The lawyers of the group led by former social welfare secretary Judy Taguiwalo have expressed disappointment over the Supreme Court’s (SC) decision to dismiss the petition which sought to compel the government to conduct mass testing, intensify its contact tracing and release accurate information in the fight against the COVID-19 virus.
Can’t tell executive branch what to do: SC junks plea for mass testing
The Supreme Court (SC) has denied the petition for mandamus of the group led by former social welfare secretary Judy Taguiwalo which sought to compel the government conduct mass testing, intensify its contact tracing and release accurate information in the fight against the COVID-19 virus.
SC pressed to act on petition for mass testing
The Supreme Court (SC) has been prodded to act on the petition filed by a group led by former social welfare secretary Judy Taguiwalo which sought to compel the government conduct mass testing, intensify its contact tracing and release accurate information in the fight against the COVID-19 virus.
Neri Colmenares guns for Senate seat anew
Bayan Muna chair Neri Colmenares is giving a senatorial candidacy for the second time around, this time aiming to scrap excise taxes imposed by the first package of the administration’s tax reform program.
Never again! Opposition unites vs repeat of martial law
Warring forces from the opposition have found common ground in Luneta Friday (September 21), protesting against the imposition of martial law nationwide — similar to what the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. did 46 years ago.
Not welcome! Tindig Pilipinas seeks broader coalition, but not with Makabayan
Tindig Pilipinas, a coalition of groups positioning themselves as the opposition to the present administration is seeking to broaden their ranks, but is not keen to include the militant Makabayan bloc.
Going international! Duterte appoints Gibo Teodoro’s wife as special envoy to UNICEF
Former Tarlac Rep. Monica Louise “Nikki” Prieto-Teodoro, is back in government, though she’s now part of the executive branch.
Militante nga! Duterte calls Mariano, Taguiwalo ‘loud’ Cabinet members
If some politikos like to hold their tongue when talking President Rodrigo Duterte, militant leaders who once served in his Cabinet did not have qualms speaking up.
Lip service! Trillanes slams Duterte’s threat to declare NPA as terrorists
Senator Antonio Trillanes dismissed President Rodrigo Duterte’s plan to declare the New People’s Army as terrorists as mere lip service.”
Getting ready for 2019: Legarda is next DSWD Secretary
Senator Loren Legarda will be the next Social Welfare Secretary, Politiko has learned.
DSWD: no funds given to NPA
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 11 belied allegations that some of their funds under the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) were given to the New People’s Army (NPA) during former secretary Judy Taguiwalo’s leadership.
Top tweets: Funny memes, mean tweets on Paolo Duterte’s tattoo
Top tweets: Funny memes, mean tweets on Paolo Duterte’s tattoo
Judy Taguiwalo seething with anger: May hero’s burial na, may holiday pa si Marcos!?
Why honor a dictator with a special holiday?
Close to breaking up? Palace: Duterte’s relationship with Left ‘complicated’
President Rodrigo Duterte appears to have grown lukewarm– if not cold– towards the leftist movement more than a year into his term.
Darating rin ang araw ng magsasaka: Mariano says corporate interest prevailed after CA rejection
Former Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael Mariano has vowed to fight for farmers’ rights even after he was rejected by the Commission of Appointments.
Palace ‘regrets’ Mariano’s defeat at the CA after Duterte did nothing to help Leftist appointee
Malacañang on Wednesday expressed regret over the rejection of Rafael Mariano as Agrarian Reform Secretary, saying the former activist has played a key role in promoting the welfare of farmers.
Top tweets: Netizens to Marcoses: Return all stolen wealth or nothing
Top tweets: Netizens to Marcoses: Return all stolen wealth or nothing
DSWD’s Leyco vows to continue Taguiwalo’s compassionate service to poor
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) officer-in-charge, Undersecretary Emmanuel Leyco, has pledged to continue the prompt and compassionate service for vulnerable people that his predecessor Judy Taguiwalo had started.
Tinanggal na, siniraan pa: Taguiwalo appeals to Duterte not to legitimize rumors tarnishing her reputation
Former secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Judy Taguiwalo, on Wednesday refuted insinuations that she diverted funds from one of the department’s programs to the New People’s Army (NPA).
Taguiwalo to Duterte: Don’t believe the lies about me. Just check CCT audit
Former Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo has appealed to President Duterte not to legitimize the lies about her after he bared allegations she diverted government subsidy to support the New People’s Army, insisting that such funds did not even pass through her hands.
WATCH | Duterte disappointed by CA rejection of Taguiwalo: Sayang, she’s bright
President Rodrigo Duterte doesn’t know who among the members of the powerful Commission of Appointments (CA) voted to reject former Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo.
WATCH | Policy differences may have affected my CA confirmation, says Taguiwalo
Policy differences may have affected my Commission on Appointments confirmation, says Judy Taguiwalo
WATCH | Taguiwalo: Hindi kami kapit-tuko sa puwesto
Judy Taguiwalo: Hindi kami kapit-tuko sa puwesto
