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NTC rollback of SMS rates lacks basis – SC
MANILA, Philippines — There was no basis for the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to implement a rollback on text messaging rates from P1 to P0.80, the Supreme Court (SC) ruled. The high tribunal’s First Division “denied” the petitions for review on certiorari filed in September 2017 by former Bayan Muna party-list representatives Neri Colmenares and Carlos Isagani Zarate as well as the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) in October 2017.
Learning from the Corona impeachment | The Freeman
Those who ignore the lessons of the past mistakes are bound to suffer by their repetition. This was written by philosopher George Santayana in his famous 1905 book “The Life of Reason”. Those involved in today's impeachment of VP Sara Duterte should look at the impeachment of the 23rd Philippine chief justice, the late Renato Corona. On May 29, 2012, he was convicted by the Senate with a vote of 20 Guilty and three Not Guilty.
DOE orders oil firms: Unbundle pump prices
MANILA, Philippines — What’s the basis for oil companies to charge as much as P170 per liter on products like premium diesel and kerosene? Next week, the public may finally get their answer as the Department of Energy (DOE) has ordered oil industry players to unbundle fuel prices.
Marcos urged not to trade sea rights for oil in China talks
MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration's return to the negotiating table with China on joint energy exploration in the West Philippine Sea is drawing wide pushback, with critics warning the oil crisis may be used to justify concessions at sea. The Stratbase Institute, an independent think tank, and Bayan Muna chairperson Neri Colmenares on Monday, April 6, separately rejected any move toward joint oil exploration with Beijing.
Lacson backs ‘60-40’ gas exploration with China
MANILA, Philippines — To cushion the Philippines from global fuel supply shocks triggered by the Middle East conflict, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson is pushing for “extreme” measures – ranging from a temporary state takeover of energy operations to joint oil exploration with China.
‘Leverage ASEAN chairship to promote regional energy security’
MANILA, Philippines — Energy Secretary Sharon Garin is urging the government to leverage the Philippines’ chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) this year to promote regional energy security in light of the global oil crisis. “In times like this, we can strengthen our community, we can protect ourselves and because there are oil-producing countries [in the region], we can do sharing within the region,” Garin told One News’ “The Big Story” Wednesday night.
Show drug killings under President Marcos, Duterte’s lawyers told
MANILA, Philippines — Those who are accusing the Marcos government of drug-related killings should present solid evidence so authorities can investigate the allegations, a Palace official said yesterday, stressing that President Marcos would not tolerate those who abuse their power.
2 impeachment isinampa uli vs VP Sara | Pilipino Star Ngayon
MANILA, Philippines — Dalawang impeachment complaint laban kay Vice President Sara Duterte ang magkakahiwalay na inihain sa Kamara nitong Lunes. Isinampa ang unang impeachment ng mga dating mambabatas na sina dating ACT Teachers partylist representative France Castro at dating Bayan Muna representative Neri Colmenares na inindorso naman ng Makabayan bloc. Ayon kay Colmenares, may kaugnayan pa rin sa umano’y maanomalyang paggamit ni Duterte ng confidential funds ang inihain nilang reklamo.
House OSG refuses 3rd impeachment complaint vs Marcos
MANILA, Philippines — A third group attempted to file an impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Thursday, January 22. This time, complainants were composed of lawyers and former congressmen who are known Duterte allies. But just like the second impeachment complaint filed by progressive groups earlier today, the House Office of the Secretary General (OSG) chose not to receive the third complaint because Secretary General Cheloy Garafil was unavailable.
2nd impeachment complaint vs Marcos stalled at House
MANILA, Philippines (Updated 11:56 a.m.) — Anti-corruption advocates from various sectoral groups on Thursday, January 22, attempted to file an impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. over alleged betrayal of public trust. However, the House Office of the Secretary General (OSG) refused to accept the filing because Secretary General Cheloy Garafil was not available to receive it.
SC asked: Void approval of Maharlika fund bill
14, 2023 February 14, 2023 100 Gabriela Womens party Representative Arlene Brosas, ACT -Teachers Partylist Representative Francisca "France" Castro and former Bayan Muna Representative Isagani Zarate show to the media the petition for Certiorari and Prohibition document questioning the Maharlika investment fund infront of the Supreme Court building along Padre Faura street in Manila, on 13 February 2023." The President certified HB 6608 (proposed Maharlika Investment Fund Act) as urgent last...
Demilitarize SCS to take back WPS
President Duterte’s kowtowing foreign policy on the South China Sea (SCS) dispute, allowing China to build military installations on disputed territory, is a threat to regional peace as it essentially entrenches China in the contested area. This emboldens China to aggressively resist any efforts at a peaceful resolution as its powers grow in disparate proportion to the other disputants.
Dictators must learn the most painful lesson in life-walang forever
By: Neri Colmenares | Squeeze Opinion | Published February 25, 2020 | Updated September 11, 2020 In 1986, Ferdinand Marcos was one of the most powerful dictators in the world. He was the President and therefore controlled with iron fist everyone in the executive branch. He issued laws through presidential decrees so he was Congress. He issued warrants of arrest through the Presidential Commitment Order so he was the judiciary.
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