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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
PDP-Laban loses another member as Biliran congressman joins Lakas-CMD
Though not a major party in the House with just 30 allies, Lakas-CMD remains influential given its ties to former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and House Majority Leader Martin Romualdez
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
NUP amasses power in House after 4 more lawmakers defect from PDP-Laban
(UPDATED) La Union Representative Sandra Eriguel says she joined the National Unity Party as it is 'the party to reckon with, the party of the future'
Pimentel on his way out? 'About time' PDP-Laban elects new leaders, senator says
'We will call for a national assembly. We will listen to the voice of the members kung sino ang gusto nila (who they want). Definitely, there will be some changes,' says party president Aquilino Pimentel III
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
'Unjustified' to sanction PDP-Laban lawmakers who won’t back Velasco
Albay 2nd District Representative Joey Salceda, who is supporting speakership bet Martin Romualdez, opposes the planned sanctions of the PDP-Laban leadership
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
Barug PDP-Laban bets in Cebu City weigh in on Duterte's 'drug war'
Some candidates throw their support behind the ongoing campaign, while others propose different solutions to the illegal drug problem
PDP-Laban offers to help improve PH-North Korea ties
The ruling party also plans to send a delegation to Pyongyang 'to meet with their counterparts from the Workers' Party of Korea'
Duterte’s birthday wish for Alvarez: 'I hope you're married for the last time’
President Rodrigo Duterte expresses his wish for Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez at the 60th birthday bash of his good friend and ally
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After China, PDP-Laban signs deal with Putin's United Russia party
(UPDATED) 'This is a historic moment, as it brings Russia and the Philippines closer together through relations between their ruling parties, and not just their governments,' says Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III, PDP-Laban president
LIVE: House discussion on proposed amendments to the 1987 Constitution
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Is it 2019 yet? Speaker Alvarez tells Bacolod to vote 12-0 in senatorial race
The Speaker administers the oath of more than 2,000 Negrenses who have joined the administration's PDP-Laban
Rappler Talk: Federalism in PH – what Duterte’s party is proposing
Watch Rappler Talk with Jonathan Malaya of PDP-Laban Federalism Institute at 1:30 pm on Friday, September 29
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
If LP exodus continues, party loses Commission on Appointments seat
With more LP lawmakers possibly jumping ship to PDP Laban it may soon lack the minimum 24 members required to maintain its slot in the CA
Sonny Belmonte will stick with LP, says daughter Joy
Quezon City Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte says her father Quezon City 4th District Representative Sonny Belmonte will retire from politics as a Liberal Party member in 2019
PDP-Laban welcomes 5 more ex-LP lawmakers
UPDATED In defending their departure from LP Representatives Geraldine Roman and Alfred Vargas say there is overwhelming support for President Rodrigo Duterte in their respective districts
Yellow no more: Roman, 3 other LP lawmakers jumping ship to PDP-Laban
3rd UPDATE Liberal Party lawmakers in the House are now down to 28 as an impeachment complaint looms against the party chairperson Vice President Leni Robredo
House ousts Floirendo from Commission on Appointments
Representative Antonio Floirendo Jr s removal from the House contingent to the Commission on Appointments comes a day before a House probe into his banana firm s operations
'Saddened' Koko Pimentel wants to see evidence vs party mate Sueno
UPDATED I know Secretary Sueno to be a kind low key and religious person says the Senate President of ex DILG chief Ismael Sueno
Alvarez-Floirendo feud to boost Duterte impeachment – Alejano
Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano believes the rift between the two Duterte allies points to cracks in the ruling PDP Laban
Duterte: I'll resign if my children become corrupt
Wala kayong problema sa akin Delicadeza adds President Rodrigo Duterte
Will LP bolt House majority? Decision after death penalty vote
UPDATED Liberal Party stalwarts say their party mates are willing to lose their House leadership titles should they vote against the controversial death penalty measure
Top Negros Occidental officials lead pro-Duterte rally
We are one with the President for the development of our province and the country says Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr
Jamby Madrigal demands apology from Aguirre for 'malicious' allegation
3rd UPDATE I hope Secretary Aguirre isn t losing his marbles He is not supposed to be in the business of peddling conspiracy theories much less engaging in character assassination says the former senator accused of bribing inmates to help Senator Leila de Lima
Duterte's PDP-Laban backs EastWest Bank head for BSP governor
Antonio Moncupa Jr who also heads the PDP Laban policy think tank gets the endorsement of the ruling party
Alvarez: House leaders vs death penalty will be replaced
[Ang] mga deputy speakers [at committee chairpersons] na di sasama sa administration bill papalitan po natin says Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez
The Liberal Party and realpolitik in the House
Deputy Speaker Miro Quimbo explains what it s like being member of the Liberal Party under a Duterte controlled House of Representatives After elections from close to a hundred members were reduced to 32
Quimbo doesn't see LP leaving House coalition
Deputy Speaker Miro Quimbo says the supposed plot against President Rodrigo Duterte is all hogwash
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
Liberal Party urged to leave House supermajority
Albay 1st District Representative Edcel Lagman says LP breaking away from PDP Laban will energize efforts to oppose policies that are unconstitutional and not in the people s best interests
IN PHOTOS: PDP-Laban celebrates victory as ruling party
Senate President Aqulino Pimentel III PDP Laban president says party efforts to lead the country s shift to federalism will be in full swing by 2017
‘Future’ member JV Ejercito attends PDP-Laban dinner
Senator JV Ejercito says he is still considering the invitation of President Rodrigo Duterte and Senate President Koko Pimentel to join the ruling administration party
LP stalwart Cagayan gov to join Duterte party
Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba is leaving the Liberal Party and switching to President Rodrigo Duterte s PDP Laban
House leaders on Duterte apology: 'We all make mistakes'
I would advise the President don t speak anymore Just work says Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas
Over 300 Cebu politicians join PDP-Laban
Majority of ex Cebu City mayor Mike Rama s local allies join PDP Laban but Rama who was on President Rodrigo Duterte s drug list does not switch parties
Fariñas: Suspension of lawmaking for Con-Ass 'not fatal'
You are talking about divorce you are talking about death penalty E paano kung sa bagong Constitution bawal pala ‘yun? Sayang lang ang ginawa mong batas says House Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas
Pantaleon Alvarez, Duterte’s lieutenant at the House
The man behind Rodrigo Duterte s rise to the presidency plans to leave a mark as the new Speaker of the House of Representatives
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
Alvarez to PDP-Laban lawmakers: Bring back trust in Congress
In the Pulse Asia survey released on April 4 the House of Representatives registered the lowest approval rating top government institutions
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
LP to seal coalition with PDP-Laban ‘by next week’ – Alvarez
LP member Ifugao Representative Teddy Baguilat Jr says the Liberal Party members will finalize their decision in a meeting on July 14
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
Belmonte: 'Zero' chances for Duterte impeachment
Outgoing House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr says it s just a matter of time before President elect Rodrigo Duterte meets with Vice President elect Leni Robredo
NPC alliance with PDP-Laban a 'working partnership' – Gatchalian
We have to move forward We believe that cooperating and supporting the new administration is the right thing to do says senator elect Sherwin Gatchalian
