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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Ex-Duterte Cabinet men restart drive for federalism
MANILA, Philippines — A group of former officials during the Duterte administration and members of the academe restarted a federalism campaign to push for amendments to the 1987 Constitution through constitutional convention (con-con).
Padilla seeks Senate probe into police actions in Quiboloy raid
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robinhood Padilla is calling for a Senate investigation into the alleged “unnecessary and excessive force” used by the Philippine National Police (PNP) during the raids on the properties of fugitive pastor Apollo Quiboloy on June 10.
Former PACC chief supports Cha-cha through convention
MANILA, Philippines — Former Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) chair Greco Belgica supports the proposal of Sen. Robinhood Padilla to amend the 1987 Constitution through a constitutional convention (con-con).
Sara: Too early to discuss 2028 polls
VICE President Sara Duterte said on Monday the 2028 elections were still too far to discuss.
Pulse Asia confirms survey showing Raffy, Sara lead in 2028
MANILA, Philippines — Polling firm Pulse Asia confirmed on Tuesday night that it had conducted the pre-electoral surveys showing Filipinos’ preference for presidential and vice presidential candidates in the 2028 national elections.
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.
Hontiveros presses Quiboloy's arrest
SEN. Ana Theresia «Risa» Hontiveros has again asked Senate President Juan Miguel «Migz» Zubiri to approve the arrest order for Pastor Apollo Quiboloy after she rejected the televangelist's reasons for not showing up at the Senate's inquiry on his alleged abuses against some of his followers.
Hontiveros urges Senate to issue warrant of arrest for Quiboloy
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hotiveros, chair of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality, has called for the Senate to issue a warrant of arrest against doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy following his response to the show-cause order.