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(Eagle News) — The rumored plot to oust Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez was “very briefly touched” on during the all-member caucus of the House of Representatives on Monday, July 23. Deputy Speaker Gwen Garcia, who attended the caucus held to discuss the Bangsamoro Organic Law, did not, however, confirm if the move to replace Alvarez was to push through. She only said that if there was indeed such a move, “I’m sure may mag-oobject..” “I think […]
(Eagle News)—-The 17th Congress opened on Monday, July 23, its third regular session, hours before President Rodrigo Duterte was slated to deliver his third State of the Nation Address. Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez delivered a speech at the start of the House of Representatives’ session, touting what he said were the Lower House’s accomplishments under his leadership. There have been reports Alvarez would be replaced by Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, who was deputy speaker until she was […]
by Glenn Chapman Agence France Presse SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Apple’s new HomePod speaker may be music to the ears of its loyal fans, but how much it can crank up volume in the smart speaker market remains to be heard. Apple unveiled its long-awaited HomePod at its annual developers conference taking place this week in the heart of Silicon Valley, enticing lovers of its products with a high-end offering in a market dominated […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday took up the cudgels for Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, who has come under fire after admitting he had another girlfriend and children out of wedlock. “Sino ba walang babae dito? Mayor Herbert (Bautista) tumingin ka sa akin and I’ll tell you you’re a liar,” he told the Quezon City mayor, drawing laughs from the audience at the newly inaugurated Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s Crisis Monitoring and Management Center. […]
