
Cayetano seeks SC ruling on Senate votes
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano and several other lawmakers have asked the Supreme Court (SC) to urgently rule on the constitutional voting threshold required in…
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Senator Alan Peter Cayetano and several other lawmakers have asked the Supreme Court (SC) to urgently rule on the constitutional voting threshold required in…
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Heavy rainfall is reducing working hours for Filipino workers, particularly those in precarious jobs and climate-sensitive industries, underscoring the need…
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The impeachment court is undoubtedly in a pickle, particularly in light of reports that possibly nine senator-judges stand to be jailed locally or at The Hague.
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Indeed, virtual attendance rules adopted during the Covid-19 pandemic were intended for public health lockdowns or natural disasters, and not an individual’s…
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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 Marcos administration has breached the separation of powers by meddling in the Senate’s business over the dispute over remote sessions and online voting,…
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TOKYO — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed dismay over recent developments in the Senate, which he believes has lowered the reputation of the chamber.
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What changed, honorable senators? It was neither the technology nor the Constitution.
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The Senate will rise above itself only when the senators face electoral consequences for this kind of institutional degradation.
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The Senate was created for debate, accountability, and physical presence — not for lawmakers to hide behind screens while rewriting the rules to protect allies.
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The Senate majority bloc’s push to amend the rule on remote participation is linked to the looming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, former…
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Minority says physical presence matters, all while The Hague, somewhere near Uranus, can explain a warrant online, hack our national agenda, and affect who…
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The Mutya ng Pasig Mega Market will implement extended operating hours beginning Monday, shifting to a near round-the-clock schedule to improve public service…
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The lawmaker said physical presence allows judges to assess not only documentary evidence but also the demeanor and credibility of witnesses.
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RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories (AFP) — Palestinians in the West Bank and a central area of Gaza began voting Saturday in municipal elections in the first…
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A dream team-up between established superstar Alyssa Valdez and super rookie Bella Belen is in the offing as the first fan vote returns for the Premier…
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For months, viewers watched her grow, from moments of doubt to quiet determination, and when the votes were counted, Krystal Mejes emerged as one of the…
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A country should never feel like voting changes nothing. The right to vote is the right to protect oneself, too.
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