Liberal Party (LP) senators on Wednesday welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court, sitting as Presidential Electoral Tribunal, to uphold the integrity of the Automated Election System (AES) that was used in the 2016 national and local elections. “We are satisfied with the PET’s decision upholding the results of the 2016 elections. We are happy […]
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Aug
Aug
MANILA — Philippine Senator Leila M. de Lima, who is currently detained on politically-motivated charges, found new allies in a delegation from the Women’s Caucus of the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD) who visited her today in the Philippine National Police (PNP) Custodial Center in Camp Crame, Quezon City. CALD is the only […]
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Aug
Aug
Liberal Party (LP) senators welcomed the removal of Nicanor Faeldon as commissioner of the Bureau of Customs, saying reforms are needed in the agency following the entry of P6.4 billion worth of shabu from China recently. “Kung seryoso talaga ang labang ito sa talamak na droga, hanapin natin ang ulo ng pagpapalusot sa Bureau of […]
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Aug
Aug
MANILA – Liberal Party President Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has appointed Representative Teodoro “Teddy” Baguilat (Lone District, Ifugao) as Vice President for Internal Affairs and former Representative Lorenzo “Erin” Tañada (4th District, Quezon) as Vice President for External Affairs, effective immediately. Both posts are part of the party’s National Executive Council (NECO), which serves as […]
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LP ratifies party chairmanship of VP Leni, presidency of Sen. Kiko; honors P-Noy as chairman emeritus
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Aug
Aug
The National Executive Council (NECO) of the Liberal Party on Thursday ratified the party presidency of Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan and the party chairmanship of Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo. In the first official gathering of the party since the May 2016 presidential election, the council also ratified a resolution conferring the title of […]
02
Aug
Aug
Vice President Leni Robredo’s trust and performance ratings in Pulse Asia Research’s latest survey showed she continues to enjoy majority support. Released on July 17, the results of the survey conducted June 24-29 showed that Robredo’s performance rating was at 61%, just 3 percentage points higher compared to March’s 58%. Her trust rating is now […]
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Jul
Jul
At the end of the first regular session of the 17th Congress, the 31 Liberal Party lawmakers from both Houses have proposed 474 measures that span political, social, and economic reforms, including at least two that await President Duterte’s signature. Sen. Bam Aquino led the four Liberal Party senators for the most number of bills […]
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Jul
Jul
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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Jul
Jul
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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Jul
Jul
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 […]