The quorum debate
Whether the Court chooses to intervene or to exercise judicial restraint, one hopes that its action strengthens both democratic institutions and the rule of…
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Whether the Court chooses to intervene or to exercise judicial restraint, one hopes that its action strengthens both democratic institutions and the rule of…
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ATOK, Benguet — A municipal councilor has welcomed the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) review of policy proposals aimed at improving the welfare of vegetable…
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The Constitution vests legislative authority in the Senate as an institution, not in any single officer. A Senate President presides over the chamber, but does…
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Freshly-appointed Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Kim Robert de Leon said he will review the Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses…
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An overwhelming 267 lawmakers from the House of Representatives have decided to pass an Anti-Political Dynasty Bill that would limit families from concurrently…
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There is no constitutional basis for the Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, to dismiss the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, contrary…
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The Social Security System (SSS) has begun the early implementation of the second tranche of its Pension Reform Program (PRP), advancing the scheduled pension…
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In times of institutional strain and political drama, the country cannot afford to have its anti-graft bodies perceived as mere pieces on a chessboard, or…
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The past three weeks in the Senate have offered a depressing masterclass on both. We have seen clowning, grandstanding, and the sort of chest-thumping nonsense…
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The Justice Reform Initiative (JRI) has urged the Senate to suspend any move allowing virtual or remote participation in Senate proceedings, warning that the…
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The reform is straightforward: the SEC Certificate of Incorporation should be sufficient for a business to commence operations.
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The Justice Reform Initiative (JRI) has urged the Senate to suspend any move allowing virtual or remote participation in Senate proceedings, warning that the…
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Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said the Senate’s rules on teleconferencing can only be invoked under strict conditions and should not be loosely applied to situations…
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Bringing the matter to the SC was suggested by former Senate president Franklin Drilon who accused the majority bloc of abusing its power.
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In the 1960s, the Philippines and Singapore stood on the same starting line. Both were independent developing economies with strategic maritime locations and…
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New US Federal Reserve chairperson Kevin Warsh vowed to be “reform-oriented” as he was sworn in at the White House on Friday, with President Donald Trump…
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The bishop recalled the plight of families affected by drug war killings, many of whom came from poor communities.
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The most serious damage inflicted isn’t always visible. It’s not just lives lost in encounters. It’s in family bonds broken, parents left in anguish, and homes…
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