Legislators under Bayan Muna has expressed their opposition to the proposed Charter change (Cha-cha) anew, saying it is the most dangerous because it will open up the country further to foreign countries like China.
Those who oppose the proposed amendments of the Constitution has found an ally in administration senator, Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, as he emphasized he will vote against any move to change it.
A lawmaker is optimistic that the proposed amendments to the country’s 1987 Constitution will be passed in Congress and ratified before the term of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte ends in 2022.
Peasant women group Amihan pointed to the Republic Act 11203 or Rice Liberalization Law as reason why the country reportedly surpassed China as the world’s biggest rice importer.
Human rights group Karapatan questioned Defense Sec. Delfin Lorenzana’s order to set up checkpoints in areas in Mindanao affected by the series of earthquakes.
Local groups have launched an initiative that aims to help the youth understand the various peace-building efforts in combating extremism in Mindanao.
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has approved the application of 34 higher educational institutions (HEIs) in the Davao region increase tuition and other school fees for school year 2019-2020.
As the late Senate President Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr. is laid to rest Saturday, a Roman Catholic leader is hopeful emerging politicians will follow the path of the deceased political figure in this times of repression.
Former Senate President Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr. has earned a stature politics, according to those who knew him.
A city councilor has called on the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to amend the implementation of the law that prohibits people to ride in the back of vehicles.
