Medical marijuana bill reaches Senate plenary
MANILA, Philippines — The bill seeking to legalize medical marijuana in the Philippines has reached the Senate plenary, the first time in the history of the upper chamber, according to a cannabis lawyer.
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DFA: No Pinoys hurt in Russia terror attack
MANILA, Philippines — No Filipinos were hurt in the terror attack at the Crocus Hall in Moscow on March 22 that resulted in the deaths of about 115 people, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said yesterday.
Zubiri to lead Senate delegation in Geneva IPU assembly
MANILA, Philippines — Five senators will go to the 148th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) assembly next week in Geneva, Switzerland.
AFP exec’s promotion bypassed after wife’s physical abuse accusation
MANILA, Philippines — An aspiring Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) brigadier general accused of domestic abuse by his wife was bypassed by the Commission on Appointments (CA) yesterday.
Senate orders Quiboloy’s arrest; DOJ files sex raps
MANILA, Philippines — After snubbing the Senate investigation into alleged sexual abuses of Apollo Quiboloy, the self-proclaimed son of God, the upper chamber officially ordered yesterday the arrest and detention of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader for contempt.
Senate probes Filipino citizenship for sale scam
MANILA, Philippines — Senators expressed alarm yesterday over a possible crime ring in local civil registrars that has allowed foreign citizens to fraudulently apply for live birth certificates.
Not enough votes for Quiboloy at Senate
MANILA, Philippines — There weren’t enough votes supporting pastor Apollo Quiboloy at the Senate, prompting the chamber to issue an order giving him 48 hours to explain why he should not be cited in contempt and be arrested for refusing to face a Senate probe.