Stop RA 1616 from killing retirees
Most of those who retired under this law in 2001 and earlier are already dead or are either dying or suffering a life of poverty and deprivation.
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Most of those who retired under this law in 2001 and earlier are already dead or are either dying or suffering a life of poverty and deprivation.
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday continued oral arguments on the constitutionality of unprogrammed appropriations, with justices probing whether the budget…
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday subjected the government's unprogrammed appropriations system to intense scrutiny, with several justices and experts questioning…
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Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday defended his decision to leave the Senate majority bloc, saying the worsening standoff in the chamber had become…
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Another leadership overhaul dramatically unfolded in the Senate on Wednesday after Senator Chiz Escudero made a sudden appearance at the plenary, giving the…
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Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday defended his decision to leave the Senate majority bloc, declaring that the chamber's deepening political standoff…
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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued subpoenas to campaign contributors linked to Sen. Francis Escudero and Sen. Rodante Marcoleta as part of an…
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The government is pushing ahead with plans to increase pork import allocations as a safeguard against potential supply shortages and price spikes due to…
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‘The Implementing Rules and Regulations will seek careful balance between protecting consumers from high prices, safeguarding the viability of local hog…
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The sinister mechanism works under a two-part structure where the bicam moves programmed or priority appropriations to the UA.
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The Office of the Ombudsman said former Senate President Francis Escudero, who is currently being probed for potential plunder and graft cases linked to the…
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Minority senators were quick to “shut down” supposed negotiations to reelect Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero as Senate President in place of Alan Cayetano amid…
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Minority senators were quick to "shut down" reported negotiations to reinstall Senator Francis Escudero as Senate president in place of Alan…
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China’s move to restrict imports of pigs and related swine products from the Philippines has renewed attention on the country’s long-running battle against…
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A pivotal moment was the 2019 General Appropriations Act standoff over P95 billion in insertions, which led to the budget’s reenactment. Monsod said it was…
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The Philippines has reopened its market to Spanish pork imports after the Department of Agriculture (DA) recognized Spain’s regionalized control measures…
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The PDAF crossed the separation of powers by allowing legislators to participate in the execution of the budget, a power that belongs exclusively to the…
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A lack of accountability in dealing with corrupt politicians may precipitate further political unrest and worsen the country’s already grim economic outlook,…
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