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.
Escudero wants PAO to handle marriage dissolution cases
SENATE President Francis Escudero yesterday said he will propose that the Public Attorneys’ Office handle cases of dissolution of marriage to make it accessible to the poor who are in unworkable marriages.
Women workers support divorce bill
MANILA, Philippines — Women workers yesterday expressed support for the immediate passage of the absolute divorce bill, saying it would protect women and families from abuse.
Zubiri replaces Mark Villar as Senate economic affairs chair
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri, who stepped down as Senate president, has been elected chair of the Senate committee on economic affairs, replacing Sen. Mark Villar.
Press Release - Escudero: Senate elects new committee chairpersons; Migz heads economic affairs
The Senate on Wednesday started reorganizing key posts following the change in leadership, with former Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri getting the economic affairs panel.
Marcos Jr. hosts dinner for Chiz, other senators after shakeup
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos met with newly elected Senate President Francis Escudero and other senators over dinner on Tuesday, a day after a shakeup in the Senate leadership.
Escudero admits instigating Zubiri ouster
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero admitted instigating the coup in the Senate by calling other senators to support his efforts to take over the presidency of the chamber, amid doubts about the leadership of Sen. Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri.