Franklin Drilon

Some opposition lawmakers reject extension of martial law in Mindanao for third time

It's unconstitutional, they say (Eagle News) -- Some opposition lawmakers thumbed down the idea of extending martial law in Mindanao…

Drilon hits PAO for continued detention of over 800 inmates due for release

(Eagle News) -- Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon admonished the Public Attorneys Office for allegedly sitting on petitions for the release…

Drilon wants P16.8 billion slashed from proposed DOH budget restored

(Eagle News) -- Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon has urged the Senate finance committee to restore what he said was…

Bicam approves measure amending Corporation Code

(Eagle News) -- The bicameral conference committee has reconciled the Senate and House of Representatives versions of a measure that…

Drilon urges Duterte to appoint civilian, not military official, at DSWD helm

(Eagle News)--Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon urged President Rodrigo Duterte to appoint a career officer at the helm of the…

Drilon urges Chief Justice De Castro to inhibit from “politically charged cases” brought before Supreme Court

(Eagle News) -- Senator Franklin Drilon on Tuesday, Aug. 28, urged newly-appointed Chief Justice Teresita Leonardo-De Castro to inhibit herself…

Drilon: BBL is “proof” federalism, amending Constitution are not needed to achieve self-governance

(Eagle News)-- Senate Minority Floor Leader Franklin Drilon on Wednesday, July 18, said Charter Change or federalism were not needed…

Drilon says policemen who arrest loiterers can be “liable for arbitrary arrest”; Poe bats for cops’ “orientation” beforehand

By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service The policemen who continue to arrest loiterers can be "liable for arbitrary arrest," Senator…

Drilon admits LP urging Mar Roxas to run for senator in 2019

(Eagle News) -- Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Tuesday, April 23, admitted the Liberal Party was urging former presidential…

Roque urges Ombudsman to investigate Napoles claim vs Drilon

(Eagle News) -- The Palace on Tuesday urged the Ombudsman to look into alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim…

Drilon says extension of martial law “unconstitutional” because of “absence of state of rebellion”

Guevarra notes, however, that SC itself said state of rebellion exists in Mindanao (Eagle News) -- Senate Minority Leader Franklin…

“Yellow” senators refute plans to oust Duterte

(Eagle News) -- Liberal Party (LP) senators Franklin Drilon and Leila de Lima have dismissed allegations from President Rodrigo Duterte that his “yellow”…

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