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DepEd objects to foreign control of schools via Cha-cha, cites national security risk
The Department of Education on Monday drew the line at allowing foreign “entities” to own schools in the Philippines as proposed in two Charter change resolutions, saying that the entry of 100% foreign-operated schools in basic education will pose a threat to students’ sense of nationality and the country’s security......»»
Philippines diploma mill rep may attract low-tier foreign universities, expert warns
The Philippines' reputation for having so-called “diploma mills” makes it vulnerable to the entry of substandard foreign universities if proposals to open up higher education to foreign ownership push through, an education expert warned during a Senate hearing on Charter change......»»
Consented foreign divorce
Can a foreign divorce by mutual consent between the Filipina spouse and her foreign spouse be recognized in this jurisdiction?.....»»
Why attract foreign investors?
Do we really need to revise our Constitution to attract foreign investors? It will help. We have provisions in our current Constitution that deliver the message that foreign investors are not welcome......»»
BOP shortfall narrows to $196 million in February
The Philippines registered a balance of payments shortfall of $196 million in February, its second straight month of deficit, as the government settled more foreign debt obligations last month, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said......»»
BOP swings to deficit in January
The country’s balance of payments swung to a deficit of $740 million in January, the highest in almost a year, as the government paid its foreign currency debt obligations......»»
China issues radio challenge to aircraft of senators visiting Pag-asa Island
China's radio challenges were made even before the private aircraft carrying Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, Senate Majority Floor Leader Joel Villanueva and Sen. JV Ejercito landed in Pag-asa Island......»»
Senators buck revival of NFA import power
Several senators are opposing the proposal of the Department of Agriculture to restore the power of the National Food Authority to import rice......»»
NAIA escalators to be fixed by June
The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) assured senators on Tuesday that the sole escalator going down the baggage area at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 will be fixed by June. .....»»
Marcos 2021 negative drug test result brought up in Senate PDEA leaks hearing
Representatives of the hospital that administered the drug test of then-presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in 2021 assured senators there was nothing irregular with how the test, which produced negative results, was conducted......»»
Senators buck exclusive motorcycle lane on EDSA
Data-driven solutions to address traffic congestion are needed, senators said yesterday as they opposed the proposed exclusive lane for motorcycles along EDSA......»»
Escudero apologizes for EDSA bus lane use, admits ‘abuse of protocol’
Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero apologized after his vehicle, equipped with a protocol plate for senators, was caught using the EDSA busway......»»
Death knell
Members of the House of Representatives were hoping for a dialogue with senators on Charter change while Congress is not in session, during the long break starting before Palm Sunday......»»
Zubiri to lead Senate delegation in Geneva IPU assembly
Five senators will go to the 148th Inter-Parliamentary Union assembly next week in Geneva, Switzerland......»»
Ex-President Duterte to back ChaCha if revisions limited only to economic provisions
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 28 February) – Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte has changed his stance on Charter Change (ChaCha), saying he will support it for as long as the constitutional reforms will be limited to economic provisions and not to extend the term of the current President, Senators, and members of the House of […].....»»
Australian senators protest vs Marcos | The wRap
The wRap highlights: Marcos in Australia, Lorraine Badoy, SB19's Justin.....»»
‘Filipino senators’ famous quotes’
A nation of sheep can never be great. – Jovito Salonga.....»»
While hiding from Congress, Quiboloy hurls conspiracies on social media
Senators want Quiboloy to face accusations that he abused members of his church. His response? Post an audio recording on social media claiming there is a Marcos-approved plot to kill him......»»
Approved without thinking: P26.7-B ‘mysterious ayuda’
Another last-minute insertion in the 2024 national budget has been bared. The P26.7 billion was slipped in by the bicameral conference committee. Senators and representatives then ratified the bicam report. They are all thus answerable to the people for that hanky-panky......»»
Such an obvious trap
While watching a press conference in Congress inviting senators to debate over AI or the artificial initiative falsely referred to as PI or people’s initiative, my immediate reaction was: It’s a trap! Then I remembered a verse in the Bible that accurately sums up the situation......»»