MANILA, Philippines – Marikina Rep. Miro Quimbo on Monday recommended a joint congressional caucus between the Senate and the House of Representatives to fast-track the approval of bills identified as priorities by the Marcos administration. In a media briefing, Quimbo said lawmakers could push priority bills more quickly through the legislative mill if congressional leaders

Any revision to the Senate impeachment court’s tentative timeline for Vice President Sara Duterte’s trial should move the proceedings forward rather than delay them, House lead prosecutor and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said Monday. Luistro stressed that the 1987 Constitution requires not only the convening of the impeachment court but also the prompt conduct of

  House lead prosecutor and justice committee Chair Gerville Luistro on Monday welcomed the latest Octa Research survey showing strong public support for proceeding with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Luistro said the findings validate what the House prosecution panel believes is the public demand for accountability. Octa’s latest Tugon ng Masa

Manila Water affirms its readiness to ensure a reliable and safe water supply across its East Zone concession despite declining water levels in Angat Dam, even as increased water demand is expected when classes resume on June 8. Although the level of Angat Dam has fallen below the minimum operating level of 180 meters, Manila

Senator Jinggoy Estrada did not yield to threats and pressure. Senator Jinggoy Estrada surrendered and claimed that he turned down proposals to abandon the Senate’s “independent” majority bloc. Hours after the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division issued the warrant for the arrest of Senator Jinggoy Estrada, he appeared and surrendered, vowing to face the charges against him “head-on.” ... Read more

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