Senate-House word war: Ceasefire to be observed
MANILA, Philippines — It’s time for a ceasefire between the Senate and the House of Representatives after weeks of verbal clashes over the latest push for Charter change.
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Press Release - SP Zubiri: Bulacan is next growth area
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri on Wednesday reiterated his push for the creation of a special economic zone in Bulacan province to entice more foreign investors and complement the soon-to-be-finished aerotropolis outside of Metro Manila.
Romualdez writes Zubiri, reiterates full support for Senate Cha-cha resolution
MANILA, Philippines: Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez wrote to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, reiterating full support for the Resolution of Both Houses 6 (RBH 6), which was filed at the Senate to amend some economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution.
Amid House-Senate rift, Romualdez seeks common ground on Cha-cha with Zubiri
MANILA, Philippines — After the Senate delivered a scathing rejection of the ongoing People’s Initiative (PI) campaign to amend the Charter, House Speaker Martin Romualdez has reached out to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri to express the lower chamber's support for an alternative PI led by the upper chamber.
Senators issue manifesto rejecting people’s initiative
MANILA, Philippines — Senators unanimously signed a manifesto yesterday rejecting the “brazen attempt to violate the Constitution, through the people’s initiatives” perpetrated allegedly by people identified with Speaker Martin Romualdez.
Press Release - SP Zubiri: Honor Malolos Republic, country's historic birth, by respecting constitution
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri has called on the Filipino people to honor the country's historic beginnings by respecting the Constitution, and that any changes to the country's charter must not be made based on selfish motives and ambitions.
Pia becomes 1st woman to head Senate Blue Ribbon
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Pia Cayetano has been elected as chair of the Senate Blue Ribbon committee, becoming the first woman to head the panel in Senate history.