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(Eagle News) — Opposition senators are seeking a Senate inquiry into the “propriety” of the plan to air of Chinese programs on state-run television station PTV 4 starting August. In filing Senate Resolution No. 780, Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon, Senators Bam Aquino, Leila de Lima, Risa Hontiveros, Kiko Pangilinan, and Antonio Trillanes IV said the airing of such shows in the network “poses a danger of spreading Chinese propaganda sanctioned by our government..” “Airing of Chinese […]
(Eagle News) — Opposition lawmakers have complained of budget cuts in the newly passed national budget. In a statement, Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman said he and members of the “Magnificent 7” were given “zero budget” for infrastructure funds. The opposition group includes Reps. Teddy Baguilat, Gary Alejano, Edgar Erice, Raul Daza, Tom Villarin, and Emmanuel Billiones. According to Lagman, the amount was not requested by the congressmen. The projects were included in the General Appropriations Bill as […]
