Senator Joel Villanueva on Monday, June 9 questioned the House of Representative’s perceived lack of sincerity to pass the measure increasing the daily minimum wage of workers in the private sector, complaining that the Senate has yet to receive the formal copy of the House version of the bill....
PEACE-MAKER It was in the beautiful city of Sankt Augustin, Germany in 1998 when we addressed a forum organized by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (Foundation), which is affiliated with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), where we first espoused the idea of an “Asian Dialogue” and which would...
The scheduled presentation of the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte on June 2 has been moved to June 11, 2025. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said this is to allow the Senate to tackle priority legislative measures before the 19th Congress adjourns sine...
Senators on Sunday, June 8 called for the immediate convening of the bicameral conference committee that will tackle the wage hike bill to provide the much needed income relief to private sector workers amid the growing economic pressures. Since both the Senate and House of Representatives have...
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) maintained on Monday, May 26 that the 2025 midterm elections was the “most successful” in Philippine history, emphasizing its speed, peace and order, and record-high voter turnout—amid mounting calls from outgoing Makabayan bloc lawmakers for a...
ILOILO CITY – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) recently unveiled a historical marker for the Eagle House – the popular name for the Celso Ledesma house in this city – in time for National Heritage Month. NHCP Chairman Regalado Trota Jose Jr. and NHCP Executive...
The Senate will convene as an impeachment court on June 3 for the purpose of issuing the summons and other orders related to the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. In a letter dated to House Speaker Martin Romualdez, Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said the Senate...
Rep. AA Legarda’s triumph in May 2025 polls a victory for Antique—Legarda Senator Loren Legarda has lauded her brother for securing a decisive victory as Representative of the Lone District of Antique during the recently concluded May 2025 midterm elections. The senator said Antonio ‘AA’...
With the leaderships of the incoming 20th Congress now up for grabs, Vice President Sara Duterte believes that her brother, Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte, must compete for the House speakership position. Vice President Sara Duterte and Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte (OVP, House of Representatives)...
Former senator Leila de Lima and human rights lawyer Chel Diokno have accepted the offer to be part of the House prosecution panel in the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte. Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno and former senator Leila de Lima (Facebook) “The House Speaker has...
Vice President Sara Duterte does not expect the impeachment case to be filed against President Marcos to gain ground in the House of Representatives as majority of the lawmakers there are allies of the Chief Executive. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong ' Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Thursday, May 1 reaffirmed the House of Representatives’ commitment to workers saying the true essence of commemorating Labor Day is by bringing lasting reforms for the benefit of Filipino workers here and abroad. “Labor Day is not just about...
