Imee shuns call to abolish NTF-Elcac
(UPDATE) SEN. Maria Josefa Imelda «Imee» Marcos has rejected the call of United Nations Special Rapporteur Irene Khan to dismantle the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac).
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Press Release - Dela Rosa: Manifestation
SENATOR RONALD "BATO" DELA ROSA APPROVAL ON THIRD READING SBN 2449 PNP REORGANIZATION ACT FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Press Release - Opening Statement of Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva
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Press Release - Hontiveros raises concerns over third-party involvement in energy transmission projects, citing risks to public welfare
In response to the recent proposal to involve third parties in the construction of transmission projects within the energy sector, Senator Risa Hontiveros voiced concerns, emphasizing that such a move may only serve vested interests rather than the public welfare.
‘Exhaust all legal options to defend Pinoy fishermen’
MANILA, Philippines — Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas and four other Catholic bishops yesterday asked the Philippine government to exhaust all legal options to defend the Filipino fishermen reportedly recently harassed at Scarborough Shoal by the China Coast Guard (CCG).
United Nations rapporteur seeks reforms in anti-terror, cybercrime laws
MANILA, Philippines — Although freedom of expression is protected by the Philippine Constitution, provisions of some laws in the country are not in line with international standards and good practices, United Nations Special Rapporteur Irene Khan said.
Digitalization crucial vs corruption – Bersamin
EXECUTIVE Secretary Lucas Bersamin said on Saturday that digitalization is crucial to the streamlining of government processes and the fight against corruption.
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.