
When giants disagree: Legal certainty limits amid Senate impasse
A prompt ruling, even one that disappoints one side, at least provides a definitive framework within which institutions and citizens can move forward.
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A prompt ruling, even one that disappoints one side, at least provides a definitive framework within which institutions and citizens can move forward.
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According to BPI lead economist Emilio Neri Jr., interest rate hikes by the central bank in response to Gulf-driven inflation could support the local currency…
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Nosy Tarsee has a riddle for you: A prominent politician from a powerful business family with Chinese roots was born in the Philippines when both his parents…
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The market closed at 5,879.41, down 58.97 points from Friday’s 5,938.38, even as the peso also lost strength against the US dollar amid renewed US-Iran…
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Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso appealed to national leaders Monday to set aside political rivalries and find common ground to resolve the…
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) launched a manhunt Monday for the driver of a white SUV involved in a weekend hit-and-run that injured a Highway Patrol…
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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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The Senate never ceases to humor us, to walk us through some labyrinthine passageway which looks more like it is leading to an escape rather than to freedom.
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Avelino may be the law of the case as far as the election of Cuenco as Senate President was concerned, but it established NO doctrine.
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Crow, apparently, is not a delicacy. Politicians generally spend entire careers finding ways not to eat it.
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Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste expressed support for the Senate’s ongoing investigation into alleged flood control anomalies despite the…
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The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) retreated on Monday, falling 58.97 points or 0.99 percent to 5,879.41, while the peso weakened to P61.69 per US…
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Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday said he is prepared to relinquish his role as presiding officer of the impeachment court if Senator Sherwin Gatchalian…
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Embattled Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday accused the bloc led by acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian of operating under the influence of…
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The Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) warned that easing inflation in May offers only limited relief for businesses, as underlying cost pressures…
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BAGUIO CITY — Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman John Patrick “Pato” Gregorio on Monday handed over a P20-million check to the Baguio City government…
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Authorities arrested government contractor Curlee Discaya early Monday at the Senate for a non-bailable malversation case involving a P53.9-million flood…
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