QUEZON City, Philippines, April 23 (Eagle News) — The leaders of the House of Representatives expressed different opinions regarding the issue of full automation of the upcoming 2016 elections, with House Speaker Sonny Belmonte saying that he will not allow a return to manual election while others are calling for a semi-automatic election. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
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Mamasapano incident, not an impeachable offense
According to House Speaker Sonny Belmonte, the President only committed a fault in judgment and not an impeachable offense regarding the Mamasapano incident.
PNoy meets with several members of the Congress regarding the Mamasapano incident
President Aquino met with several members of the House of Representatives regarding the Mamasapano incident, including House Speaker Sonny Belmonte.
Officials Laud Philippine Arena Inauguration
Government officials were all praises for Ciudad de Victoria and its centerpiece, the Philippine Arena, as they voiced their support for the facility. House Speaker Sonny Belmonte, who was also present during the groundbreaking ceremony for the arena last year, was astounded, claiming he has seen the outside of the place several times but was amazed by its sheer size when he stepped inside. Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos, meanwhile, remarked that it is a […]





