Rappler's latest stories on House minority
Until the end, Suarez maintains House minority 'constructive' in 17th Congress
'We have been called many names, but our accomplishments this 17th Congress show that our work speaks for itself,' says outgoing House Minority Leader Danilo Suarez
De Vera’s removal 'won't affect' SC case vs Suarez – Fariñas
The bloc of ex-House majority leader Rodolfo Fariñas is asking the Supreme Court to recognize their group as the legitimate minority bloc, with expelled ABS representative Eugene de Vera as minority leader
Battle of opposition blocs? Lagman, Suarez deliver counter-SONAs
House Minority Leader Danilo Suarez s counter State of the Nation Address is less scathing compared to that of Albay Representative Edcel Lagman
A year later, the House remains Duterte’s loyal defender
The House has consistently shown it will protect the President from his critics with Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez leading the charge
Being 'dilawan' in the Duterte-controlled House
Nearly a year into the Duterte presidency the Liberal Party that once controlled the House of Representatives is decimated – and divided
Suarez-led House minority supports martial law in Mindanao
The Marawi attack by the Maute Group may be tantamount to rebellion which justifies the declaration of martial law from a legal perspective says Minority Leader Danilo Suarez
Suarez to back impeachment complaint vs Ombudsman
But two minority lawmakers – Representatives Lito Atienza and John Bertiz – say Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has been doing a good job
Suarez-led House minority won’t back Duterte impeachment
Minority Leader Danilo Suarez says his bloc has yet to decide on the looming impeachment complaint against Vice President Leni Robredo but once it does it will vote as one
Suarez not threatened by LP possibly joining opposition bloc
Congressmen under the bloc of Minority Leader Danilo Suarez assert that Liberal Party representatives cannot just declare they are the House minority if they break away from PDP Laban
Poor Globe, Smart signal? Congress can revoke telco franchise – Suarez
House Minority Leader Danilo Suarez tells Globe and Smart to address complaints on poor cellphone signal and slow Internet services
Alvarez warned: You'll lose allies over arm-twisting on death penalty
Buhay Representative Lito Atienza says Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez is trampling on the principles of House leaders by insisting on a pro death penalty vote
Alvarez urged: Don't insist on party vote on death penalty
This is a very important measure where members of the House particularly the supermajority should be allowed to freely exercise their conscience and conviction says Albay 1st District Representative Edcel Lagman
Suarez on SC petition: Baguilat bloc trying to reorganize House
Quezon 3rd District Representative Danilo Suarez argues that it is beyond the Supreme Court s powers to review the dispute over his minority leadership
House of Representatives: 10 biggest moments in 2016
From congressmen in near fistfight to the hours long drama of the Bilibid drugs probe here are the top newsmakers at the House of Representatives in 2016
Suarez wants death penalty under Duterte admin only
House Minority Leader Danilo Suarez says this could be a way to appease the Church which is strongly opposing the proposed revival of capital punishment in the country
Duterte urged: 'Categorically condemn' killings of gov't officials
They both performed well in their jobs and inspired others to do the same Is this how we recognize their value to government? asks Minority Leader Danilo Suarez following the deaths of BOC s Arturo Lachica and BIR s Jonas Amora
Lagman: Petition vs Suarez not about LP seeking power
Albay 1st District Representative Edcel Lagman says they only want a genuine opposition as a eunuch of a minority makes the House the courtyard of spineless clowns
House leadership on SC petition vs Suarez: 'That's garbage'
House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez says the Supreme Court cannot be compelled to interfere in the affairs of Congress because of the separation of powers
Suarez: LP wants to monopolize power in the House
Quezon 3rd District Representative Danilo Suarez says the petition for mandamus questioning his minority leadership will reveal the Liberal Party s true intentions
Lawmakers contest Suarez's minority leadership before SC
The members of the House Magnificent 7 bloc want the Supreme Court to recognize Representative Teddy Baguilat Jr as the rightful minority leader
De Lima says Arroyo also behind attacks vs her
The senator likewise scoffs at the House minority opinion on the probe into her
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House minority wants De Lima charged for plunder, bribery, drugs
The House minority says the justice committee put weeks of hearings to waste when it did not recommend prosecuting Senator Leila de Lima despite the witnesses testimonies against her
House minority wants panel to recommend filing charges vs De Lima
A lawmaker insists that Senator Leila de Lima has violated the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 and the Anti Graft and Corrupt Practices Act
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Minority lawmakers oppose same-sex unions in PH
Minority Leader Danilo Suarez says a same sex couple locked in a kiss in a wedding ceremony is not pleasant to look at
Minority on Duterte's 100 days: 'A' in drug war, inadequate in other sectors
President Rodrigo Duterte is advised to ensure that his Cabinet secretaries are doing their jobs properly
Marcoleta leaves 'legitimate' House minority
The 7 remaining lawmakers in the bloc who consider themselves the real and authentic minority now call themselves the Magnificent 7
Replace barangay officials with OICs until next polls – House minority
House Minority Leader Danilo Suarez says the prevalence of drug use in barangays nationwide puts into question the local officials ability to police their own backyards
House minority to push for tax exemption for P30k-and-below earners
House Minority Leader Danilo Suarez says he plans to file a bill imposing a water tax on the MWSS to address the projected government revenue loss
Suarez on possible SC case over minority leadership: ‘Bring it on’
The Bitter 8 – this is how Senior Deputy Minority Leader Lito Atienza calls the bloc led by Albay congressman Edcel Lagman that plans to go to the High Court
Atienza: Drug-related EJKs similar to Martial Law abuses
Abuse is happening every day and similar to the dark days of Martial Law the suspects are defenseless says Buhay Representative Lito Atienza
Suarez on Duterte's war on drugs: 'End justifies the means'
The objective is to eliminate the drug issue at all cost Kung ano man ang ginagawa ng Pangulong Duterte na pamamaraan as the minority leader in my personal capacity I support him says House Minority Leader Danilo Suarez
Filipinos vs Cha-Cha teach Congress they can disagree with Duterte – lawmakers
The legitimate and real House minority bloc says they prefer to amend the Constitution through a Constitutional Convention purely elected by the people
Constituent Assembly reason behind Suarez’s minority leadership?
For me my detractors should be able to face the mirror and look at themselves Before you accuse me look at yourself Minority Leader Danilo Suarez tells his accuser Representative Edcel Lagman
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Baguilat's allies to protest Suarez's minority leadership before SC
Itong gawain ng supermajority ay gawain ng mga trapo We are turning the House of Representatives into a House of trapos says Northern Samar 1st District Representative Raul Daza
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Danilo Suarez elected as House minority leader
UPDATED Quezon 3rd District Representative Danilo Suarez gets 22 votes while 3 abstain in the House minority bloc s elections
House supermajority rejects Baguilat's claim as minority leader
Albay 1st District Representative Edcel Lagman delivers a privilege speech in a bid for the Lower House to recognize Ifugao Representative Teddy Baguilat Jr as minority leader
Congressman Baguilat: I am the House minority leader
UPDATED Ifugao Representative Teddy Baguilat Jr wants to be declared as House minority leader during the House session on July 26
Tiangco leaves UNA over minority leadership row
UPDATED Navotas Representative Toby Tiangco says he could not accept that his party mates would participate in game fixing the House minority leadership race
Still no minority leader for House?
Ifugao Representative Teddy Brawner Baguilat Jr claims there was a sudden change in House rules that members of the minority still have to elect their leader
Belmonte drops bid for House minority leader
Days before the start of the 17th Congress a majority of LP members in the Lower House are set to join PDP Laban s supermajority bloc
Bye, PDP-Laban: LP to join minority bloc in House
The Liberal Party the former ruling party only has around 30 to 35 members left in the House of Representatives
Lagman warns vs brewing ‘subservient’ minority in House
Congressman [Edcel] Lagman has no monopoly of intention to serve Congress when everybody’s objective is to do the same says Quezon 3rd District Representative Danilo Suarez
How congressmen voted for Speaker
Members of the 16th Congress elected Quezon City s Feliciano Belmonte Jr as Speaker and San Juan s Ronaldo Zamora as Minority Leader Here s the list of who voted for whom
Arroyo ally hails PNoy’s ‘honesty’ but says it’s not enough
Though I have no iota of doubt on the honesty and sincerity and of the President on his program it’s not enough Suarez says
Suarez: I'm no power-grabber
Quezon Rep Danilo Suarez says he will be installed as House Minority Leader on Monday signaling a showdown with Albay Rep Edcel Lagman
