Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Tuesday said the recent petition filed with the Supreme Court against the alleged unconstitutionality of the Maharlika Investment Fund has to be respected. “We respect the democratic process and the right of every individual to seek legal redress. The House of Representatives, under my leadership, has always prioritized the […]
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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) warned local officials they would file charges against those who threaten local poll officers removing campaign posters outside of the designated areas. The poll body also warned those harassing Comelec officials serving show cause orders to Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election (BSKE) candidates found violating election rules. Poll chairman George […]
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Alarming, to say the least, that fishing banks in the West Philippine Sea will “collapse” and greatly impact the country’s food security. This is the distressing precis raised by experts, which coincided with what Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela described as “severe damage” inflicted on the marine environment and coral reef in the […]
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