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Tag: Political dynasty

Marcos heir bans dynasties, starts with himself (Just kidding)

"Urgent for image rehabilitation, perhaps, but hardly for genuine reform" WHAT’S up, fellow taxpayers and long-suffering citizens who’ve been squeezed dry by the same families...

House panel vows consolidated anti-political dynasty bill

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Iloilo City government are set to enforce stricter regulations and restoration measures to prevent flooding...

Just weird or loose-screwed?

"Barzaga’s antics may be symptomatic of a political culture that rewards provocative behavior rather than principle" WHAT is it about Francisco ‘Kiko’ Barzaga, a 27-year-old...

Solons file charter change thru Con-con measure

Deputy Speaker and Antipolo City First District Rep. Ronaldo Puno led the filing of a bill to change the 1987 Constitution by mode of...

The people always pay

"How can Congress exact new taxes from an angry public, where people have realized they always pay, yet get nothing?" IT LOOKS a lot like...

The deep blue sea?

"Between the devil we know which is corruption in almost all levels, or the deep blue sea which promises a radical reset of governance?" IT’S...

Flood control anomalies rekindle call for anti-political dynasty law

Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday linked the persistence of political dynasties to recurring corruption scandals, including the alleged flood control fund...

Ex-PM testifies in royal defamation case

BANGKOK – Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra testified in court on Wednesday, seeking to defend himself against royal defamation charges in a watershed...

Anti-political dynasty, absolute divorce bills refiled in House

Bills banning political dynasties and proposing absolute divorce have been refiled at the House of Representatives. ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio and Kabataan Rep. Renee...

Duterte turf Davao City can thrive without national budget—VP Sara

Vice President Sara Duterte said the local government of Davao City, which her family has been ruling for decades, can survive even without a...

Congress asked to give comment on dynasty plea

The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday required the Senate and the House of Representatives to comment on a petition compelling the legislation that would...

Groups file petition compelling Congress to enact anti-dynasty law

A petition for certiorari and mandamus was filed on Monday before the Supreme Court (SC) compelling members of the 19th Congress to craft legislation that...

Erwin Tulfo relieved by Comelec dismissal of DQ petition vs. clan

Alyansa senatorial bet and House Deputy Speaker Erwin Tulfo on Tuesday expressed relief over the decision of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to dismiss a...

Tolentinos, Revillas face no challengers in Cavite

TAGAYTAY CITY, Cavite—Candidates from Tagaytay City, led by the influential Tolentino family, are among those running unopposed in Cavite for the May 12, 2025...
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