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Comelec halts people’s initiative proceedings

George Erwin Garcia Chairman, COMELEC. (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced Monday the suspension of all proceedings related to people’s initiative to amend the 1987 Constitution. The poll body had received signature forms from municipalities and cities across the country for the people’s initiative, …

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PBBM arrives in Vietnam for 2-day state visit

BILATERAL TIES. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos arrive in Vietnam on Monday afternoon (Jan. 29, 2024). Marcos’ two-day state visit is part of the government’s bid to strengthen the bilateral ties between the Philippines and Vietnam. (Photo courtesy of PCO) MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos …

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Diplomat files P10-M cyberlibel suit vs. Daily Tribune

Consul General Elmer Cato (File photo) MANILA – The Consul General of the Philippines in Milan on Monday filed a PHP10-million defamation suit against Daily Tribune for accusing him of coddling the owners of an immigration consultancy firm that is under investigation for allegedly defrauding Filipinos applying for jobs in Italy. Consul …

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UN Rapporteur visits jailed ‘Tacloban 5’

UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan visits journalist Frenchie Cumpio and human rights defenders Marielle Domequil and Alexander Abinguna at the Tacloban City Jail over the weekend. (Photo Courtesy: Kahn via X)  United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan visited members of the “Tacloban 5” at …

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Slow down on the constitutional crisis rhetoric, House leaders tell Zubiri

Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri  House leaders have openly criticized Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, condemning his focus on a potential constitutional crisis rather than promoting constructive dialogue in response to the collaborative gesture of Speaker Martin Romualdez on constitutional amendments. “It is disheartening to see the Senate President jump …

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House leader laments ‘words like daggers’ of some senators

In a fiery display of parliamentary solidarity, House Majority Leader Mannix Dalipe on Saturday denounced the actions of certain senators, whom he did not name, for allegedly undermining the institution’s integrity and the collaborative efforts of Speaker Martin Romualdez. “At a time when our nation beckons for unity and cooperative …

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