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Marcos denies hand in Zubiri’s ouster as Senate president

'It was made by the senators,' Marcos says, adding that he has no idea what Zubiri meant when he claimed his removal was caused by the 'powers that be'.....»»

Category: newsSource: rappler rapplerMay 29th, 2024

Constitutional crisis now ‘slowly happening’ says Zubiri

MANILA, Philippines — They have warned of a possible constitutional crisis, and according to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, it’s “slowly happening.” “We have warned about a possible constitutional crisis and tried to avoid it. But unfortunately, it seems that this is slowly happening,” Zubiri said in a statement on Friday. “We hope this crisis.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Amid House-Senate rift, Romualdez seeks common ground on Cha-cha with Zubiri

After the Senate delivered a scathing rejection of the ongoing People’s Initiative (PI) campaign to amend the Charter, House Speaker Martin Romualdez has reached out to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri to express the lower chamber's support for an alternative PI led by the upper chamber......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

PNP denies Trillanes’ ouster plot claims

PNP denies Trillanes’ ouster plot claims.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Amid ouster rumors, Migz told: Deliver Cha-cha votes

Administration lawmakers yesterday challenged Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri to fulfill his promise to President Marcos that he can muster the 18 votes needed for economic reforms in the 1987 Constitution......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Zubiri to sign Quiboloy subpoena

Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri gave assurance yesterday that the Senate subpoena for Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) ministry founder Apollo Quiboloy to appear at a public hearing to answer accusations of rape and forced labor will be signed soon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Romualdez: Zubiri can get needed votes for Cha-cha resolution

Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri can muster enough votes to approve Resolution of Both Houses No. 7 that aims to amend restrictive economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution, Speaker Martin Romualdez said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

[WATCH] Zubiri changes tune, dances to Cha-Cha

(1st UPDATE) The latest push for charter change gains ground as Senate President Migz Zubiri files the chamber's own proposal to amend the constitution.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Marcos denies hand in Zubiri’s ouster as Senate president

'It was made by the senators,' Marcos says, adding that he has no idea what Zubiri meant when he claimed his removal was caused by the 'powers that be'.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

PBBM, Sara, Zubiri, Romualdez patok trust, approval rating -survey

Kapwa mataas ang trust" 79% at "approval" 76% ratings nina President Bongbong Marcos Jr. na may 79% at "approval" 76% ratings. The post PBBM, Sara, Zubiri, Romualdez patok trust, approval rating -survey first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Continue serving with care, compassion, PBBM tells DSWD

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the importance of serving the public with care and compassion during the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) 73rd anniversary celebration. He commended the DSWD for its continuous efforts in providing aid to disaster victims and the disadvantaged sectors. President Marcos urged the DSWD to treat the poor and vulnerable with kindness and empathy, highlighting the agency's role in uplifting communities. He also noted the significant increase in the agency's budget, particularly for programs such as Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), senior pension, food catering operations, and the food stamps program. President Marcos emphasized that the DSWD's programs are designed to offer a hand up rather than a handout, aiming to empower individuals and families to improve their circumstances. He underscored the government's commitment to dignified giving and support for those in need, emphasizing the agency's role in providing assistance while promoting self-sufficiency......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Survey shows Cha-cha still unpopular with Filipinos — Senate leaders

Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that the findings of the survey by private pollster Pulse Asia, which was released on Wednesday, show that Charter change is an "unpopular move.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Self-preservation forces Senate to dance the Cha-cha

Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri has changed his tune and has finally agreed to revise the 1987 Constitution......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Ralph Recto named as new Finance secretary 

In a statement, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that he welcomes Recto’s appointment as the new Finance chief, remarking that Recto was known in the Senate as the “resident numbers genius.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Is the Artista bloc behind Zubiri’s ouster due to injury dispute?

The ouster plot against Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri that cost him his Senate presidency has taken an unexpected twist – all due to an action star’s foot......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 25th, 2024

Wegotmail: SP Zubiri statement on the Sandiganbayan verdict vs Sen. Estrada

Wegotmail: SP Zubiri statement on the Sandiganbayan verdict vs Sen. Estrada.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

EAM Jaishankar conveys PM Modi s greetings as he calls on Philippine President Marcos

Manila [Philippines], March 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Philippine President Bongbong Marcos and conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister NarendraModi to President Marcos. "Honoured to call-on President @bongbongmarcos of the Philippines. Conveyed the personal greetings of President @rashtrapatibhvn and PM @narendramodi. Valued his warm sentiments tow.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

‘No to Marcos ouster, secede in legal way, FPRRD clarifies

AMID his recent statements, former President Rodrigo Duterte clarified that he is not advocating for the removal of his successor, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024