Tag: Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano

Opposition lawmakers in House welcome ICC decision to conduct “preliminary examination” of allegations vs drug war

  (Eagle News) — Opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives welcomed on Thursday the International Criminal Court’s decision to conduct a “preliminary examination” of the allegations against the government’s drug war. In a statement on Thursday, Magdalo Rep. Alejano, who, with Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, filed the supplemental communication against the drug war in June, said the ICC’s move was “also the first step towards bringing justice to the families and all the victims […]

Alejano: Appointment of new Navy chief will pave way for “consummation of anomalous frigate project”

(Eagle News) — Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano on Thursday alleged the appointment of Rear Admiral Robert Empedrad as the Navy’s new Flag Officer in Command will pave the way for the “consummation of the anomalous frigate project.” In a statement, Alejano said Empedrad was appointed “through his subservience to the wishes of the Palace rather than the strength of merit system that guides the Board of Generals..” According to Alejano, Empedrad was  an adviser to the […]

Pagdinig sa impeachment complaint vs Pres. Duterte, sisimulan na sa susunod na linggo

(Eagle News) — Magsisimula na sa susunod na linggo ang mga pagdinig hinggil sa impeachment complaint na inihain ni Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano laban kay Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte. Sinabi ni House Majority Floor Leader Rodolfo Fariñas na nailahad na umano ni Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez sa justice committee ang impeachment complaint at pinatutukoy kung sufficient ito in form at substance. Sa oras daw na hindi makitaan ng grounds para sa impeachment ang naturang reklamo ay tiyak […]