Cayetano explains proposed extension of term limits for lawmakers

Credit to Author: eestopace| Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 13:23:12 +0000

Taguig-Pateros Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano insisted Friday that there is a logical reason behind his proposal to extend the term limits of lawmakers.

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Duterte wants ‘Department of OFWs’ set up by December

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 12:33:47 +0000

Duterte wants ‘Department of OFWs’ set up by December

President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday said he wants a Department of Overseas Filipino Workers by December this year.

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Southern Tagalog gets new Army commander

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 12:15:58 +0000

Southern Tagalog gets new Army commander

A seasoned senior Army officer who has led successful anti-insurgency campaigns is the new commander of the 2nd Infantry Division.

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Robredo regrets not standing up against fake news, trolls attacking her

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 11:51:48 +0000

Vice President Leni Robredo has admitted that her decision to ignore fake news perpetrated by a propaganda machine against her was a mistake.

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Bomb prankster targets QC building

Credit to Author: acerojano| Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 11:49:14 +0000

Bomb prankster targets QC building

A building on Tomas Morato Avenue corner Roces Avenue in Barangay Sacred Heart, Quezon City was targetted on Friday morning by a prankster who said a bomb was planted at the establishment. 

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Robredo says she believes Duterte knows she’s not part of ouster plots

Credit to Author: eestopace| Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 11:28:02 +0000

Despite being constantly dragged into alleged destabilization plans, Vice President Leni Robredo said Friday she believes President Rodrigo Duterte knows that she is not a threat.

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JBC issues shortlist for Duterte’s 10th appointee to SC

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 10:32:46 +0000

The JBC has already come up with a list of names to replace Supreme Court Associate Justice Mariano Del Castillo, who will reach the mandatory retirement age on July 29.

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Bill seeks to declare PCA ruling anniversary a special working holiday

Credit to Author: eestopace| Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 08:42:57 +0000

A lawmaker from the Magdalo party-list has refiled a proposal that would make July 12 a special working holiday in commemoration of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) decision debunking China’s nine-dash line territorial claim.

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If Romualdez runs for VP in 2022, Duterte will endorse him – Palace

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 07:38:43 +0000

If Romualdez runs for VP in 2022, Duterte will endorse him – Palace

President Duterte will endorse Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez if the lawmaker decides to run for Vice President in the 2022 elections.

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Cayetano initiates meeting with top rivals after hints of looming House coup

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 05:56:16 +0000

Taguig Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano has called for a meeting with two of his strongest rivals in the Speaker race on Thursday night after Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte warned that an aspirant may stage a coup d’état during the election for the top House post on July 22.

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