Free annulment proposed if absolute divorce bill fails
MANILA, Philippines — Annulment should be made free of charge if the absolute divorce bill faces rough sailing at the Senate, Rep. Janette Garin said yesterday.
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Divorce bill uncertain with 5 senators opposed
MANILA, Philippines — The fate of the divorce bill remains uncertain in the Senate, with five senators – including the Senate president – so far against it, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada.
JV: Chiz can talk with Solid 7 when emotions cool
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero has to talk with the so-called Solid 7 in the Senate that sided with his predecessor, Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri, “after emotions have cooled off,” according to Sen. JV Ejercito.
Chiz open to dialogue with Migz
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Francis Escudero is ready to hold a dialogue with his predecessor Juan Miguel Zubiri as the senator from Bicol sees no reason for them not to have a good relationship.
Legislation should help smaller firms – Legarda
SEN. Loren Legarda underscored the importance of supporting micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) through legislation and addressing industry-specific challenges.
Zubiri bloc may join Senate minority
MANILA, Philippines — The “Solid 7” group of former Senate chief Juan Miguel Zubiri is thinking of creating a more formidable minority bloc under the Senate presidency of Francis Escudero.
Marcos backs Escudero as Senate president
PRESIDENT Marcos Jr. yesterday expressed his support and confidence in the leadership of newly-elected Senate President Francis Escudero and said he is expecting the Senate to continue to prioritize transformative laws to achieve his shared vision for a “Bagong Pilipinas.”