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A bill seeking to penalize political turncoatism has a better chance of becoming law than an anti-political dynasty bill, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III said Friday, Aug. 5. Pimentel, a former Senate President, made this observation after former Philippine President and now...

Senior Deputy Speaker and Pampanga 2nd district Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has filed a bill that, if enacted, would make life difficult for so-called "political turncoats" or "political butterflies". (Sonika Agarwal/ Unsplash) Arroyo, a former president and House Speaker, filed House Bill (HB)...

The Philippines should now start opening the conversation on whether or not runoff elections will work in the country, presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo said. Vice President Leni Robredo visits the Guagua Municipal Hall in Guagua, Pampanga, where she was given a warm reception by...