The Senate needs to fulfill its duty to maintain its independence and to provide a check and balance to government. On the government’s proposed tax measures, we commend our colleagues in the Senate, particularly Senator Sonny Angara, for standing firmly with the findings of the Committee on Ways and Means, which he chairs. We hope […]
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Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos on Tuesday apologized to congressmen for earlier saying that the “yellow forces” were enticing lawmakers with P100 million to ensure that she would be detained. “I withdraw the accusation that P100 million circulated…Hindi po totoo iyon at ako ay nagpapaumanhin kung nasaktan ko ang members ng Congress (That’s not true […]
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Sen. Leila authored 36 bills, 41 resolutions Despite spending only 8 months at the Senate before her arrest and detention on false drug charges, Sen. Leila de Lima has authored 36 bills and 41 resolutions, and delivered 3 privilege speeches on the country’s controversial issues including extrajudicial killings and proliferation of fake news. Her supporters […]
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VP Leni helps over 58,000 in rural development, feeding, medical, educational programs Through its Angat Buhay program, the Office of the Vice President has reached 36,046 individuals and 22,275 families, with almost P52.72 million worth of resources for rural development, feeding and nutrition programs, medical and dental missions, as well as educational infrastructure provided by […]
Liberal Party senators and congressmen rejected President Duterte’s request to extend Martial Law in Mindanao up to 150 days or until December 31, 2017. LP Senators Franklin Drilon, Bam Aquino, and Kiko Pangilinan and LP Representatives Kit Belmonte (Quezon City, 6th District), Edcel Lagman (Albay, 1st District), Teddy Baguilat (Ifugao, Lone District), and Gabriel Bordado […]