Lacson airs reservations on Cha Cha: Threat of term extension could creep up
Senator Panfilo Lacson is reluctant to amend the 1987 Constitution to relax restrictions on foreign investments over fears that the political provisions will be touched.
Day: October 30, 2021
Balakayojan! Carpio hands off in filing of petition to cancel Marcos Jr’s COC
Retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio isn’t keen on filing a petition to cancel former senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s certificate of candidacy (COC) for president over his conviction in a 30-year-old tax case.
China cracks down over ‘serious’ Covid outbreak
Beijing introduced new Covid-19 curbs on Saturday to stamp out a “serious” outbreak as the Chinese capital maintains its strict zero-tolerance policy, with less than 100 days before it hosts the Winter Olympics.
PH can be the next Singapore, Bato says if elected president
Senator Bato dela Rosa does not claim to be better than President Duterte but promises to strive to propel the country as the next Singapore.
Putin lashes out at G20 over vaccines
Russia complained Saturday about lack of international recognition for its Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine at a G20 summit, where leaders agreed to step up global inoculation efforts.
PM Modi invites Pope Francis to India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday asked Pope Francis to visit India, a significant opening towards the head of the Catholic Church who has long sought an official invitation to the Hindu-majority country.
Convicts can still run for elective posts. Here’s the catch
MANILA – A convict jailed for not more than 18 months is allowed to seek public office.
Nakapasok sa reception! Roque condemns New York protest vs ILC campaign
MANILA – Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque condemned on Saturday the violent protest of New York-based Filipino militants who are against his nomination for a seat at the International Law Commission (ILC).
Serving ’til June 2022: Duterte appoints Bernie Cruz as acting DAR chief
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has tapped Undersecretary Bernie Cruz to be the acting chief of Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Malacañang announced on Saturday.
WATCH | Nov. 2, Dec. 24 and 31 still ‘special working days’ in 2022
Nov. 2, Dec. 24 and 31 remain “special working days” in 2022 after Malacañang issued Proclamation No. 1236.
