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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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Senator confident Senate-House impasse to settle soon

Senate President Pro-Tempore Loren Legarda expressed confidence that the impasse between the Senate and the House of Representatives over efforts to amend the 1987 Constitution will soon be settled......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

‘Why we need to amend the restrictive economic provisions’

In today’s column, I will publish the full text of the testimony I submitted to the Senate subcommittee on the Joint Resolution of both Houses No.6, which was convened on Feb. 5, 2024 at the Senate Session Hall, Senate of the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 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

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

Senate, House joint resolution on Cha-Cha now suspended, says Pimentel

After a strongly worded manifesto, the Senate hits the brakes on charter change until they can ascertain the 'real agenda,' says Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

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. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

No election plans next year, Recto says

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has committed to stay in the Cabinet, effectively dismissing questions of yet another short-stint in the economic team as he lets go of immediate political plans......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Can Phl match Indonesia’s rail resolve?

The busiest of President Marcos’ Cabinet secretaries, especially these days, is perhaps Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautis.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

FACT CHECK: Sara Duterte is still VP, DepEd secretary

Sara Duterte remains a member of the Marcos Cabinet. In a statement on January 29, she said she is committed to serving the public despite working amid 'a pandemonium.'.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

EDITORIAL - Cabinet changes

Validating rumors that have been circulating since late last year, former Batangas congresswoman Vilma Santos-Recto confirmed yesterday that President Marcos is replacing Benjamin Diokno with her husband, House Deputy Speaker Ralph Recto as secretary of finance......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 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

Remulla confirms Teves on Interpol red notice, target of global manhunt

MANILA, Philippines – Former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. is currently the target of an international manhunt following his inclusion in the red notice system of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed on Wednesday. Remulla said that Teves is already included in Interpol’s Red Notice System. An.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Zach Johnson fires 62, leads American Express with Alex Noren

(Photo credit: Ray Acevedo-USA TODAY Sports) U.S. Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson ripped off six straight birdies amid a 10-under-par 62 and is tied with Sweden's Alex Noren for the lead after one round of The American Express on Thursday in La Quinta, Calif. Johnson and Noren each played their first rounds at La Quinta Country Club, one of three courses used for this week's tournament. Players will also play a round at P.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Zach Johnson fires 62, leads American Express with Alex Noren

(Photo credit: Ray Acevedo-USA TODAY Sports) U.S. Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson ripped off six straight birdies amid a 10-under-par 62 and is tied with Sweden's Alex Noren for the lead after one round of The American Express on Thursday in La Quinta, Calif. Johnson and Noren each played their first rounds at La Quinta Country Club, one of three courses used for this week's tournament. Players will also play a round at P.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Performance ng mga gabinete ni PBBM minarkahan

Kinumpirma ng RP Mission and Development Foundation Inc. (RPMD) ang "Voices of the People" 1st quarter 2024 nationwide job performance assessment ng mga cabinet officials sa administrasyong Marcos. The post Performance ng mga gabinete ni PBBM minarkahan first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

CCS approves Rs 19,000 cr mega Indian Navy deal for BrahMos missiles

By Ajit DubeyNew Delhi [India], February 22 (ANI): In a mega boost for the Indian Navy, the Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared the acquisition of over 200 BrahMos extended-range supersonic cruise missiles for deployment on its warships. The deal worth around Rs 19,000 crore was cleared in a meeting held on Wednesday evening, top government sources told ANI. The contract is set to be signed in the first week of Marc.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

CCS approves Rs 19,000 cr mega Indian Navy deal for BrahMos missiles

By Ajit DubeyNew Delhi [India], February 22 (ANI): In a mega boost for the Indian Navy, the Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared the acquisition of over 200 BrahMos extended-range supersonic cruise missiles for deployment on its warships. The deal worth around Rs 19,000 crore was cleared in a meeting held on Wednesday evening, top government sources told ANI. The contract is set to be signed in the first week of Marc.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Setting a high bar for Cabinet resignations

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. belatedly announced over the weekend that they will be collecting the five percent increase in our premium contribution starting first day of 2024......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

ACEN gets support from Australian indigenous group

Ayala-led power unit ACEN Corp. has joined forces with Australia’s First Nations Yindjibarndi people to develop renewable energy projects on Yindjibarndi Ngurra, located approximately 13,000 square kilometers within Yindjibarndi’s exclusive native title land in Western Australia......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024