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(Eagle News)–“Multi-layered cooperation among allies and like-minded countries” is crucial in order to maintain and strengthen a free and open international order based on the rule of law. This is according to Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who addressed a special joint session of the Philippine Congress on Saturday, Nov. 4. According to Kishida, in this light, in September, President Bongbong Marcos, US Vice President Kamala Harris, and he “exchanged views for the first time […]
(Eagle News) — The House of Representatives under Speaker Lord Allan Jay Velasco now holds the distinction as having the most number of deputy speakers in history at 28, with the recent oath taking of nine new deputy speakers. The nine new Deputy Speakers designated by Speaker Velasco and who took their oath on Dec. 7 were the following: 1. Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. 2. Pampanga 4th District Rep. […]
Various lawmakers air opinions on whether this violates Constitution or not (Eagle News) — The House of Representatives questioned ABSCBN chairman emeritus Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III on his dual citizenship as it continued hearings on the franchise renewal of the media conglomerate on Wednesday, June 3. Lopez gave his statement zia Zoom app, along with his lawyer, Atty. Mario “Ayo” Bautista, and answered questions of lawmakers on his being a Filipino and an American […]
(Eagle News) – Former House majority leader Rodolfo Fariñas on Wednesday questioned House Resolution 2025 which contained the June 23 proceedings that installed Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as the new House Speaker. The Ilocos Norte first district representative noted that he was still the chair of the House Committee on Rules as of the last session day, and that based on House procedures this resolution should have first passed his committee. Fariñas said that […]
(Eagle News) — Naglaan na si Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ng dalawang bilyong pisong pondo mula sa 2018 national budget na nagkakahalaga ng 3.7 trilyong piso. Ito ang kinumpirma ni Rep. Sol Aragones, na nangunguna sa Committee on Women and Family Relations sa Kamara na nagpasa ng nasabing priority measure. Ang ibig sabihin nito ay maaaring ipatupad na ang national ID system sa susunod na taon. Ayon kay Aragones, makakatulong ang national ID system–na tatawaging FIL […]
(Eagle News) — Magdalo party-list Representative Gary Alejano appealed to his fellow congressmen to prioritize the creation of an Emergency Management Agency as outlined by President Rodrigo Duterte himself in his second State of the Nation Address (SONA). He said this should be among the priority bills in Congress. The proposed emergency management agency will be under the Office of the President and will be responsible for disaster mitigation and preparedness measures as well as […]
Former president Fidel Ramos does the trademark “Duterte” closed fist pose in Congress, before the start of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Rodrigo Duterte
(Eagle News) — Malacanang welcomed the statement of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) chief negotiator Mohagher Iqbal assuring the United Nations that the separatist group remains committed to peace despite the non-passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law. Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office Undersecretary Manuel Quezon III said that Iqbal’s pronouncements were reassuring. Iqbal said the MILF will continue to engage in peace initiatives despite the security challenges on the ground. “We welcome this […]
Both houses of Congress opened their second regular session for the 16th Congress amid allegations that their respective pork barrel funds were used for ghost projects and kickbacks.
MANILA, Feb. 7 (PNA) — Leaders of the House of Representatives expressed their full support to the call made by President Benigno S. Aquino III to various leaders around the world to join the Philippines in opposing China’s encroachment of the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea). “Definitely we are in full support of President Aquino in respect to our claims on the West Philippine Sea. We will defend our rights of course,” said Speaker […]
