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MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Martin Romualdez is pushing for “more severe” punishment for agricultural smugglers and price manipulators, saying these acts are considered “economic sabotage” and “stronger legislative reforms” are needed to deter such unlawful activities.
Former Chief Presidential Legal Counsel and TMT Columnist Salvador Panelo said that any possible impeach move against the vice president could be quashed as it was a «numbers game» in the Senate and the possible grounds of impeachment were not sufficient. His statement comes after Former Gabriela Rep. and Makabayan senatorial aspirant Liza Maza told reporters at «The Agenda» press briefing in San Juan City that they were in discussions on whether they would file an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte due to «betrayal of public trust» over the notice of disallowance of the OVP regarding its confidential funds and her demeanor during the congressional budget hearings.
MANILA, Philippines — Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan’s Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has secured a P34-billion investment from UK-based private equity firm Actis to boost the development of the world’s largest solar project.
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos yesterday ordered national agencies and local government units (LGUs) to immediately address special concerns of those who were affected by Tropical Storm Enteng.
THE Association of Government Accountants of the Philippines Inc. (AGAP) has cited the Public Attorney's Office (PAO) as Outstanding Accounting Office for its accurate 2023 financial reports.
Former Gabriela Rep. and Makabayan senatorial aspirant Liza Maza tells reporters at 'The Agenda' press briefing in San Juan City on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 that they are in discussions on whether they will file an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte over her alleged 'betrayal of public trust' following the issuance of a notice of disallowance on the OVP by the Commission on Audit (CoA) regarding its confidential funds and her demeanor during the congressional budget hearings.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. welcomed the decision of the Philippine Competition Commission to file charges against a dozen unscrupulous onion traders whose cartel-like activities adversely impacted consumers and the broader economy.