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(Eagle News)—Department of Information and Communications Technology Acting Secretary Eliseo Rio on Saturday, Jan. 26, denied Senator Franklin Drilon’s claim the franchise of Mindanao Islamic Telephone Co. was void “ipso facto.” Mislatel is part of the consortium that was named the third telco player in the country. In a hearing by the Senate public services committee on Friday, Jan. 25, Drilon said that the franchise of Mislatel was “ipso facto” revoked because it failed to operate […]
(Eagle News) — Senator Franklin Drilon on Tuesday, Aug. 28, expressed support for Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio replacing Teresita Leonardo-De Castro once she retires as Chief Justice in October. In the first place, he said based on his understanding, “the President did not close the door to future nominations of Carpio as next Chief Justice.” “In fact, the President’s statement that seniority is his major and principal consideration in appointing individuals to the […]
By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Monday said he would push for the inclusion of a provision prohibiting political dynasties in the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law, a proposal a former Chief Justice said could be a “very good experiment.” “I am open to discuss the extent of the prohibition, but the anti-dynasty principle must be embodied in the BBL,” Drilon said in a statement. At a Senate hearing on […]
By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service The Supreme Court should immediately intervene and resolve the impasse over the Office of the President’s suspension of Deputy Ombudsman Melchor Carandang. This is according to Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon, who issued a statement on Thursday, days after the Ombudsman said it would not enforce the Palace’s suspension order. According to Drilon, if the Supreme Court does not do this, “there could be a constitutional crisis.” “Ombudsman Morales […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has my full respect. Senator Franklin Drilon had this to say after the President denied any hand in Janet Lim Napoles’ claim the senator received a P5-million campaign contribution from her. In a statement on Wednesday, Drilon also clarified that “if (he) had disagreements with the President, it is always on matters of policy.” “I have never attacked the President on a personal level,” he said. “In fact, I […]
(Eagle News) — The Liberal Party on Wednesday defended Senator Franklin Drilon from allegations he received a P5-million campaign donation from alleged pork barrel scam queen Janet Lim Napoles. In a statement, the LP accused the present administration of being behind what they called the lies against the senator, who they said already explained his side on the issue. “May pattern na ang administrasyong ito pag naiiipit: Nililihis at iniiba ang usapan,” the LP said. […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday denied he was behind Janet Lim Napoles’ “exposé” she gave a P5-million campaign donation to Senator Franklin Drilon in 2010. “Senator Drilon, if I talked to somebody urging a case against you sa PDAF, bring that person in my presence and I will resign because you are my friend,” he said in his speech before departing for India at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2. According to […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Liberal Party claims there is no legal basis to file an impeachment case against Vice President Leni Robredo. This was the reaction of the Liberal Party, after Speaker of the House of Representatives Pantaleon Alvarez threatened to file an impeachment case against Robredo for her act of sending a video condemning alleged extra-judicial killings in the country to a United Nations forum. Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon, who also […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police could face a leadership crisis and a possible breakdown of command if policemen would be suspected of participating in gruesome crimes and the rampant killings will not resolved immediately. This was according to Senate President Pro-Tempore Franklin Drilon. “There seems to be a leadership crisis in the PNP and a breakdown of command at some levels, if not at all levels,” Drilon said. “If policemen are […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — After serving as the Senate President of the 16th Congress, Senator Franklin “Frank” M. Drilon was unanimously elected as the Senate President Pro-Tempore – the second highest-ranking Senator.
QUEZON City, Philippines – Senator Franklin Drilon wants to push the income tax reform bill in the next Congress. President Aquino did not approve the bill as it would reportedly result in government losing large amounts of taxes. Drilon also said that the 16th Congress was able to pass many laws that had positive results. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines – Senator Franklin Drilon confirmed that Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III, leader of PDP-Laban, will be the next Senate President. Drilon made the announcement after the Liberal Party made an alliance with the group of Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III. Drilon said that based on their agreement, Sotto will be the Senate majority floor leader while Drilon will be the Senate President Pro Tempore. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, […]
