede Mindanao, saying that the challenges that have beset the region can be solved through a “united and sovereign Philippines.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Women lawmakers to preside over today’s House session

Women officials and members of the House of Representatives will be presiding over today’s session, in celebration of Women’s Month and in accordance with the internal rules of the chamber......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Castro dismayed over dismissal of grave threat raps vs ex-president Duterte

A progressive lawmaker is disappointed over the dismissal of a criminal complaint against former President Rodrigo Duterte due to a televised death threat......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Majority of injured in shooting of aid convoy ‘struck by gunfire’

Majority of injured in shooting of aid convoy ‘struck by gunfire’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

MARCOS VS DUTERTE | Majority of local officials still supporting PBBM, Negros Occidental execs say

MARCOS VS DUTERTE | Majority of local officials still supporting PBBM, Negros Occidental execs say.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Lawmakers call on PNP to release 6 activists arrested on Labor Day

Makabayan bloc lawmakers have urged the Philippine National Police to release six activists who were arrested during a Labor Day rally near the United States Embassy in Manila, questioning authorities for reportedly not practicing maximum tolerance in dispersing the protesters with water cannons......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

US lawmakers stand with Philippines vs Chinese sea aggression

Visiting US lawmakers expressed their concern over China’s continued aggression in Philippine waters during their meeting with President Marcos at Malacañang yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Idis: Cutting down of 200 trees justified by ‘progress’

A DAVAO City-based environmental group was dismayed over the cutting down of around 200 trees in Lanang, Davao City to make way for the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC) Project......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Solons agree: House must probe Duterte-China deal

LOS ANGELES, United States — Several lawmakers from both the majority and minority blocs of the House of Representatives have agreed on the need to place under investigation former president Rodrigo Duterte’s so-called “gentleman’s agreement” with China,  as the public must be informed of its every detail. Minority official and ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

House to ask WHO about changes to IHR

Two committees of the House of Representatives will ask the World Health Organizations to shed light on the 307 proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations which lawmakers fear could infringe on the Philippines’ sovereignty......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

After ceasefire, House hopes Senate passes RBH6 by March

Administration lawmakers, under the leadership of Speaker Martin Romualdez in the House of Representatives, are hoping that an inter-parliamentary ceasefire the senators initiated will result in their promise to pass economic reforms in the 1987 Constitution......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Romualdez denies House behind charter change signature drive

House Speaker Martin Romualdez says lawmakers' role is 'to facilitate and encourage democratic participation without direct involvement in signature collection'.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Transfer Quiboloy’s case to Metro Manila – lawmakers

Fugitive Apollo Quiboloy’s criminal cases in Davao City should be transferred to a court in Metro Manila, administration lawmakers said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

DSWD chief ready to explain AKAP to lawmakers

After questions were raised about the budget allocation for the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program, Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian yesterday expressed readiness to explain the program to lawmakers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Lawmakers welcome back wages for displaced OFWs in Saudi Arabia

The government’s efforts to ensure displaced overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) receive their back pay from bankrupted Saudi Arabian construction companies have been lauded by lawmakers from both the upper and lower chambers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Davao lawmakers thank President Marcos, Romualdez for aiding flood victims

Lawmakers from Davao have thanked President Marcos and Speaker Martin Romualdez for continuously sending aid to flood victims in the region, including the endorsement of P150 million in cash aid and 51,000 food packs......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Lawmakers seek to amend ownership regulations on Constitution s economic provisions

Lawmakers are calling for the revision of some economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution, covered by the Public Service Act, which stipulate that public services should exclusively be owned by Filipinos......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Red tape spoils tourism in world-famous sandbar

A world-renowned sandbar draws tourists to Cagbalete Island year-round. But a signboard dismayed them this summer. “.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Americans dismayed by Biden-Trump 2024 rematch, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

A survey finds 67% of Americans are 'tired of seeing the same candidates in presidential elections and want someone new.' But only 18% said they would not vote if Biden and Trump were their choice......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

For TikTok stars Euleen and Queenay, rejection is not a bad thing

Before Euleen Castro and Queenay Mercado became social media stars and Cornerstone Entertainment artists that they are today, both went through several rejections......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024