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Charie Abarca
9 months
@inquirerdotnet LOOK: Despite Comelec’s strict campaign ban on election day, sample ballots are still distributed here outside Pasong Tamo Elementary School #BSKE2023
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BREAKING: The DFA on Friday confirmed another Filipino fatality amid the armed conflict between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas.  DFA Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega said this brings the number of killed Filipinos to three.  @inquirerdotnet
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11 months
Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros on the proposed revision of “Diktadurang Marcos” in the new basic education curriculum: An accurate historical record is a guide to a better future. May mga bagay na ‘di dapat pinapayagan ang rebranding. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
10 months
NEWS UPDATE: Dodong, main witness to the alleged maltreatment of domestic helper Elvie Vergara, escaped a shooting attempt at around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, says Senator Francis Tolentino. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
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JUST IN: AFP airs concern over Chinese vessels swarming in Iroquois Reef and Sabina Shoal. @inquirerdotnet (Photos from AFP Western Command)
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@inquirerdotnet Senator Risa Hontiveros: Mula 2009, P10 million lang ang natatanggap taon-taon ng ating Coast Guard. Hindi makatarungan na kung sino pa ang dumedepensa laban sa isang dambuhalang bansa, sila pa ang hindi nabibigyan ng sapat na intel funds. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
11 months
JUST IN: #GoringPH intensifies into a tropical storm while moving northwestward over PH sea east of Basco, Batanes, says Pagasa. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
11 months
ICYMI: Senators wore “West PH Sea shirts” during Gilas Pilipinas’ match with China at the FIBA World Cup held Saturday, Sept. 2. Senate Majority Leader Villanueva says just like in the arbitrary ruling, “we had a commanding and convincing victory against China.” @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
11 months
NOW: The Senate panel on nat’l defense and security, peace, unification and reconciliation holds a public hearing to assess the current situation in the West Philippine Sea. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
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JUST IN: Senator JV Ejercito withdraws his signature on the document seeking to reverse a Senate panel’s request to arrest alleged rapist Apollo Quiboloy. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
11 months
HAPPENING NOW: Senate begins tackling the proposed 2024 budget of the Department of Migrant Workers @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
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JUST IN: Senator Risa Hontiveros files a resolution seeking to probe the “warrantless arrest” of Director Jade Castro and his three companions for allegedly torching a modernized jeepney in Catanauan, Quezon. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
8 months
“Now and always, justice will prevail.” LOOK: Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros and former Senator Leila de Lima share an embrace hours after the latter’s bail plea was granted by a Muntinlupa court. @inquirerdotnet | 📹 OS Hontiveros
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Charie Abarca
1 year
Senate begins probe on the perennial flooding in Metro Manila and ill-protected provinces, seeking to determine the changes needed to improve the country’s flood programs. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
9 months
HAPPENING NOW: Senator Cynthia Villar presides over the chamber’s hearing on large-scale land reclamation projects in the Philippines @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
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READ: The Senate has issued a fresh subpoena against alleged sex offender and religious leader Apollo Quiboloy. Senator Risa Hontiveros, who chairs the committee on women tackling Quiboloy’s alleged crimes, said the next hearing is set on March 5, 2024. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
2 months
ZUBIRI OUT, ESCUDERO IN AS SENATE PRESIDENT BREAKING: Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero will take over as Senate President, replacing Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri. Zubiri has formally stepped down from his post on Monday. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
6 months
NEWS UPDATE: Senate elects the following lawmakers as new members of the powerful Commission on Appointments: — Senator Raffy Tulfo — Senator Joel Villanueva — Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa — Senator Bong Revilla @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
11 months
Senator Hontiveros hits back at VP Duterte, says: Trabaho lang walang drama. “Akala ko ba the OVP can live without confidential funds? Bakit parang pinapawisan na yata kayo dyan, budget hearing pa lang? Lahat naglalabas ng proposed budget. Hindi kayo special.” @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
8 months
JUST IN; Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros files a resolution urging Malacañang to cooperate with the International Criminal Court and assist the international tribunal in its investigation of the human rights situation in the Philippines. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
8 months
NOW: CA committee on health continues its deliberation on the appointment of Dr. Teodoro Herbosa as the country’s health chief. CA previously bypassed the confirmation of Herbosa’s appointment  due to “lack of material time.” @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
11 months
The Department of Foreign Affairs says there is no information yet if any Filipino nationals have been affected by the catastrophic wildfires in Hawaii. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
7 months
Ongoing: Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros holds a press briefing on the alleged crimes of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ headed by self-declared “Appointed Son of God” Apollo Quiboloy. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
4 months
‘CHINA HAS NO RIGHT TO BE IN AYUNGIN SHOAL’ JUST IN: DFA summons the Chinese embassy’s Charge d’affaires and protested against China’s aggressive actions during the Philippines’ resupply mission in Ayungin Shoal on March 23.  @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
10 months
A harrowing tale of an alleged “cult” preying on minors in Socorro, Surigao del Norte has reached the Senate.  Sen. Risa Hontiveros raised the plight of children in Socorro who were allegedly raped and forced into marriage after they were influenced by a cult. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
6 months
JUST IN: The Senate committee on women moves to subpoena alleged sex offender and self-proclaimed Appointed of God Apollo Quiboloy, commanding him to attend succeeding hearings on his alleged crimes.  @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
6 months
@inquirerdotnet She later on presented a video where in her cousin House Speaker Martin Romualdez was seen saying “wala kayong pakialam sa PI.” Attached is a recording of Sen. Marcos’ presentation during today’s hearing. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
9 months
Villar tells ex-DENR EMB Director William Cuñado: You have to hear their voices so that you will know what grave mistake you made here. Ang dami-daming nagco-complain to this reclamation in Manila Bay. I think you issued ECC without any consultation with anybody.  @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
5 months
“There’s no truth to it.” WATCH: Senator Jinggoy Estrada belies speculations that he would replace Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, saying he is not ready to take over. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
6 months
‘43 STRONG’ LOOK: The 43 legislative districts in PH that did not participate in the ongoing push for People’s Initiative Charter change (Cha-change) according to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri.  @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
10 months
JUST IN: Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Teresita Daza says the DFA will take “appropriate measures” to protect the country’s sovereignty and the livelihood of Filipino fisherfolk. This comes after China’s reported installation of barriers in Scarborough Shoal. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
7 months
JUST IN: Senator Risa Hontiveros files a resolution calling for an “extensive” investigation into the recent power outage which affected households throughout Panay and Guimaras. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
5 months
JUST IN: Voting 20-0-0, the upper chamber approves on final reading Senate Bill No. 2534 under Committee Report No. 190 — a measure seeking P100-daily minimum wage increase for private sector workers — during the chamber’s Monday plenary session. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
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READ: Senator Risa Hontiveros wants probe on former President Rodrigo Duterte’s “gentleman’s agreement” with China. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
4 months
The Philippines, Japan, and the United States will hold its first ever trilateral leaders’ summit on April 11, White House confirms. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
7 months
LOOK: PH votes in favor of a UN resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and unconditional release of all hostages in Gaza. UN General Assembly later on adopted the measure with a large majority of 153 in favour, 10 against, and 23 abstentions.   @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
11 months
@inquirerdotnet Sen. Raffy Tulfo, chairperson of the chamber’s panel on migrant workers, asks DMW: Saan napunta ang perang nakalaan para sa inyo noong nakaraang taon? Sa dami ng problema at pangyayaring naganap, bakit halos wala kayong ginastos? @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
6 months
Senator Risa Hontiveros, who was presiding over Tuesday's hearing as panel chair, moved to subpoena the religious leader.  Quiboloy skipped today’s hearing for an undisclosed reason. He was represented by his legal counsel Atty Melanio Elvis M. Balayan. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
8 months
Sen. Bato dela Rosa says he was personally offended by Sen. Risa Hontiveros’ decision to file a resolution calling on Malacañang to cooperate with the ICC and accommodate the tribunal’s bid to start its investigation on ex-Pres. Duterte’s bloody war on drugs. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
11 months
LOOK: The wake of 15-year-old John Frances Ompad. He died on Aug. 20 after he was shot by Police Cpl. Arnulfo Sabillo, 37, whose actual target was the victim’s 19-year-old brother John Ace Ompad. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
10 months
JUST IN: The Commission on Appointments on Wednesday approved the ad interim appointment of defense chief Gilberto Teodoro Jr. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
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JUST IN: Sen. Nancy Binay files on Monday an ethics complaint against Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano for allegedly resorting to name-calling and behaving disorderly during the chamber’s proceedings. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
8 months
LOOK: The Bicameral Conference Committee for the P5.768 trillion national budget next year officially convened on Thursday. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
6 months
@inquirerdotnet Speaker Romualdez earlier denied issuing a directive to start a people’s initiative in a bid to amend the 1987 Constitution. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
6 months
JUST IN: PIRMA lead convenor Noel Oñate confirms coordinating with House Speaker Martin Romualdez and other c ongressmen to achieve the 3 percent signature per congressional district in line with people’s initiative. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
7 months
@inquirerdotnet Hontiveros calls on the Department of Justice to issue an immigration lookout bulletin order to prevent Quiboloy from leaving the country. “He must not escape accountability. Our children’s lives are at stake,” she said. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
6 months
Senate Maj. Leader Joel Villanueva took a firm stand on Cha-cha, says Filipinos shouldn’t be fooled into thinking that this would solve problems in PH: Di po ito ang sagot sa kumakalam na sikmura, kawalan ng trabaho, at pagtaas ng presyo ng mga bilihin.  @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
9 months
Senator Imee Marcos visits the tomb of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. at the Libingan ng Mga Bayani on Wednesday. Along with the senator is President Bongbong Marcos, first Lady Liza Marcos, and former first Lady Imelda Marcos. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
1 year
NOW: The second public hearing on the status of the implementation of the K to 12 Law (Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education) begins. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
11 months
The Senate approves on third and final reading House Bill No. 7413, an act renaming Agham road and the BIR road in Quezon City as Senator Miriam P. Defensor-Santiago Avenue. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
8 months
Senator Imee Marcos on House reso calling on PH gov’t agencies to cooperate with ICC’s probe into the bloody drug war that transpired during former President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration: Ang laking kahihiyan sa Pilipinas kapag pumasok ang ICC na ‘yan. @inquirerdotnet
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It’s confirmed: Chinese woman Guo Hua Ping is Alice Guo JUST IN: Senator Risa Hontiveros says embattled Bamban Mayor Alice Guo’s fingerprints matched with Chinese woman Guo Hua Ping.  @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
7 months
READ: Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros formally appeals to the Department of Justice to issue an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order to prevent self-declared “Appointed Son of God” Apollo Quiboloy from leaving the Philippines.  @inquirerdotnet
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“Is this a case of stolen identity?” JUST IN: Senator Risa Hontiveros says a different individual with the name Alice Leal Guo already exists in the database of the NBI, prompting her to ask if the suspended mayor is assuming the identity of a Filipino woman. @inquirerdotnet
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1 year
Senator Win Gatchalian admits: There’s a huge gap between the concepts of mother tongue-based learning and its implementation. Citing data from @PSAgovph , Gatchalian said there are over 240 languages in PH but only 19 are being taught in schools nationwide. @inquirerdotnet
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@inquirerdotnet Senator Raffy Tulfo moves to subpoena Police Major Allan De Castro and his personal bodyguard and driver Jeffrey Magpantay. Police earlier identified De Castro and Magpantay as suspects into the disappearance of Beauty Queen Catherine Camilon. @inquirerdotnet
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9 months
NOW: The Senate committee on agriculture, food and agrarian reform begins its motu proprio investigation into the unauthorized sale of African Swine Fever vaccine in PH markets. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
10 months
@inquirerdotnet Witness Richard Pinto on why he took a photo of Elvie Vergara: Naaawa ako sa kalagayan niya. Hindi pa sya bulag [noon]. @inquirerdotnet
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10 months
@inquirerdotnet Senator Risa Hontiveros: Sabi ng liderato ng Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc., parang normal subdivision lang daw ang [Sitio] Kapihan, pero sa subdivision namin, ‘di nila nirerequire ang iisang gupit para sa mga babae. @inquirerdotnet
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6 months
JUST IN: Many senators are no longer interested in pushing for the Resolution of Both Houses No. 6 or the measure that seeks to amend certain economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution, said Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva. @inquirerdotnet
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10 months
Another witness and former helper of the Ruiz family, Melinda Magno, swore under oath that she was also assaulted and verbally abused by France Ruiz. @inquirerdotnet
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@inquirerdotnet Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva backed Zubiri’s words, emphasizing that Filipinos shouldn’t let China bully the Philippines. @inquirerdotnet “Ang importante dito ay hindi tayo nagpapalupig. Ang importante dito, buo ang suporta ng bawat isa sa atin at mali ang China…”
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@jclem3 Good day! This is Charie Abarca of . May I ask permission if we can include this tweet in one of our articles? Looking forward to hearing from you. Maraming salamat!
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11 months
Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, chairperson of chamber’s panel on nat’l defense, says: We would like to be updated on what steps have been undertaken by the DFA and the Executive branch following the passage of [Senate Resolution No. 79] @inquirerdotnet
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8 months
The committee, comprising selected lawmakers from the House of Representatives and the Senate, faces a huge task of reconciling the differences between conflicting provisions of House Bill No. 8980, which contains the 2024 national budget.  @inquirerdotnet
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1 year
JUST IN: The Senate adopts a resolution condemning China’s continued aggression in the West Philippine Sea. @inquirerdotnet
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10 months
Senator Risa Hontiveros presses China to pay environmental damages in the West Philippine Sea. This, after the AFP sounded the alarm over China’s alleged harvesting and destruction of corals in Rozul Reef. @inquirerdotnet
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@inquirerdotnet Witness Paolo “Pawpaw” Toling testifies: Madalas pong masaktan si Ate Elvie dahil marami raw po siyang ginagawang kasalanan. @inquirerdotnet Toling: Sinusuntok, sinisikmuraan, inuuntog po sa freezer [si Elvie]. @inquirerdotnet
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10 months
@inquirerdotnet BREAKING: Senators Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and Risa Hontiveros cited in contempt alleged Socorro cult members Jey Rence Quilario (Senior Agila), Mamerto Galanida, Janeth Ajoc, and Karren Sanico for allegedly evading lawmakers’ queries. @inquirerdotnet
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2 months
Former Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva admitted to reporters that they only found out late last night that Sen. Bato Dela Rosa, in fact, signed the resolution seeking to install Francis Escudero as the new Senate chief. @inquirerdotnet
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9 months
JUST IN: Commission on Elections Chairperson George Garcia says voting and canvassing in all barangays nationwide are now 100% complete. #BSKE2023 “No failure of election,” says Garcia.
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7 months
Sen. Raffy Tulfo, chair of the Senate panel on energy, says: Uulitin ko, here we are again. Same problem, same people, quite possibly same issues. Hiyang hiya po ako sa mga tao ng Panay Island na naapektuhan ng blackout kasi nga nangyari na ito sa kanila noon. @inquirerdotnet
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6 months
BREAKING: CNN Philippines officially announces that it will stop news production operations starting today as a result of "serious financial losses" #NewsYouCanTrust
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LOOK: Senate employees are giving out ribbons amid heated talks for people’s initiative Charter Change. Asked what this is for, the employees answered: “Suporta po sa Senate.” @inquirerdotnet
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8 months
@inquirerdotnet Dela Rosa: And yet, our efforts in this direction are bound to fall short, if we fail to take into account security and justice. As leaders, we ought to see and understand the role of good and concerted policymaking in ensuring peace and security. @inquirerdotnet
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LOOK: Supporters of President Bongbong Marcos, who deemed themselves as “loyalists,” gathered outside the Senate complex on Monday, urging the administration to cooperate with the International Criminal Court and allow the entry of its probers in the Philippines.  @inquirerdotnet
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10 months
WATCH: Alleged Socorro cult leader Jey Rence “Senior Agila” Quilario and other members of the Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc. now on their way to the Department of Justice for the preliminary investigation of the organization’s cult-like activities. @inquirerdotnet
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JUST IN: Senate Bill No. 2534, a measure pushing for P100-daily minimum wage increase for private sector workers, clinches the upper chamber’s approval on 2nd reading. @inquirerdotnet
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10 months
Cayetano suspends the hearing early due to LLDA Acting GM Senando Santiago’s non-attendance. “I will not leave you because I will talk to you by groups. Pero hindi ako papayag na bastusin nya ang committee so the hearing is suspended until further notice.” @inquirerdotnet
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10 months
READ: Senator Grace Poe, chairperson of the Senate committee on public services, calls on the Department of Transportation to suspend the implementation of the PUV Modernization Program in light of the alleged corruption in the LTFRB. @inquirerdotnet
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6 months
FIRST WOMAN CHAIRPERSON OF SENATE BLUE RIBBON PANEL JUST IN: Senator Pia Cayetano is the new chairperson of the Senate blue ribbon committee. Cayetano was elected in a plenary session on Monday. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
7 months
NEWS UPDATE: The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday claims that Philippine vessels intruded into adjacent waters of Ayungin Shoal, which it called Ren ai Jiao. China calls it an attempt to send construction materials to the BRP Sierra Madre. @inquirerdotnet
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9 months
READ: DFA on China’s allegation that a PH vessel “intruded” in the waters near Bajo de Masinloc: There is no obligation for the Philippines to seek the approval of another when navigating its own territorial sea. @inquirerdotnet
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9 months
@inquirerdotnet 20-year-old and first time voter Irene Loang arrives at Pasong Tamo Elementary School. She was accompanied by her parents Juliet and Roldan. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
5 months
JUST IN: Alleged sex offender and religious leader Apollo Quiboloy’s camp receives the subpoena order issued by the Senate. The upper chamber directs Quiboloy to appear before Senate’s March 5 hearing on his alleged crimes. | @inquirerdotnet 📷 Senate panel on women
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Charie Abarca
8 months
NEWS UPDATE: Voting 23-0-0, Senate approves on final reading SBN 2439, otherwise known as the Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System (PENCAS) Act. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
10 months
NEWS UPDATE: Citing data from the Philippine embassy in Amman, Jordan, Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Teresita Daza says 38 Filipinos in the Gaza Strip have signified their intention to be repatriated amid the rising tension in Israel. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
5 months
WATCH: Apollo Quiboloy’s supporters are staging a protest outside the Senate. In unison, they chant: “Risa, resign!” This, in line with the resumption of the Senate panel on women’s investigation on the self-proclaimed Appointed Son of God’s alleged crimes @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
6 months
NOW: The Senate probes the controversial people’s initiative drive for Charter change. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
9 months
LOOK: Situation here at Pasong Tamo Elementary School an hour ahead of #BSKE23 . @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
6 months
READ: Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros files a resolution urging the Senate committee on national defense and security to lead a probe on foreign gov’t cyberattacks against PH agencies. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
7 months
Hontiveros bares testimonies of KOJC’s alleged victims. In a video presented by Hontiveros, 15-year-old alias Jackson testified that he was forced to solicit funds for the organization. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
9 months
@inquirerdotnet The chamber likewise approved the following measures on final reading: • HB 606, an act renaming the Bohol Island Circumferential Rd as Pres. Carlos Garcia Circumferential Rd • HB 6688, an act renaming Urdaneta City Bypass Rs to Amb. Eduardo Cojuanco Jr. Ave @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
11 months
The Senate’s committee on finance, presided over by its chairperson Senator Sonny Angara, began the deliberations with a briefing by the Development Budget Coordination Committee on the proposed 2024 National Expenditure Program (NEP).  @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
11 months
@inquirerdotnet Under the 2024 National Expenditure Program, DMW’s proposed allocation is P15.542 billion. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
1 year
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri says there is no malice or ill intent to tamper or amend Maharlika Bill. “The enrolled bill signed by myself which is now on the House of Representatives is the truthful reflection of the intent of the legislators.” @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
5 months
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri says three more senators have signed the statement of “resolute and unqualified support” for his leadership. Zubiri named them as follows: Senators Jinggoy Estrada, Robin Padilla, and Bong Revilla. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
10 months
NOW: DSWD execs face the Senate committee on finance to defend its proposed budget for fiscal year 2024. @inquirerdotnet
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Charie Abarca
1 year
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, head of the Senate committee on education, presides over the hearing: Staying true to the principles of mother tongue is important. If there are any challenges that violate that principles, then we have to understand these challenges. @inquirerdotnet
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