A total 67 congressmen will "graduate" from the House of Representatives, with most of them expected to either run for another position or get relatives to alternate for them. read more »
In commemoration of the December 10 International Human Rights Day, Rep. Liza Maza of Gabriela and Makabayan Senatorial candidate today expressed support to the nationwide protest against Arroyo’s dubious declaration of Martial law in Maguindanao through Proclamation No. 1959 and the resounding call for justice for all victims of unbridled cases of human rights violations. read more »
MANILA, Philippines—Lawyers led by former Senate President Jovito Salonga Monday filed five separate petitions asking the Supreme Court to nullify President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s declaration of martial law in Maguindanao province. read more »
Heeding the call of a majority of congressmen, the leadership of the House of Representatives abandoned last night its bid to prevent the holding of joint session of Congress, agreeing to hold it today, at the latest. read more »
The two chambers of Congress will debate the legality of the imposition of martial law in Maguindanao in a joint session on Tuesday afternoon at the earliest. read more »
SEVERAL petitions seeking to declare unconstitutional President Arroyo’s declaration of martial law in Maguindanao were filed before the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday. read more »
MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) - Several Philippine lawmakers filed a petition to the Supreme Court Monday, questioning the President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's decision to put the province of Maguindanao under martial law. read more »
MANILA, Philippines - Left-leaning party-list groups, which claim a voter base of three million, are likely to endorse the presidential candidacy of Nacionalista Party (NP) standard-bearer Sen. Manuel Villar Jr. read more »
After imposing price controls over fuel prices, two militant lawmakers are now urging the Palace to place electricity distributed by the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) under Executive Order 839 to avert a looming rate increase. Executive Order 839 was issued in the aftermath of back-to-back storms that ravaged the Philippine main island of Luzon, where a state of calamity remains in effect. read more »
