Tag: validity

De Lima on SC decision affirming validity of her arrest: It is proof “Davao criminal syndicate” has “extended its influence in judiciary”

(Eagle News)–Senator Leila de Lima on Saturday, June 9, belied former Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre’s claim that the Supreme Court decision that affirmed the validity of her arrest on drug charges vindicated him. According to De Lima, “it only means that the Davao criminal syndicate that has captured state power in 2016 has not only been using the power of the executive department to eliminate their sworn enemies, like myself, but was also able to extend […]

Panukalang palawigin ang validity ng mga lisensya, pasado na sa Senate committee level

Ni Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service Pasado na sa Senate committee on public services ang panukalang palawigin pa ang validity ng driver’s license. Walang tumutol nang isalang sa botohan ang panukalang batas na gawing limang taon ang validity ng lisensya mula sa kasalukuyang taon. Sa pamamagitan ng inaprubahang panukala, aamyendahan ang Republic Act No. 4136 o ang Land Transportation and Traffic Code. Sa pagdinig nangako ang Land Transportation Office na hindi ito magpapataw ng dagdag na singil […]

What makes an ordinance valid?

QUEZON City, Philippines  (Eagle News Service, May 12) – Last March, the Quezon City government issued a controversial ordinance which limited the number of pets a resident can have. Said ordinance was met with protests, with prominent animal welfare groups leading the mass actions. To the relief of animal lovers, the said ordinance was later superseded by a new ordinance which technically has the effect of repealing the previous controversial. Of course, this is just […]