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Robin Padilla says sorry to Senate execs over Mariel’s vitamin C drip mess
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Robinhood “Robin” Padilla has apologized to officials of the Senate over an incident inside his office involving his wife, actress Mariel Padilla. The actress drew flak after posting on social media last week a photo of her receiving an intravenous treatment inside her husband’s office at the Senate. ALSO READ: Mariel Padilla’s ‘gluta.....»»
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.....»»
Zubiri dismisses Senate coup rumor
Rumors of a leadership coup has been spreading in the Senate, which Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri has dismissed as a ploy to discredit the chamber......»»
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......»»
Senate hearings on economic Cha-cha to start next week
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that the Senate will begin deliberating its proposal to amend the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution next week amid heightened political tensions that seemed to have sprung from differing views on how to change the Charter......»»
Senate says ‘people’s initiative’ exploits democratic process
The Senate issued a manifesto condemning the “people’s initiative” to amend provisions of the 1987 Constitution, which they said will undermine the power of the Senate. .....»»
Pia becomes 1st woman to head Senate Blue Ribbon
Sen. Pia Cayetano has been elected as chair of the Senate Blue Ribbon committee, becoming the first woman to head the panel in Senate history......»»
Training program on construction law and contracts
The Center for Global Best Practices will host a two-session MCLE-accredited online training titled “Best Practices Guide to Construction Law and Crafting Contracts” on March 13 and 14 via Zoom......»»
Our very broad Constitution and its unpleasent econimic consequences
Judging from the Joint Resolution of the House and Senate to amend the “restrictive economic provisions” of the Constitution, only three specific amendments are being sought......»»
PRO-Davao awaiting order from Senate’s sgt-at-arms to arrest Pastor Quiboloy
THE Police Regional Office-Davao (PRO-Davao) has confirmed that they have not deployed law enforcers to arrest Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, a long-time religious fugitive in the country as they are awaiting a direct signal from the Office of Sergeant-at-Arms (Osaa) in the Senate......»»
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......»»
Senate concurrence needed to revoke SMNI franchise’
The revocation of the legislative franchise of Sonshine Media Network Inc. by the House of Representatives would have to be approved by the Senate first before it can take effect – in accordance with the usual legislative route, lawmakers said yesterday......»»
Senate is ‘cemetery’ of Cha-cha – Salceda
“All (House Cha-cha bills) arrived ‘dead in the water’ at the Senate,” Salceda quipped......»»
Inked by history: Father Picardal’s tattoo symbolized his lifelong crusade
(1st UPDATE) The tattoo depicted a clenched fist with the number '1081' in reference to the martial law proclamation number.....»»
Honoring a Philippine Human Rights Icon - Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Human rights lawyer and former senator Rene Saguisag holds a copy of a book about the martial law period in the Philippines while describing his ordeal in detention, Manila, September 26, 2018. 2018 Bullit Marquez-AP Photo The Philippines on April 23 lost a human rights stalwart. Rene Saguisag, a human rights lawyer and former senator, defended victims of abuses during the Ferdinand Marcos dictatorsh.....»»
Charter change could bring back dictatorship, intensify rights abuses — survivor
For Medy De Jesus, 74, a martial law survivor and member of human rights group Hustisya, the impending charter change could bring back another dictatorship and more human rights violations. The post Charter change could bring back dictatorship, intensify rights abuses — survivor appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
I have no impulses to authoritarianism, Marcos tells Aussies
President Marcos claimed he has not been tempted to enforce an authoritarian system in the Philippines even as he justified his late father and namesake’s decision to declare martial law......»»
Sandigan affirms dismissal of forfeiture vs 3 coco levy firms
The Sandiganbayan has affirmed the finality of the dismissal of a forfeiture case against three of the firms created out of the Coconut Industry Investment Fund, also known as the coco levy funds, during martial law......»»
Project Gunita retells Cebu’s People Power history in informative map
'People Power was never a Manila-centric action. Cebu was among the places outside Manila that played a major role in the nationwide movement to resist Martial Law,' says Project Gunita.....»»
Martial law architect Enrile gets Malacañang birthday bash, P100k cash gift
During his birthday celebration at Malacañang, Enrile, who earns around P189,00 to P211,900 (Salary Grade 30) as chief state counsel, was also handed a centenarian gift of P100,000 by the Department of Social Welfare and Development. .....»»