Putin signs law allowing him to serve two more terms
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday gave final approval to legislation allowing him to hold office for two additional six-year ...
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Legislation and democracy
"The Designated Survivor bill is not unconstitutional." Our country just missed an opportunity to craft a piece of ...
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TRAIN bill to be questioned at SC
The so-called Makabayan bloc led by minority members of the House of Representatives is set to question before the Supreme Court a ...
Read moreHouse okays bill “rightsizing” personnel in national government
The House of Representatives has passed on third reading the bill that seeks to enforce the “rightsizing” program of national ...
Read moreBills extending validity of passports, driver’s license up for Duterte’s signature
The Bicameral Conference Committee of Congress has approved several important bills. These measures have been forwarded to President Rodrigo Duterte ...
Read moreCongress: Filipinos must sing just 1 version of anthem
The House of Representatives has mandated that only the original version of "Lupang Hinirang" must be sung in public places ...
Read morePanel ends RWM inquiry, to craft legislation
The joint panel in the House of Representatives looking into the tragic Resorts World Manila incident will conclude its inquiry ...
Read moreNEDA asks Congress to pass tax reform bill on 3rd reading this week
National Economic and Defense Authority (NEDA) Director General Ernesto Pernia is urging lawmakers to approve up to the third reading ...
Read moreBill seeking support for autistic persons filed in Senate
Senator Leila De Lima has filed a bill seeking financial, medical and educational support for persons with autism and special ...
Read moreNational ID proposal passes House committee level
The House Committee on Population and Family Relations has passed the bill mandating the National Identification (ID) System. Committee Chairman ...
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