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PDP-Laban to support Cayetano as long as he’s Speaker
Marinduque Representative Lord Allan Velasco, the man whom Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano accuses of trying to oust him, does not attend the meeting
As coup rumors swirl, PDP-Laban sets meeting with Cayetano
There are also plans for Marinduque Representative Lord Allan Velasco to talk with Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano separately, but it remains to be seen if the latter would even be open to such a meeting
Lawmakers reject 'stupid' proposal to regulate campaign spending, contributions
Deputy Speaker Johnny Pimentel argues that it is 'restrictive' and 'unrealistic' for the state to regulate even the contributions given to candidates during the campaign
As allies jump ship, PDP-Laban stalwart wants 'balimbing' ban
(UPDATED) 'Nakakahiya na.... Hintuin na natin itong ugali na wala tayong mga prinsipyo, wala tayong pinapanindigan,' says House Deputy Speaker Johnny Pimentel
DILG: Proposed regional dev't authority 'not a political unit'
But Deputy Speaker Johnny Pimentel says the proposal would 'complicate' the process of implementing projects in the regions
Lawmakers hit VFA termination, urge DFA to give Duterte 'sound' advice
'Are we going to sacrifice the gains that we have made with the US-Philippine relationship just because of the cancellation of the visa of one senator?' asks Deputy Speaker Johnny Pimentel
‘Anti-democratic’ to ban dynasties, say lawmakers from political clans
'This is very anti-democratic because there are families elected democratically,' argues Isabela 1st District Representative Tonypet Albano
After killings, bill for marshals and bodyguards for judges pushed
'We cannot allow these brazen attacks on judges to go on without a forceful answer,' says Deputy Speaker and Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel
P63 billion right-of-way funds proposed in 2020 budget
Deputy Speaker Johnny Pimentel calls on the DPWH and DOTr to be transparent on their multi-billion proposed allocations for right-of-way infrastructure projects
PDP-Laban assures House members it's fighting for their choice committees
Party leaders try to counter 'black propaganda' about supposed discontent among congressmen and congresswomen in dividing the spoils of the Speakership battle
At least 40 PDP-Laban lawmakers back Velasco for Speaker
(UPDATED) Aurelio Gonzales Jr, another PDP-Laban speakership bet, also throws in the towel and supports Lord Allan Velasco's bid for the highest post in the House of Representatives
Lawmakers on EDSA provincial bus ban: 'Give it a chance'
But AKO Bicol Representative Alfredo Garbin Jr still opposes the policy, saying it 'merely relocates the traffic elsewhere' and burdens LGUs on the outskirts of Metro Manila
Denying health, life insurance to people with HIV illegal – lawmaker
Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel makes the clarification as several insurances companies still exclude HIV-related cases from their coverages
House to investigate PhilHealth OIC's excessive travels, hotel stays
Surigao Del Norte 2nd District Representative Johnny Pimentel says he will schedule a probe in August into the lavish lifestyle of PhilHealth interim president Celestina De la Serna
Congressman tells Acosta: ‘Don’t be combative,’ cooperate with DOH
Representative Johnny Pimentel reminds Public Attorney's Office chief Persida Acosta that PAO should be coordinating with the DOH in investigating Dengvaxia deaths
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House panel cites Imee Marcos' Singaporean boyfriend in contempt
The House of Representatives committee on good government will order the arrest of Mark Chua should he fail to show up a 3rd time for the hearing on Ilocos Norte funds
House panel considers plunder charges vs Imee Marcos
'She is the most responsible person in all these transactions,' says the chairman of a committee investigating alleged anomalies in the use of the province's tobacco funds
LIVE: House hearing on the alleged misuse of Ilocos Norte tobacco funds
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SC orders Fariñas, 2 others to answer Ilocos 6 petition
The detained Ilocos Norte officials are released almost simultaneously with the announcement of the High Court s directive
House defers show cause order vs 3 CA justices in Ilocos detention case
This comes after House Sergeant at Arms Roland Detabali filed a motion for the 3 justices of the CA Special 4th Division to inhibit from the case
House says Imee Marcos can still work as governor while in detention
The House also readies the detention room of the 3 CA justices who ordered the provisional release of 6 Ilocos Norte officials implicated in the tobacco funds probe
Arresting Imee Marcos would be harder than Ronnie Dayan – lawmaker
Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos would face arrest if she does not attend the July 25 House hearing
Red flags in Imee's Ilocos Norte and P66.45M tobacco fund use
Missing documents improper bidding processes and officials mum on the issue surround the alleged misuse by Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos of millions worth of tobacco funds
House summons Imee Marcos to tobacco fund hearing
If she fails to attend the July 25 hearing then the Ilocos Norte governor will be arrested by the House where her accuser Rodolfo Fariñas is majority leader
House prepares detention room for Imee Marcos
This comes after Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos said she would not attend the House probe into the alleged misuse of provincial tobacco funds
House panels eye recommendation of charges vs Resorts World
The House ends its probe into the deadly attack on the hotel casino with findings and recommendations expected to be out by next week
Valuables stolen from Resorts World victims during attack, says lawmaker
UPDATED Victim Elizabeth Panlilio Gonzales the late wife of Representative Aurelio Gonzales Jr allegedly loses a Rolex watch jewelry as well as her ATM and credit cards during the attack
‘Maawa naman kayo,’ detained Ilocos Norte officials tell House
The good government committee tells the officials If you’re not willing to answer any questions wala po kaming magagawa kundi ibalik kayo sa detention cell
House warns Imee Marcos: Attend probe or face arrest
The Ilocos Norte governor would be cited in contempt if she skips the House hearing set for July 25 says Representative Johnny Pimentel
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Alvarez, Mindanao lawmakers justify martial law declaration
Martial rule will help address Mindanao s peace and order problems say lawmakers from the region
House tobacco funds probe ‘ironic, unkind,’ says Imee Marcos
Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos fails to attend the House investigation on May 16 because she is on medical leave due to shingles
House begins probe into BuCor-Tadeco deal on May 9
House good government and public accountability chairperson Johnny Pimentel says lawmakers are duty bound to investigate painstakingly any public transaction that is allegedly detrimental to the government
House panel wants Imee Marcos to explain P66.45M in 'misused' tobacco funds
UPDATED Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos lawyer slams the irresponsible conclusions and describes the House probe as premature politicking
Wounded soldiers eyed to man 911 disaster hotline
A bill filed at the House of Representatives also calls for the creation of a commission that will oversee the operation of the emergency hotline system
