House approves Con-con bill on second reading
The House of Representatives approved on second reading the measure that will implement the resolution calling for a constitutional convention that will propose amendments to the 1987 Constitution.
Day: March 7, 2023
Murder raps filed vs Rep Teves over 2019 slays
Negros Oriental Third District Representative Arnolfo Teves Jr. faces murder complaints filed before the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday over the killing of provincial board member Miguel Dungog and three others in 2019.
Senators demand swift gov’t action vs attacks on local politikos
Senators are calling on law enforcement authorities to put an end to the spate of attacks of local politikos in the country. Injustice and violence do not have a place in any civilized society, the senators said in a resolution.
WATCH | ‘Wala kaming makukuhang benepisyo’: Teves denies hand in Degamo slay
v“Wala kaming makukuhang benepisyo dito sa pangyayaring ito,” Negros Oriental Rep. Arnie Teves said.
House panel approves bill institutionalizing DSWD’s ayuda program
The House Committee on Social Services approved the unnumbered substitute bill institutionalizing the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development.
‘Together forever’: Manny Pacquiao travel to Hong Kong with wife Jinkee
Former Senator and boxing legend Manny Pacquiao and his wife Jinkee are off to another adventure abroad.
Senators pool P2.5M for quake victims in Turkey, Syria
Senators have raised more than P2 million for relief assistance to the victims of a powerful earthquake in Turkey and Syria last month.
Abusive VIP on the road! Rich businessman enjoying politiko kin’s single-digit plate perks
An affluent businessman has reportedly been using a special government motor plate on their luxury vehicle to travel to preferred haunts such as golf courses and casinos.
Coast guards to accompany airport screeners, wear body cams
The Office of Transportation Security has committed to implement measures to ensure protection for tourists and travelers against abusive airport personnel, according to Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez.
Merger in the works? Execs of Partido Reporma, NPC meet
Is the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) eyeing a merger with Partido Reporma ahead of the 2025 midterm elections?
