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Rhea Gullas Cup hardcourt action resumes on Feb. 17

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The hardcourt action resumes in the Rhea Gullas Cup 2024 1st District Inter-Cities/Municipalities Basketball Tournament in Sibonga town, south Cebu on Saturday, February 17th. Three basketball games will be featured tomorrow in Sibonga, starting with the Sidlak Carcar against the defending champions, San Fernando Buffalos. To recall, the Buffalos suffered an opening.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

DOH, DOLE deny any hand in Cha-cha signature drive

MANILA, Philippines —  Representatives of the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) denied that their agencies are involved in the controversial signature campaign to amend the 1987 Constitution. The clarification came after Senator Imee Marcos brought up, during the Senate’s Tuesday hearing, that DOH’s Medical Assistance for Indigent Patients.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Business luminaries to weigh in on Cha-cha

It will be the turn of business and corporate executives to share their thoughts on moves in Congress to amend the 1987 Constitution, at the next Senate subcommittee public hearing on the proposal on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

DavNor vice guv denies involvement in ayuda scam

The Vice Governor of Davao del Norte has denied any involvement in the alleged ayuda scam following claims made during a Senate hearing chaired by Senator Ronald Bato Dela Rosa. The hearing revealed that public officials in Davao de Oro and Davao del Norte were linked to illegally using cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and funds from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for political campaigns. Vice Governor De Carlo Oyo Uy refuted the allegations, stating that there is no truth to the claims. In response, Governor Edwin Kuya Gov Jubahib emphasized that he was protecting the welfare of his constituents and the country's budget. He called for the punishment of those involved. The governor had previously requested an investigation into the ayuda scam after individuals in the provinces received less than the intended assistance. The vice governor announced plans for a separate investigation to clear his name and clarified that the DSWD is solely responsible for the identification, assessment, validation, and distribution of cash assistance to beneficiaries......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 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

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

‘Senate rules on Cha-cha on the right track’

The Senate rules on amending the 1987 Constitution are “on the right track” and ready even before the sub-committee wraps up its discourse on the Resolution of Both Houses 6 pushing Charter change, a senator said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Senate to prioritize LEDAC bills, not Cha-cha

The Senate would rather prioritize bills listed in the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council than rush the passage of the proposed measure to amend the 1987 Constitution – at least based on the chamber’s agenda and schedule for the last week of session.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Transparency, accountability pivotal in Cha-cha talks, senator assures

Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva has underscored the unwavering commitment of the Senate to uphold its word, while placing paramount importance on the principles of transparency and accountability in the ongoing discussions surrounding the amendment of the 1987 Constitution......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

The mystical, mysterious PI

The Senate committee on constitutional amendments and revision of codes and its newly created Senate sub-committee kick off their own legislative process to tackle the highly contentious Charter change (Cha-cha) bills......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 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

House to adopt Senate’s economic Cha-cha

Party stalwarts in the House of Representatives urged their Senate counterparts yesterday to show their sincerity in introducing economic constitutional reforms by passing Resolution of Both Houses 6, which the congressmen promised to adopt in full......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Senate to start tackling economic Cha-cha

With the Commission on Elections indefinitely suspending all proceedings related to the people’s initiative, the Senate will convene on Wednesday the committee of the whole to tackle the proposal to amend certain economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 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

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

Pulse Asia survey sa Cha-cha pinalagan ng mga congressman

Kinondena ng mga kongresista ang survey ng Pulse Asia kaugnay ng panukalang amyendahan ang Konstitusyon dahil sa mga tanong umano na ang direksyon ay upang tutulan ng publiko ang panukalang reporma. The post Pulse Asia survey sa Cha-cha pinalagan ng mga congressman first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

‘Cha-cha lies in the power of the people, not politicians’ – coalition

“The amendments are unnecessary, not urgent, and could worsen the situation of the Filipino people. The process is also alarming since adding the provision ‘unless provided by law’ gives Congress the power to revise or even reverse the constitutional provisions through ordinary legislation." The post ‘Cha-cha lies in the power of the people, not politicians’ – coalition appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Education Cha-cha

The Vice President has publicly opposed Cha-cha mode through the controversial people’s initiative......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

House moves closer to Cha-cha goal after 6 hearings

The House of Representatives, meeting as a whole committee, took a significant step towards Charter change (Cha-cha) by approving Resolution of Both Houses No. 7 (RBH 7) on Wednesday. This step is similar to endorsing a committee report. House leaders anticipate the next stage, the approval on second reading, to occur next Wednesday or before.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Mga batid: Cha-cha wa na kinahanglana

Mga batid: Cha-cha wa na kinahanglana.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024