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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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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Cayetano accused former Blue Ribbon chairman Panfilo Lacson of presenting false testimony in earlier flood control investigations.
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Several lawyers and law firms have pushed back against the Integrated Bar of the Philippines’ (IBP) position supporting the legality of the Senate…
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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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Allegations of forgery in petitions seeking to correct official documents cannot be based on mere assertions and must instead be supported by clear and…
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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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Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya attended the graduation ceremony of the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific on Wednesday, stressing the vital role…
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‘There could be a possibility of sex crimes targeting women.’
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Bien Zoleta struck gold overseas as she and Jessica Agra won the women’s doubles 35+ category in the PPA Asia 500 Macao Open at the Venetian Macao over the…
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The Philippine military monitored 82 Chinese navy and coast guard vessels operating in the disputed West Philippine Sea during May, a military spokesperson…
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Phnom Penh (AFP) — Cambodia initiated a UN-backed dispute resolution process on Tuesday with neighbor Thailand over overlapping maritime claims in the Gulf of…
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The head of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) stressed the need for player safeguards and industry accountability Tuesday during a major…
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The Philippines is being positioned as a gateway for Bruneian startups seeking to expand across Southeast Asia after…
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Brittany has strengthened its position in the premium property market after securing two major recognitions at the Real Estate Asia Awards 2026, underscoring…
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Broadway performers are set to take the stage at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Circuit Makati on 10 July for a special one-night-only concert…
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Alex Eala insists that despite the strong rivalry that prevails in the Women’s Tennis Association Tour, friendship remains a cornerstone of her character.
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