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Court clears activists in quarantine case, use of 'broad' law improper
(UPDATED) This is the first known case where the justice department's interpretation of the public health law is thrown out by a court
FALSE: Ex-Anakpawis lawmaker apologizes for asking people to revolt vs gov't
Former Anakpawis representative Ariel Casilao says they ‘did nothing wrong and did not violate any of the quarantine rules’
Ex-Anakpawis congressman Casilao, relief volunteers post bail
Their arrest by the Norzagaray police is an 'attack on activists carrying out humanitarian activities [which] adhered to the bayanihan spirit in this time of an emergency situation,' says former partylist lawmaker, Ariel Casilao
Ex-Anakpawis congressman, relief drive volunteers charged with sedition
A legal assistance group questions the charges, saying the Anakpawis members were delivering food packs to residents and had a government-issued food pass
Detained ex-Anakpawis congressman, relief volunteers had BFAR-issued food pass
PAMALAKAYA national chairperson Fernando Hicap says that his group applied for the food pass for relief missions which the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) approved and issued on Friday, April 17
Ex-Anakpawis congressman Casilao, relief volunteers detained in Bulacan
The Makabayan bloc condemns the detention of the relief volunteers, saying 'it seems that this is the intensification of the martial law-like lockdown as contained in an AFP memo'
Progressive groups fear new tariff law will lead to rice cartels
(UPDATED) But proponents of the new rice tariffication law say it will lower the price of the food staple to a level more affordable for Filipinos
In lowering criminal liability age, ‘Congress becoming a bully’ – lawmakers
Opposition lawmakers say the government should instead focus on addressing poverty and other issues that force children to be in conflict with the law
'Pinakawalanghiya': Opposition hits House's draft charter
Anakpawis Representative Ariel Casilao says the proposed constitution 'represents everything that is wrong with our government'
Davao City police files child abuse complaint vs Makabayan congressmen
(UPDATED) Progressive congressmen Antonio Tinio and Ariel Casilao are facing child abuse charges weeks after Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte Carpio called for their bloc's expulsion from the House
Leftist congressmen: Duterte inciting civilians to kill
Makabayan lawmakers say President Duterte's planned 'death squad' against communist rebels proves there are state-sanctioned vigilante killings under his administration
‘A taste of justice’ in Imelda Marcos’ guilty verdict – congressmen
But Akbayan Representative Tom Villarin says closure will come only after a 'full and voluntary acknowledgement by the Marcoses' of their abuses during Martial Law
Congressman tells army to surface missing militant
Anakpawis Representative Ariel Casilao says the Army has in its custody Imelda Hayahay, but the 71st Infantry Battalion denies the accusation
House lawmakers want more budget for CHR for 2019
'If they have more money, the Commission on Human Rights will perform more than what they are able to do now in so far as the investigations of cases are concerned,' House Committee on Appropriations Vice Chairperson Raul del Mar says
Makabayan bloc wants annual commemoration of First Quarter Storm
House Bill 8271 seeks to commemorate the turbulent period in Philippine history marked by mostly student-led mass demonstrations and protests against the Marcos dictatorship
Makabayan bloc seeks probe into Duterte order vs 'tambays'
(UPDATED) The progressive legislators also want to investigate the death of Genesis Argoncillo, a 25-year-old nabbed by the police in its anti-tambay operations and who later died in prison
Lawmakers warn anti-terrorism bill seeks to 'normalize' martial law in PH
Kabataan Representative Sarah Elago says the proposed bill expands the definition of terrorism to include 'simple' acts of protest like workers' strikes and flash mobs
Affirmed Sereno ouster shows 'compromised' SC – opposition lawmakers
'We are in the cusp of legal oblivion where power matters over pure reason,' says Akbayan Representative Tom Villarin
Makabayan lawmakers seek Filipino citizenship for Sister Patricia Fox
The Makabayan bloc says Filipino citizenship would be a 'fitting recognition' for the Australian nun's 'selfless service' to poor and oppressed Filipinos in the past 27 years
'Walang bago': Makabayan lawmakers unimpressed with Duterte EO on endo
'Reiteration lang 'yan ng existing labor laws that [have] been proven [to be] anti-worker,' says Anakpawis Representative Ariel Casilao
FACT CHECK: CBCP never claimed Sister Patricia Fox didn't speak at rallies
Malacañang falsely claims the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines issued such a statement. The statement came from Anakpawis Representative Ariel Casilao.
Makabayan bloc asks SC to allow intervention in petition vs Sereno
The House Makabayan bloc argues that the quo warranto petition seeking to void the Chief Justice's appointment would cause them to be 'deprived of their collective right' to bring the impeachment process to a 'logical conclusion'
SC orders government to answer petition vs tax reform law
(UPDATED) The House Makabayan bloc says the law is invalid because the ratification that occurred at the Lower House violated rules
House sub-committee also proposes to clip powers of judiciary
(UPDATED) The proposed amendment takes away the judiciary’s power to determine grave abuse of discretion and jurisdiction by the other branches of government
Calida mocks petitioners vs tax reform law: 'Is that all you have?'
'Why am I not surprised at your blatant disrespect for basic democratic principles, Mr Solicitor General?' says ACT Teachers Representative Antonio Tinio, one of the petitioners
Makabayan bloc leaves House majority
2nd UPDATE It would be a violation of our duties and principles to remain with a majority that enables and defends the fascist pro imperialist and anti people policies of the Duterte regime says the Makabayan bloc
House Makabayan bloc calls for joint session to revoke martial law
The Makabayan lawmakers argue the President s report to Congress on martial law in Mindanao reveals exaggeration or falsity of the alleged events
Leftist bloc mulls leaving House coalition over martial law
Its allied groups are also planning to challenge the declaration before the Supreme Court
Lawmakers dismayed over Napoles acquittal
The standard of justice under the Duterte administration has gone to the dogs says Akbayan Representative Tom Villarin following the CA s ruling in favor of alleged pork barrel scam queen Janet Lim Napoles
Lawmakers want BuCor-Tadeco deal probed over land distribution
The Makabayan bloc says hectares of land at the Davao Prison and Penal Farm were no longer distributed to farmer beneficiaries after the BuCor Tadeco deal was sealed
Makabayan bloc calls for national minimum wage
Bayan Muna Representative Carlos Zarate challenges the President to make real his promise lifting the workers from the bondage of exploitation
A year after Kidapawan clash, groups condemn killings of farmers
Since June last year 16 farmers Lumad and land rights defenders have already been killed says Pedro Arnado chair of the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas Southern Mindanao Region
Who decides who lives? Lawmakers explain death penalty votes
Here are links to the speeches of 14 congressmen and women who voted no and 3 who voted yes to House Bill 4727
FULL TEXT: Death penalty won't address Filipinos' problems – Casilao
Anakpawis Representative Ariel Casilao lists 5 reasons why he voted against reimposing the death penalty for drug convicts
Parents of OFW on death row in UAE seek Congress’ help
Lawmakers file a resolution urging President Rodrigo Duterte to seek executive clemency for Jennifer Dalquez
Makabayan bloc keeps alliance with Duterte despite Marcos burial
But the left leaning lawmakers maintain their staunch opposition to the interment of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani
Probe PNP’s ‘fascistic’ protest dispersal, lawmakers ask
Congress must not allow such fascistic actions of the Philippine National Police to prosper under the new administration says the House Makabayan bloc in their resolution
Lawmakers warn vs abuse of power under Constituent Assembly
A [Constituent] Assembly under a supermajority in both chambers of Congress is like having zombies to rewrite our Constitution says Akbayan Representative Tom Villarin
Casiño expects red-tagging vs leftist candidates
It will not work says Makabayan regional coordinator for Southern Mindanao Ariel Casilao
