House leaders have welcomed President Marcos 's call for a special session on June 17, saying it provides an opportunity for Congress to complete key legislation on social protection, education, and healthcare. Hailing the Palace move were Speaker Isabela 6th district Rep. Faustino "Bojie" Dy...
President Marcos has called Congress to a special session on June 17 to urgently act on priority legislative measures aimed at strengthening social protection, expanding access to education and healthcare, and providing greater support to vulnerable Filipinos amid ongoing energy challenges and...
The Senate majority bloc led by Senate President Pro Tempore and acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian is ready for any dirty tricks that disgraced ex-Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano may attempt during the Senate 's special session. Sen. Panfilo "Ping” Lacson made this assurance...
' Senator Joel Villanueva announced on Sunday, June 14 that he would attend a special session to be called by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. In a video message aired during the Jesus is Lord (JIL) Church 's Sunday service, Villanueva acknowledged that the...
Malacañang said the ongoing leadership dispute in the Senate cannot be characterized as a "constitutional crisis," reiterating that the Palace only recognizes the leadership of acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian. "Sa mata po ng Malacañang, sa mata po ng Ehekutibo, wala po tayong matatawag...
A ranking member of the House of Representatives is willing to support calls for a special session if only to allow the Senate to straighten out its leadership squabble. House Committee on Justice Chairperson Batangas 2nd district Rep. Gerville “Jinky Bitrics” Luistro said a special session...
Former Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III said on Saturday, June 6, that the current leadership dispute in the Senate can only be resolved if senators convene in a formal session, ideally through a special session called by the President. "Kung mapaaga yan, mas mabuti (If that can...
The Sandiganbayan’s Special Division has dismissed the remaining claims in a long-running forfeiture case against the late former president Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. and former first lady Imelda R. Marcos after the government informed the anti-graft court that it would no longer present evidence...
President Marcos has declared special non-working days in 13 areas across the country for their respective celebration of founding anniversaries. Marcos declared June 1, Monday, as special non-working day in the municipality of Palapag, Northern Samar. The declaration was made under Proclamation...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has approved a special national prayer beginning Pentecost Sunday, May 31, as it calls for enlightenment, conversion and renewal amid a nation that “stands at a difficult crossroads.” The prayer was approved during the CBCP Permanent...
The House of Representatives has approved on second reading the measure seeking to declare National Election Day a regular holiday, as opposed to a special non-working holiday. Given penultimate passage in the chamber during plenary session Wednesday night, May 20 via simple voice vote (ayes vs....
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) is tracking three motorcycle riders who were allegedly involved in a hit-and-run incident at the corner C.P. Garcia Avenue and Masinsinan Street in Barangay UP Campus, Quezon City, at 3:51 a.m. on May 16. Initial investigation showed that the 58-year-old...
