Balitang Sapol with Quezon City Congressional Candidate Antonio “Tony” Ortega | November 22, 2021
Samahan natin sina Jun Mendoza at Karol Di sa pagbabalita ng maiinit na isyu sa Politika!
Day: November 22, 2021
De Lima dismayed by ICC suspension of PH drug war probe
Senator Leila de Lima expressed dismay over the decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor to suspend investigative activities into the Philippines’ murderous drug war and killings, following a request of the Duterte government.
Recto: Other agencies can handle service contracting better than DOTr
Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto on Monday said the disbursement of the assistance fund intended for public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers could be handled better by other agencies than the Department of Transportation (DOTr).
Poe presses DOTr to disburse budget faster for economic recovery
Senator Grace Poe on Monday proposed a budget of P120 billion for the Department of Transportation (DOTr) “with the expectation that the agency will be able to disburse the forthcoming 2022 budget faster.”
Lacson: I’ve fought for WPS, some people just won’t listen
Partido Reporma chairman and presidential candidate Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has long fought for the country’s rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), not just when he visited Pag-Asa Island in the Kalayaan archipelago off Palawan over the weekend, as he blasted those who said he was merely politicking.
Cayetano warns ‘new pandemic’ of online gambling
Former House Speaker and incumbent Taguig-Pateros Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano has urged the government to declare a policy against the “new pandemic” of e-sabong and other online gambling.
US joins annual list of ‘backsliding’ democracies
The United States has joined an annual list of “backsliding” democracies for the first time, the International IDEA think-tank said on Monday, pointing to a “visible deterioration” it said began in 2019.
Morente extends BI work hours
Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente has decided to extend the work hours at the Bureau of Immigration (BI) starting Nov. 22.
Pasahero party-list hails easing of face shield policy in transport sector
The Pasahero party-list said on Monday that the easing of face shield policy in the transportation sector is a “welcome relief” to the commuters.
Families of drug war victims urged to file raps at DOJ
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Monday urged families of drug war victims to file complaints against law enforcement before the Department of Justice (DOJ).
