
Of votes and vengeance
The old phrase ‘quid pro quo’ inevitably enters the discussion, not because anyone has produced proof of an explicit bargain, but because politics rarely…
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The old phrase ‘quid pro quo’ inevitably enters the discussion, not because anyone has produced proof of an explicit bargain, but because politics rarely…
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Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on Friday defended the transfer of PhilHealth funds to the National Treasury, insisting the move did not affect the state…
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Has Senator Joel Villanueva, having joined the Senate majority bloc led by Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian, escaped the fate that befell Senator Jinggoy…
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Members of progressive groups questioned the Office of the Ombudsman concerning the supposed delay on the filing of a criminal case against Senator Joel…
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Others said they had expected Villanueva to show the same resolve as his father, Bro. Eddie Villanueva, the founder of the church.
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Sen. Joel Villanueva's decision to join the Senate majority bloc and accept the post of Senior Deputy Majority Floor Leader has drawn criticism from some…
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‘We also recognize the resilience of the people of Mindanao and stand in solidarity with them as they rebuild their communities.’
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While names and faces in leadership may change, the underlying dynamics often remain the same. Filipinos are understandably skeptical about whether these new…
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Topping the latest coercion episodes were the barring of Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his family from entering China as well as the discovery of a…
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Nosy Tarsee is hearing curious things about a certain Batangueño solon known for keeping a road project in the family, so to speak.
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After a two-week-long leadership deadlock, Senator Win Gatchalian was finally installed to the chamber’s top post on Wednesday after Senator Joel Villanueva…
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The cases apparently were dangled as leverage, dismissals offered in exchange for bloc membership, following the template allegedly applied to Senator Chiz…
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Aside from Senator Joel Villanueva, one male and one female senator are likely to bolt from the Cayetano-led faction, although they remain hesitant to make a…
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Malacañang is bent on doing anything it can to convict and disqualify Vice President Sara Duterte from holding public office.
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Senator Joel Villanueva vowed Sunday to attend a special session if one is called by the President to advance stalled legislation, even as pundits see it as an…
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Senator Joel Villanueva vowed Sunday to attend a special session to be called by the President to advance stalled bills stemming from the leadership row,…
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Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua on Saturday questioned the prospect of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada participating in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara…
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