Senators on Monday, February 19 disproved rumors of a current plot to replace Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri, and that it will be a challenge for one to succeed. In an interview, Zubiri said that he is extremely honored to serve at the pleasure of his colleagues. He mentioned, however,...
BETTER DAYS Over three decades have passed since the 1987 Constitution was ratified. It was crafted immediately after a regime change that emerged after a peaceful revolution. A lot has changed over the years. Globally, countries have opened up their economies as a necessary step toward growth. Our...
Senators on Monday, February 12 reiterated that the Philippines is already open for business without the need for any constitutional amendments. Sen. Sonny Angara presides over the continuation of the Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes Subcommittee hearing on Senate Resolution of...
Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara on Sunday, February 11 called on the public to closely follow the Senate’s ongoing hearings on Resolution of Both Houses No. 6 to gain a better understanding on the proposed amendments to the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution. ...
BETTER DAYS It is not that often that a country is given an opportunity to take part in an event that has a global following and one that has the potential to reap huge benefits for the host. In 2023, we were fortunate to have been selected as one of three countries, alongside Japan and Indonesia,...
The Senate Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes has invited representatives from the country’s big business groups and economists to provide their expert opinions on the proposal to amend the supposed “restrictive” economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution....
Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara on Thursday, February 8 said he is confident that the holding of a plebiscite alongside an election is possible and allowed by the Supreme Court. Citing the 1981 Occena vs Comelec case, Angara said such political exercise is allowed and has long...
Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara on Thursday, February 8 expressed his disappointment over the apparent harassment exhibited by some lawmakers at the House of Representatives, who are pushing for Charter change via the People’s Initiative (PI) mode, against the Senate. Angara...
Senators on Wednesday, February 7 defended the Senate’s protracted timeline in discussing the proposed economic amendments to the 1987 Constitution, citing the need to listening intently on the opinions of constitutional experts and legal luminaries at this point in time. This comes after...
The Senate adopted on Tuesday, Feb. 6, a resolution commending the FIBA Local Organizing Committee (LOC), the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) as well as the private sector, and all government agencies and instrumentalities for the successful hosting of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup....
Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara said he is considering passing the proposed amendments to the 1987 Constitution in time with the upcoming 2025 midterm elections. Sen. Sonny Angara, chairperson of the subcommittee of the Committee on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes, commences...
BALER, Aurora -- Presidential son Vincent "Vinny" Marcos was thrilled to show support to the skate community following Baler’s hosting of the first-ever Southeast Asian Street Skateboarding Competition at the town’s newly built skatepark here. The youngest children of President Ferdinand...
