'Civilian agencies should not have CIF'
Albay 1st District Rep. Edcel Lagman said that agencies that are not entitled to confidential and intelligence funds (CIFs) should not be given «secret funds» at all.
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Anti-divorce Church group told to stop `hypocrisy’
ALBAY Rep. Edcel Lagman yesterday slammed the international Catholic lay ecclesial movement Couples for Christ for saying divorce weakens marriages.
Leni Robredo urged to run for Senate in 2025
(UPDATE) THE Federation of Free Workers (FFW) on Friday «strongly urged» former vice president Ma. Leonor «Leni» Robredo to run for the Senate in the 2025 national and local elections.
Marcos Jr. vows quality education in Caraga; no mention of Sara
MANILA, Philippines — As lawmakers and various groups suggested that President Marcos pick a real educator to head the Department of Education (DepEd), the Chief Executive went on with his usual activities yesterday, handing over P158 million to local governments in the Caraga region hit by El Niño.
Robredo eyes run for Naga City mayor — Lagman
MANILA, Philippines — Former Vice President Leni Robredo may be eyeing to run for the mayoral post of Naga City in the 2025 elections, according to Liberal Party President Edcel Lagman.
Gov't urged to seek justice for injured Navy sailors after CCG attack
MANILA, Philippines — The government must demand “justice and reparation” for the Filipino Navy sailors who were injured as a result of China Coast Guard’s (CCG) “ruthless assault and aggression” off the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman said.
Divorce bill to look after kids, spouses
THE absolute divorce bill approved by the House of Representatives mandates child support for children of divorced parents and provides alimony to offended spouses, its principal author, Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman, told The Manila Times Thursday.
Divorce law enactment to push PH gender rating up
THE enactment of the absolute divorce law will enable the Philippines to improve its ranking in the Global Gender Gap (GGG) Report of the World Economic Forum, according to its principal author, Albay First District Rep. Edcel Lagman.
House transmits divorce bill to Senate
MANILA, Philippines — There will no longer be a recount of the votes for the controversial divorce bill in the House of Representatives as the approved measure has been transmitted to the Senate.