Akbayan Party-list is leading a call in the House of Representatives to conduct a comprehensive probe into Pax Silica or the United States (US)-led international advanced technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and rare earth minerals supply chain initiative. This, as Akbayan Party-list Rep....
The Sandiganbayan Third Division has ordered the arrest of Uswag Ilonggo Party-list Rep. James “Jojo” Ang Jr. and issued a Hold Departure Order (HDO) after finding probable cause to try him for alleged graft. “After a careful review of the resolution and its supporting documents, as well as...
More about results and less about politics, please. This, in a nutshell, is what Bagong Henerasyon (BH) Party-list wants to hear from President Marcos 's penultimate State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27. The party-list 's nominee, Assistant Minority Leader Robert Nazal,...
Kamanggagawa Party-list Rep. Eli San Fernando expressed hope that one act of wrongdoing in Singapore won 't tarnish the good name of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) all over the world. San Fernando was reacting to the case of domestic worker Raguindin Bassig, who, upon deeper reflection, made...
Bagong Henerasyon (BH) Party-list is demanding an immediate House investigation into the methodologies and processes used by the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) in setting electricity rates, including pass-through charges that have burdened consumers. BH Party-list Rep. Robert Nazal said the...
House impeachment adviser and prosecution panel spokesperson Robert Ace Barbers pointed out that 70 percent of Filipinos believe Vice President Sara Duterte must answer her impeachment charges. Barbers had this to say Friday, July 24, as he doused cold water on Duterte’s supposed continued...
If Akbayan Party-list Rep. Dadah Kiram Ismula would have her way, she would repeal the so-called “forgiveness clause" in the Revised Penal Code (RPC) as it pertains to the crime of rape. Ismula filed in the current 20th Congress House Bill (HB) No. 10099, which seeks to remove Article 266-C of...
Congressmen past and present, and from both sides of the political fence have condemned a Chinese media outlet 's "racist and dehumanizing" depiction of Filipinos as monkeys. The House "Young Guns" blocwhich is part of the majority--released on Friday, July 17 a joint statement to denounce the...
Assistant Minority Leader Akbayan Party-list Rep. Chel Diokno has reiterated the need for the House of Representatives launch a inquiry on the sudden and unexplained surge in electricity costs. This, as the lawyer-solon cited concerns from consumers regarding power distribution giant, the Manila...
Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos is prodding the Marcos administration to provide digital literacy training to Filipino youth, saying it will greatly increase their chances of landing a job. Bernos says this is especially true for individuals who are unable to enroll for higher studies. "As...
House Deputy Majority Leader 1-Rider Party-list Rep. Rodge Gutierrez is prodding local government units (LGUs) to adhere to higher No Contact Apprehension Program (NCAP) standards. This, after the lawyer-legislator acknowledged the Supreme Court’s (SC) resolution dismissing the consolidated...
After Allen Ansay publicly revealed that he stopped courting screen partner Sofia Pablo months ago, the actress has now shared her side of the story. Speaking in an interview aired on "24 Oras" recently, Sofia confirmed that Allen had indeed ended his courtship, saying they both decided it was best...
