House proceeds with 2026 budget deliberations despite 'red flags'
The deliberations on the proposed P6.793 trillion next year’s budget continued on Thursday, following a botched attempt to send it back to the Department of…
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Unopposed Romualdez wins Speaker race
Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez secured reelection as Speaker of the 20th Congress with 269 votes, solidifying control over the House despite abstentions from…
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Chiz stays as Senate President, urges focus on Filipinos’ welfare over politics
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero retains the Senate presidency with 19 votes as the 20th Congress opens. In his address, Escudero urges lawmakers to reject…
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FPI to Congress: Strengthen Phl manufacturing now
The Federation of Philippine Industries urged lawmakers of the 20th Congress to pass pro-industry laws and fully implement key policies such as the Tatak Pinoy…
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House vows to comply with SC order on VP impeachment issues
The House of Representatives on Friday pledged compliance with the Supreme Court’s order to submit the necessary information concerning the impeachment case of…
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House prosecutor: Senate stalling oath of senator-judges
The Senate impeachment court’s alleged reluctance to swear in the 12 new senator-judges until the 20th Congress officially convenes in late July is another…
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Proposals for absolute divorce in Phl revived in 20th Congress
Lawmakers in the 20th Congress have revived efforts to legalize absolute divorce in the Philippines after the Senate failed to act on the contentious proposal…
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House preps freshmen solons with legislation seminar
Ahead of the 20th Congress' opening on July 28, 97 newly elected House lawmakers will attend a multi-day seminar on the legislative process, as part of an…
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Sotto eyed as SP anew: Former Senate chief urged to return
Senator Tito Sotto is being considered for Senate presidency, while Speaker Martin Romualdez faces speculations of a leadership shakeup in the upcoming 20th…
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PCCI to new Congress: Enact key reforms to boost economy
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry urges the 20th Congress to prioritize economic reforms, including laws supporting MSMEs, port and aviation…
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VP Sara's impeachment case could be wasted in 20th Congress – lawyer
Election lawyer warns that Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment case could be dismissed if it reaches the 20th Congress, as the Senate might treat it as…
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Start VP Sara trial pronto, Senate told
Defensor insisted that House members are not overeager to try Duterte, saying that they just want to do things by the book as guided by the laws of the land
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