Senators Bam Aquino, Risa Hontiveros, and Francis ‘Kiko’ Pangilinan attend the first regular session of the Senate for the 20th Congress on July 28, 2025. (Courtesy: Kiko Pangilinan / Facebook) Three senators on Monday urged the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision halting the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara …
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MODERN ARMED FORCES. A Sabrah light tank armed with a 105mm main gun taken at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on Dec. 17, 2024. The tank was acquired as part of the ongoing modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. (PNA photo by Priam Nepomuceno) MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on …
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Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program housing units (File photo courtesy of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development) MANILA – Filipino homebuyers now have more housing options under the recalibrated Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) program, following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to expand the reach and …
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From left to right:: Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos, Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez, 4PS Party-list Rep. Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan (Facebook, PPAB) The House of Representatives will convene for the first time in the current 20th Congress tomorrow, Monday, July 28, on the day of President Marcos’ …
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House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left), President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (PPAB, Facebook) House Speaker Martin Romualdez was quick to support President Marcos’ call to realign national priorities with the everyday needs of Filipinos as far as the national budget is concerned. The House leader issued a statement to this effect …
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President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. delivers his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City on July 28, 2025. Also in the frame are Senate President Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero and House Speaker Martin Romualdez. (Courtesy: SONA Official Website) President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday ordered …
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Despite a recent Supreme Court ruling junking the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, the majority of Filipinos believe she should still face a Senate trial to address the allegations. This is according to the latest Tugon ng Masa survey conducted by OCTA Research from July 12 to 17, …
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Workers do renovation works around the House of Representatives within the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City on July 3, 2024. (STAR / Miguel De Guzman) PDP-Laban wants critic of SC cited in contempt MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has basically amended the Constitution and intruded on Congress’ …
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Leyte 1st District Rep. Martin Romualdez and Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep. Sandro Marcos pose with Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula after a thanksgiving mass to mark the convening of the 20th Congress, at the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, Manila yesterday. MANILA, Philippines — The overwhelming majority in the House …
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Civil Service Commission (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — Government employees affected by the successive storms and the southwest monsoon may avail themselves of a five-day Special Emergency Leave (SEL), which shall not be deducted from their regular leave credits. “Those residing or working in areas officially declared under a …
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