From democracy to kleptocracy
The Senate Hall, the Batasang Pambansa, the Palace by the River Pasig still stand. But the spirit is gone.
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The Senate Hall, the Batasang Pambansa, the Palace by the River Pasig still stand. But the spirit is gone.
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The Senate can recover its stature if its members choose dialogue over confrontation and loyalty to the institution over allegiance to factions.
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Senate tensions intensify as Senator Erwin Tulfo reveals ongoing efforts by the Gatchalian-led bloc to recruit members from the Cayetano faction, potentially…
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Without it, the standoff will persist, as the High Court is unlikely to meddle in the affairs of a coequal branch of government.
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A group of disgruntled Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) officials has positioned businessman and sports patron Frank Lao as the next president…
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The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking to validate the presence of 12 senators as a lawful quorum during the controversial 3 June…
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Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday said the Senate’s internal leadership dispute reflects a lack of direction and vision, as uncertainty continues to…
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If public trust in the Senate collapses entirely, the damage may be irreversible.
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As the battle for control of the Senate rages on, lawyer and political analyst Edward Chico believes the camp of Sen. Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian is only one…
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Where does a fully grown man, a lawyer, and long-time political animal get the notion that by putting everyone in a state of discomfort, they would comply with…
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CANDON, Ilocos Sur — Embattled Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) president Tonyboy Liao called the withdrawal of support by the majority of the…
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The House prosecution panel remains focused on its preparations for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte despite the leadership dispute in the…
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Legislative bodies base a quorum on those members whom they can actually compel to show up. This is the premise on which the new majority acted.
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Hontiveros-Malvar helps weave responsible practices into the fabric of the Aboitiz Group’s operations and governance framework.
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Cayetano accused former Blue Ribbon chairman Panfilo Lacson of presenting false testimony in earlier flood control investigations.
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Senator Erwin Tulfo, a member of a family long known for made-for-television tough talk, found himself walking back his own rhetoric on Sunday after…
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Unsurprisingly, though, this Peter denied ‘the Lord’ more than three times, resisting efforts to step down from office.
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The nation needs a Senate focused on legislation, not self-preservation.
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