Tag: Philippine Politics
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House Leader Calls for Probe into COA’s Findings on DepEd’s P12.3 Billion in Unsettled Funds
In a significant development, a House leader has called upon the House Blue Ribbon Committee to delve into the Commission on Audit’s (COA) report, which has highlighted over PHP12.3 billion in unresolved financial transactions at the Department of Education (DepEd) during the time Vice President Sara Duterte served as its secretary. House Assistant Majority Leader…
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Nine Administration-Backed Candidates Lead in 2025 Senate Race, OCTA Survey Shows
In the latest OCTA Research pre-election survey, nine candidates supported by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration are poised to secure seats in the 2025 Senate race. The survey, carried out between January 25 and 31, 2025, revealed that ACT-CIS Party-list Representative Erwin Tulfo is the frontrunner, garnering a significant 70 percent voter preference. Following closely,…
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Nine Administration-Backed Candidates Lead in 2025 Senate Race: OCTA Survey
In the latest OCTA Research pre-election survey for the 2025 Senate race, nine candidates supported by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration are poised to secure seats. The survey, carried out between January 25 and 31, 2025, revealed that ACT-CIS Party-list Representative Erwin Tulfo is the frontrunner with a commanding 70 percent voter preference. Tulfo’s lead…
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Senate President Escudero Schedules Impeachment Trial Post-SONA
MANILA – Senate President Francis Escudero has declared that the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte will commence following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) in July. During a press conference, Escudero confirmed that the impeachment court would begin its session on June 2, refuting claims that the…
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Senate President Escudero Reassures Public on Impeachment Process
Senate President Francis Escudero has emphasized that the impeachment process is a fundamental part of the constitutional framework designed to ensure accountability among public officials. In a recent statement to ABS-CBN News Channel, Escudero encouraged both the public and fellow lawmakers to view impeachment not as a threat but as a necessary tool for governance.…
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Iloilo City Mayor Supports Impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, Cites Ample Evidence
Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas has publicly supported the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, asserting that there is substantial evidence to justify such action. During a press conference held on Monday, February 10, 2025, Treñas, who is also a lawyer, expressed his belief that the testimonies and evidence presented in the quad committee hearings…
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House Prosecutor Suggests Senate Allies May Need to Step Back in VP Duterte’s Impeachment Trial
As the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte advance to the Senate, a key figure among the 11 appointed prosecutors hinted at the potential necessity for senators aligned with Duterte to recuse themselves. During a discussion at the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, Manila 3rd District Representative Joel Chua mentioned that the topic…
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Sandro Marcos Stands Firm on Impeachment Move Against VP Sara Duterte
Ilocos Norte Representative Sandro Marcos has publicly justified his pioneering role in signing an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, emphasizing his obligation under the Constitution and the gravity of the accusations leveled against her. In a recent interview, Marcos explained that he sought advice from his father, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., before signing…
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Tingog Party-list Expands Reach with 210 Centers Across the Nation
In a significant move to enhance accessibility to government aid, Tingog Party-list has successfully established 210 centers throughout the country over the last three years. This initiative was highlighted during the opening of the three-day Tingog Summit 2025 at the Leyte Convention Center in Palo, Leyte. Representative Jude Acidre of the party-list emphasized the importance…
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Additional 25 Lawmakers Seek to Join Impeachment Case Against Vice President Sara Duterte
In a significant development in Philippine politics, an additional 25 lawmakers have indicated their desire to join the fourth impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. This was revealed during a press conference held by House of Representatives leaders on Thursday. Assistant Majority Leader Zia Alonto Adiong stated that these lawmakers, who were previously engaged…
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