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House committee of the whole approves measure granting Duterte “necessary powers” to address COVID-19 emergency

(Eagle News)–The House of Representatives committee of the whole has approved a bill giving President Rodrigo Duterte the “necessary powers” to address the coronavirus disease 2019 situation. The  measure approved via viva voce is expected to be tackled in the plenary. If passed into law, the measure would give the executive the power to  “direct the operation of privately-owned hospitals and medical and health facilities, hotels, and other similar establishments to house health workers, serve […]

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Senate approves resolution favoring NTC provisional authority for ABS-CBN’s continued operations

Resolution expressing “sense of the Senate” for NTC provisional authority is while Congress deliberates bills seeking ABS-CBN franchise renewal   (Eagle News) – The Senate approved on Wednesday, March 4, a resolution expressing its view that the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) should grant ABS-CBN a provisional authority to operate as Congress tackles various bills seeking to renew its expiring franchise. Senate Resolution No. 6 approved in plenary session expresses the “sense of the Senate” on […]

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Poe: Senate inquiry into ABS-CBN compliance to franchise terms does not preclude any action in House, SC

(Eagle News)–A Senate inquiry into ABS-CBN’S compliance to its franchise terms does not preclude any action in the House of Representatives or in the Supreme Court on the matter. This is according to Senator Grace Poe, chair of the Senate committee on public services  who filed Resolution No. 322 calling for the probe. This was after Solicitor General Jose Calida alleged in a quo warranto petition filed before the Supreme Court that the network had […]

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US House votes to limit Trump war powers against Iran

by Michael Mathes WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) –US lawmakers concerned about rushing to war with Iran adopted a measure Thursday aimed at reining in President Donald Trump’s ability to take military action against the Islamic republic. The resolution was introduced by Democrats after Trump’s order to kill an Iranian commander and retaliatory missile strikes by Tehran dramatically escalated tensions and raised fears of a devastating war between the two foes. The mostly symbolic but politically […]

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House panel approves reso providing for longer terms for some solons, election of President and VP in tandem

(Eagle News) — A House panel on Wednesday, Dec. 12, approved a resolution amending the Constitution to include, among others, longer terms for all local government officials and district representatives. The resolution approved by the House Committee on Constitutional Amendments reportedly during an executive session also provided for the election of three senators by region and the election of the president and vice president in tandem. Earlier, Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, committee chair, […]

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Lacson says he’ll continue probe on alleged “pork” insertion attempt by the Lower House in nat’l budget

https://youtu.be/EyzvG1xhACI   (Eagle News) – Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said he would continue his investigation of the latest attempt by the House of Representatives to insert what he termed as “pork barrel” in the 2020 proposed national budget. Lacson said that while the lawmakers had alleged withdrew the alleged “pork” insertions in the proposed budget, he is still questioning why the House had created a so-called “small group committee” regarding the budget after it had […]

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Paolo Duterte backs out of Speakership race, to support Rep. Ungab instead

  (Eagle News) – Presidential son and Davao City Representative Paolo Duterte said on Saturday, July 6, that he had decided to back out of his initial plan to run for House Speaker and would instead support the speakership bid of fellow Davao lawmaker Rep. Isidro Ungab. Rep. Duterte said that he had already spoken to his father, President Rodrigo Duterte, Thursday night in Davao City. “We both agreed that this will not be the […]

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Castro denies allegations House leadership removed P92.3 billion from proposed nat’l budget

(Eagle News)–House Majority Leader Fredenil Castro on Saturday, March 30, denied the House of Representatives’ leadership took away P92.3 billion from the proposed national budget. According to Castro, “there is no truth” to the allegations hurled by Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte that the P92.3 billion was also  distributed to favored members. “I can say with authority that Rep. Villafuerte is peddling fake news. I pity my good friend L-Ray, but I understand where […]

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House approves lowering minimum age of social responsibility to 12 on final reading

(Eagle News)–The House of Representatives on Monday, Jan. 28, approved on final reading a measure that lowers the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 12 years old. More than 100–or 144–voted for House Bill 8858, while 34 voted against it. There were no abstentions. The approved measure is an amended version of an original bill approved by the House justice committee that pegged the minimum age of criminal responsibility to nine years old. The amended […]

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Palace slams Callamard for criticizing PHL over House proposal to lower age of criminal liability

“She should address that to lawmakers, not to us,” Panelo says (Eagle News) — The Palace on Tuesday, Jan. 22, slammed United Nations Special Rapporteur Agnes Callamard after she criticized the Philippines for a House of Representatives proposal to lower the age of criminal liability to nine years old. “She should address that to the lawmakers, not to us,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said. The Philippines has a presidential system of government where the principle […]

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US govt shuts down at midnight as House adjourns with no deal

  WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The US House of Representatives adjourned Friday without Congress passing a spending deal, assuring a partial government shutdown at midnight as President Donald Trump and lawmakers remain at odds over border wall funding. Operations for several key agencies will cease in the early hours of Saturday, despite last-ditch talks that continued on Capitol Hill between White House officials and congressional leaders in both parties. Trump is seeking $5 billion […]

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