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The Constitution has no provisions that contemplate the UA; thus, the justice said the SC is duty-bound to nullify it.
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The Constitution has no provisions that contemplate the UA; thus, the justice said the SC is duty-bound to nullify it.
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From 4,400 HIV cases in 2010, the Philippines faced nearly 29,600 new infections in 2024, a jump of 550 percent.
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From the beginning, our goal in this case was straightforward. The law already earmarked PhilHealth’s funds for very specific purposes.
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Senator Bam Aquino urged the government to strengthen programs and resources for children with disabilities and students with special needs, citing gaps in…
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‘Our goal is transparency, accountability, and ensuring that funds are properly used for the benefit of our people.’
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The proposed Independent People’s Commission (IPC) could duplicate the functions of the Office of the Ombudsman and the Department of Justice (DOJ), according…
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Aceh governor Muzakir Manaf said response teams were still searching for bodies.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. enabled the bicameral conference committee to increase the unprogrammed appropriations (UA) in the 2024 budget by P450 billion,…
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The Senate clarified its policy regarding the foreign travel of its members following a formal letter from Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla disallowing a trip…
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The Senate clarified its position on the travel of its members following a formal letter from Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying“ Remulla disallowing Senator…
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The Senate has scheduled the third and final reading on the measure on 9 December.
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The Senate on Thursday approved on second reading House Bill No. 4068, the P6.793-trillion 2026 General Appropriations Bill, under the leadership of Senate…
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The Senate assured the public that it remains on track with its timeline to pass the 2026 General Appropriations Bill (GAB), despite postponing the scheduled…
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A significant push to address the country’s classroom shortage is underway after the Senate Committee on Finance announced Wednesday that the proposed 2026…
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Sotto challenged critics to file a complaint before the Senate Committee on Ethics if they want accountability.
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The fight against a corrupt body politic is not won by decapitating the head if the disease is in the organs; it is won by patiently and persistently…
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Even if they are considered government employees paid with the taxes contributed by the Filipino people, senators are exempt from the “no work, no pay’” rule.
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It’s intriguing to hear of Atty. Ferdinand Topacio’s train of thought that the President called out corruption the precise moment before all accusing fingers…
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