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Palace sees ‘pro-active cooperation’ with Senate, House

Tuesday, 26 July 2016 11:31 Written by
With leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives coming from Mindanao, Malacañang is optimistic that President Duterte’s legislative agenda would be passed without much objection in both chambers.Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar yesterday said Malacañang is hopeful that there…

Historic FOI signed into executive order

Monday, 25 July 2016 11:20 Written by
The long wait is over.The public can finally gain greater access to government documents, including Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) of government officials, after President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law the historic on Freedom of Information (FOI)…

SK polls: One small step for anti-dynasty law

Wednesday, 20 July 2016 17:26 Written by
BELIEVE it or not: Children or close relatives of elected officials are not allowed to run in the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) election on Oct. 31.Under Republic Act No. 10742, or the SK Reform Act of 2015, candidates should not be…

Dureza: Peace roadmap to pave the way for federalism

Wednesday, 20 July 2016 11:50 Written by
MANILA, July 20 - In a meeting in Malacañan on Monday, President Rodrigo R. Duterte approved the new “Roadmap to Peace” that will address issues with various rebel groups, Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza announced during a…

SC acquits Gloria Arroyo of plunder, sets her free

Tuesday, 19 July 2016 17:02 Written by
MANILA, Philippines (5th UPDATE) – After nearly 4 years of hospital arrest, former Philippine president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will soon be free.The Supreme Court on Tuesday, July 19, acquitted Mrs Arroyo of plunder as it granted her plea to drop the…

Drilon wants turncoats penalized

Monday, 18 July 2016 12:43 Written by
MANILA, Philippines – With the once ruling Liberal Party hemorrhaging from defections to the new majority, Sen. Franklin Drilon wants political turncoats penalized as part of an overhaul of the party system.Drilon has filed a bill seeking to strengthen the…

Comelec bares calendar of activities for the Barangay and SK polls

Thursday, 14 July 2016 11:08 Written by
MANILA, July 14 (PIA) -- Those interested to run in the forthcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) posts may file their Certificate of Candidacy starting October 3 up to October 5. This is based on the Calendar of Activities listed…

Germany, Switzerland, US to attend talks on federalism

Tuesday, 12 July 2016 12:31 Written by
MANILA, Philippines - Representatives from Switzerland, Germany, the US and other nations with federal governments will attend the roundtable discussions set by the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan as the Duterte administration steps up its campaign for a shift to…
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