Tag: Congress

FBI challenges White House over explosive Russia case memo

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The FBI warned Wednesday it has “grave concerns” over the accuracy of a secret Congressional memo that could depict the agency as deeply politicized, as President Donald Trump’s top aide signaled the White House would allow the document’s release. Based on highly classified information, the four-page memo —  written by Republican lawmaker Devin Nunes, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee — suggests that the Justice Department and the FBI abused their […]

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Rep. Yap: NTC “failure to maintain competition in use of communication facilities” should be addressed prior to entry of third telco player

(Eagle News) – The National Telecommunications Commission’s “failure to maintain an effective competition among private entities in the use of communication and radio facilities” needs to be addressed prior to the entry of the third telco company. Tarlac  2nd District  Rep. Victor A. Yap said this was to ensure that the third player will not be “eaten by the existing telco giants.” “The entry of a new player will not only provide competition to the existing […]

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Roque: Congress should determine how to move forward with Charter Change

(Eagle News) — The Senate and the House of Representatives should thresh out their issues and determine how to move forward with Charter Change. “Talagang tanging Kongreso lang ang dapat magresolba ng isyung ito at iyan po ang paninindigan ng Palasyo,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said. He said, however, that based on his experience as congressman, Congress “is not just deliberative, it’s consensual.” “..You need to build consensus and the same consensus-building will have to […]

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What actually closes in a US government shutdown?

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) – Hundreds of thousands of US government defense workers, park rangers and business regulators could be temporarily out of work if Congress fails to pass a budget before a midnight Friday deadline. But the looming government shutdown due to lack of funding — which would be the second in five years — does not mean every office closes its doors. Vital services will still be provided by law enforcement, immigration officers, the central […]

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Former CJ Davide: No need to amend PHL Constitution, “best” one in world

Proposed shift to federalism a “lethal experiment” By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service Former Chief Justice Hilario Davide on Wednesday said there was no need to amend the Constitution, which he called the “best” in the world. Davide made the statement at the start of the Senate’s hearing on resolutions calling for the convening of the Upper House as a Constituent Assembly to amend the Constitution. Davide said the proposed shift to federalism was only […]

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Lower House adopts resolution convening Congress into a constituent assembly

(Eagle News) — The House of Representatives agreed to adopt a resolution that would convene Congress into a constituent assembly in preparation for the move to amend the 1987 Constitution. In House concurrent resolution no. 9, both the Senate and the House of Representatives will constitute itself as a constituent assembly. The resolution was sponsored by House Committee on Constitutional Amendments chair Roger Mercado. It was approved by majority of the lawmakers and adopted via […]

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Alabama Democrat officially declared winner in US Senate race

by Chris Lefkow Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Democrat Doug Jones was formally declared the winner of the bitterly contested US Senate race in the southern state of Alabama on Thursday, whittling down the Republican majority in the chamber by a crucial seat. Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill certified the results of the December 12 special election and dismissed claims of voter fraud by the campaign of the defeated Republican candidate, Roy […]

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Opposition lawmakers ask SC to stop one year extension of Mindanao martial law

  (Eagle News) — Opposition lawmakers belonging to the “Magnificent 7” bloc on Wednesday, December 27, filed a petition before the Supreme Court asking it to stop the implementation of the full-year extension of martial law in Mindanao, questioning its constitutionality. In a 29-page petition, Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman led other opposition lawmakers in seeking a temporary restraining order (TRO) from the high court or a writ of preliminary injunction to stop the implementation of […]

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President Duterte formally asks Congress to allow one-year extension of martial law in Mindanao

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has formally asked Congress to extend martial law for one year in Mindanao. In a letter addressed to Senate President Koko Pimentel and House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, Duterte cited a  letter of recommendation suggesting the one year extension beginning January 1, 2018 from the Secretary of National Defense. In the letter received by Duterte on December 4, the defense department cited the “current security assessment” made by the chief […]

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US Senate passes tax rewrite, in major win for Trump

by Michael Mathes © Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US Senate Republicans narrowly passed landmark tax reform early Saturday, a critical step toward delivering a monumental legislative victory for President Donald Trump in his first year in office. After a marathon session that stretched overnight, the chamber voted 51 to 49 in favor of the nation’s largest tax overhaul in 31 years, overcoming stubborn internal Republican resistance and dismissing Democrats angry over the last-minute revisions to […]

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Trump to give State of the Union address on Jan 30

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump will deliver his first traditional State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on January 30, officials said Thursday. “The New Year will bring an opportunity to take account of the progress we have made but also lay out the work that still remains to be done on behalf of the American people,” House Speaker Paul Ryan said in his letter of invitation to Trump. […]

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SC Chief Justice Sereno still studying options on impeachment hearing

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — There is still no clear decision from the camp of Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno on whether she will attend the House of Representatives’ impeachment hearing on the compaint filed against her. According to her spokesperson, CJ Sereno is still studying the invitation extended by the House of Representatives. The House will resume the impeachment hearing against CJ Sereno next Wednesday, November 22. https://youtu.be/WCLpQNh6YC8

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