Senate’s Catch-22
If the dispute reaches the Supreme Court, the living Constitution argument would likely apply.
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If the dispute reaches the Supreme Court, the living Constitution argument would likely apply.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) vowed to uphold strict standards of professionalism and discipline after an officer made inappropriate remarks to an…
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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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A senior high school teacher has asked the Supreme Court (SC) to uphold the legitimacy of the takeover of the Senate leadership by the bloc led by Sen. Win…
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The Senate’s rival flood control investigations hurtled toward a showdown on Monday, 8 June, as the so-called 18 ex-Marines withheld a commitment to appear…
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He said protecting agricultural production is essential not only for farmers but also for consumers.
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Tensions flared after Remulla and some members of the chamber security tried to stop Senators Pia Cayetano and Padilla from escorting a group of supposed…
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The Senate should be a forum for reasoned debate, not a stage for play acting or a circus performance under a P. T. Barnum tent.
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I must confess that at this stage, I am confused and hoping that the Supreme Court will rule on this stalemate.
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The public is asked to believe that the Senate erupted in a leadership crisis this week for institutional reasons.
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‘It did not happen in the recent past. The last time we experienced double-digit inflation was in 2008. This time, we have found ways to mitigate El Niño.’
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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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Artificial intelligence (AI) will not replace human workers, but those who learn how to use it effectively may gain an advantage over those who do not,…
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Economist and former National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) chief Winnie Monsod and the Senate’s 11-member minority bloc on Tuesday separately…
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The Senate majority bloc skipped the plenary for the second straight day on Tuesday, leaving not only their colleagues in the minority but also crucial bills…
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The international perception of Philippine legislators has, for years, oscillated between bemused skepticism and quiet concern.
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Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday accused the Marcos administration of using state institutions and public resources against political opponents, warning…
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