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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

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

‘House outperforms Senate in approving LEDAC bills’

Key officials of the House of Representatives have floated the disparity in the legislative performance of the two chambers of the bicameral Congress, where the Senate paled in comparison to the House......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

House not keen on backing Senate’s wage hike

Officials of the House of Representatives are not keen on supporting the Senate-approved P100 legislated wage hike, citing reasons such as the capacity of employers to implement the measure......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Angara: Senate Cha-cha hearings to focus on economy

Senate hearings on Charter change are set for Monday, with discussions to focus on restrictive economic provisions affecting select industries, according to Sen. Sonny Angara, who stressed they would avoid tinkering with elected officials’ term limits......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Brgy officials tag PBA party-list staff of “deception” in Cha-cha initiative

Barangay officials in Davao City testified in a Senate inquiry here on Friday, February 2, that workers of the Davao-based Puwersa ng Bayaning Arleta (PBA) conducted the signature campaign for charter change through deceptive means such as promising cash-aid......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

People in Davao ‘deceived’ into signing people’s initiative forms – barangay officials

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 03 February) – Voters in the city were deceived into signing documents purportedly in exchange for money and other benefits but were actually meant to gather signatures for a people’s initiative to amend the 1987 Constitution, barangay officials from Davao City claimed during a Senate hearing on Friday. The witnesses alleged […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Vice President Sara bucks Cha-cha moves: Guard the Constitution

Rejecting the people’s initiative to amend the 1987 Constitution is “to guard the Constitution,” Vice President Sara Duterte said yesterday, as she joined the pushback against the move seen as “tainted” by reports of bribery by its proponents......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Manhunt on for escaped Jordanian fugitive

Immigration officials have ordered a manhunt for a Jordanian who escaped security escorts on Tuesday after attending a court hearing in Makati......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

BSP officials highest paid gov t officials in 2023 — COA

Officials of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas were the top highest paid officials in 2023, according to a recent report of the Commission on Audit released on Thursday......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

New PNP Provincial Director Conducts Courtesy Calls to High Officials of the Province

After assuming the position as the new head of the Catanduanes Police Provincial Office, Police Colonel Rayan V. Ador conducted a series of courtesy calls to high-ranking officials of the province. PD Ador visited Congressman Jose Bong Teves of the TGP Partylist, Lone District Congressman Leo Rodriguez, Vice Governor Peter Cua, Governor Joseph Cua, as […] The post New PNP Provincial Director Conducts Courtesy Calls to High Officials of the Province appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»

Category: newsSource:  bicolperyodikoRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Resort charges mayor due to excessive force during closure

MANILA, Philippines — A resort in Panglao, Bohol, which was recently ordered to shut operations due to lack of business permit, filed charges against town Mayor Edgardo “Boy” Arcay and others due to the alleged use of “excessive force” during the closure. Criminal and civil cases were filed last April 26 at the Office of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Labor secretary dismisses charges vs Ceneco-Primelectric JVA

Labor secretary dismisses charges vs Ceneco-Primelectric JVA.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

International tribunal hears ‘war crimes’ charges

This month, on May 17-18, the International Peoples’ Tribunal, a quasi-judicial forum periodically convened in Europe, will focus on the Philippines for the sixth time since 1980. The post International tribunal hears ‘war crimes’ charges appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

Makabayan bloc slams terror law charges vs 34 activists

The Makabayan bloc condemned the military's decision to file terrorism charges against Bayan Muna Partylist Secretary General Nathanael Santiago and 33 other activists and human rights workers in Nueva Ecija......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: 14-year-old Girl killed in Talisay: Brother, father, brother’s GF facing charges

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. 14-year-old Girl killed in Talisay: Brother, father, brother’s GF facing charges Talisay City police have already filed a case of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide against the brother of the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Trump historic trial: Takeaways from 1st day of hush-money court case

Donald Trump entered the history books on Monday, becoming the first former US president to stand trial on criminal charges. Here are key takeaways from the opening day of “The People of the State of New York vs Donald J. Trump,” in which he faces charges of falsifying business records to conceal “hush money” payments.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Quiboloy evades arrest, but five associates submit to authorities

Authorities failed to arrest the leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJOC) Apollo Quiboloy after arrest warrants were issued by the Regional Trial Court 12 of Davao on charges of sexual and child abuse, but have detained five associates accused on the said charges......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Dismissal of graft charges vs Blaan chieftain lauded

Blaan and T’boli tribe members in South Cotabato province were elated after the Ombudsman dismissed the corruption charges against a renowned tribal leader. He was earlier accused of mishandling of government funds, for them a landmark dispensation of justice benefiting their communities......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024