Child rights group slam Sotto for refiling of MACR
Children’s advocacy groups once again reject the move of Senator Tito Sotto for refiling the bill to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility (MACR) on the opening of Congress last July 1.
Former Senate president Aquilino "Nene" Pimentel says he finds nothing wrong with Chinese fishing in the country's exclusive economic zone as long as the Philippines doesn't give up its sovereignty. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)
Nene Pimentel: Nothing wrong with allowing Chinese to fish in PH’s EEZ
Former Senate President Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr. said he saw nothing wrong with the recent pronouncement of President Rodrigo Duterte saying that he will allow Chinese vessels to fish within the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the contested West Philippine Sea.
IT'S A GO. 17th Congress votes in favor of extending Martial Law until December 31, 2017 during the Congress Joint Session at the House of Representatives, Quezon City on Saturday. (davaotoday.com)
Makabayan refiles bills on higher pay for gov’t workers, laborers and teachers
The progressive Makabayan coalition refiled various bills on the 18th Congress’ opening last Monday focusing on increase salaries for teachers and employees, along with increase in pensions for retirees.
Different progressive groups march towards the Chinese Consulate in Makati City for a mobilization in time for the Araw ng Kagitingan commemoration today. (Photo courtesy of Obet De Castro)
Fisherfolk group hits Duterte on “friendship” with China on Philippine seas row
A fisherfolk organization criticized President Rodrigo Duterte on his statement that he'll allow Chinese fishing vessels to operate in the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) because of "friendship" with China.
Makabayan to endorse Zarate as next House Speaker
The progressive Makabayan bloc will field their own member, Bayan Muna Party-list Representative Carlos Isagani Zarate for the Speakership of the 18th Congress.
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