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On 31 August 2006, the Comelec promulgated the resolution denying due course and dismissing the PI petition. The Commission on Elections is compelled to reject the People’s Initiative, or PI, petitions when these are presented, based on a precedent ruling. On 25 August 2006, Raul Lambino and Erico Aumentado filed …

Eight in 10 Filipinos believe that the administration should work with the United States amid continuing tensions in the West Philippine Sea, a recent Pulse Asia survey commissioned by international think tank Stratbase Institute showed. Seventy-nine percent of Filipinos said they want the government to work with the United States, …

Despite congressional support for a constituent assembly to amend the Constitution, organizers of a controversial people’s initiative said they will continue their own efforts to push Charter change. Former legislator Alfredo Garbin Jr., who heads the group Movants of People’s Initiative, said they welcomed a Senate resolution calling for the …

United Nations Special Rapporteur (UNSR) Irene Khan’s 10-day visit to the Philippines will focus on learning about the Marcos administration’s efforts in upholding freedom of opinion and expression, and is not connected to the International Criminal Court (ICC) drug war investigation, a Palace official said. UN  Special Rapporteur (UNSR) freedom …

This photo shows a screengrab from a video aired on television about the 1987 Constitution. MANILA, Philippines — Minority lawmakers have raised concerns about the true intentions of those behind the campaign to change the 1987 Constitution, questioning both the timing and legitimacy of the push to liberalize economic provisions …

ROADBLOCK. Policemen block the convoy of the transport groups Manibela and Piston along España Ave. in Manila on Tuesday as jeepney drivers and operators protest against the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program. Other members of PISTON also held protests in cities like Cebu (photo below). Norman Cruz and Alan Tangcawan  …

UK moves asylum-seekers to temporary-housing barge “Bibby Stockholm” LONDON – Britain’s home secretary on Monday reiterated the government’s policy to reduce the number of migrants arriving by legal routes as well as to stop asylum seekers arriving across the English Channel in small boats. Responding to lawmakers’ questions in parliament, James …

Writer E. Jean Carroll is seeking $10 million US in compensatory damages and millions more in punitive damages in a defamation claim against former U.S. president Donald Trump. Here’s what you need to know about the case.  Jury will consider damages for statements Trump made regarding writer while president. Donald …

Canada will abide by all rulings arising from South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), officials at Global Affairs Canada have told CBC News. The clarification comes after days of confusion over statements issued Friday by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Minister Mélanie …

In an Iowa gym, Republicans faced a choice. They chose Donald Trump. A historic landslide in the Iowa caucuses cemented Trump’s frontrunner status as Republican Party nominee. His supporters mocked concerns about Jan. 6.  Supporters mock concerns about Jan. 6 as Trump cements GOP frontrunner status with Iowa landslide. In …