Rappler's latest stories on Philippine legislative branch stories 2018
Congress extends martial law in Mindanao to end of 2019
(UPDATED) This is the third extension of martial law in Mindanao granted to President Rodrigo Duterte
House approves draft federal constitution
But the draft federal charter's chances of getting signed into law remain bleak, with senators earlier saying it would be 'dead on arrival' at the Senate
LIST: Major constitutional changes the House wants under federalism
No term limits for lawmakers, no anti-dynasty provision, the return of the two-party system – here are the major changes the House included in its draft federal charter
LOOK: Political dynasties use party list as backdoor to Congress
Here are some people with familiar family names, trying to get to the House of Representatives without running in district polls
Why the Senate backed Trillanes but not De Lima vs Duterte
Among the key factors are the senators' ties with their colleagues and the ratings of President Rodrigo Duterte
INSIDE STORY: How Duterte handled Trillanes fiasco from Israel, Jordan
Who was the most surprised at President Duterte's order revoking Senator Trillanes' amnesty? His own Cabinet.
Why is it so difficult to access SALNs of House lawmakers?
(UPDATED) The more stringent rules on access to House members' SALNs were drafted under then speaker Pantaleon Alvarez. Will Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo change them?
Budget deadlock: Who's to blame?
Capital outlay for education and health facilities receive huge cuts in the 2019 National Expenditure Program. Is the budget department responsible?
The women behind the fall of Alvarez
How did formidable forces of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Sara Duterte Carpio, and Imee Marcos topple Pantaleon Alvarez in the House of Representatives?
History repeats itself: Senate had mace-chase almost 30 years ago
In 1991, a controversial coup that sought to oust then Senate president Jovito Salonga triggered a childish mace-chase in the chamber
Can Alvarez file a quo warranto petition vs Arroyo?
In 1949, the Supreme Court dismissed a similar petition involving a Senate leadership takeover for lack of jurisdiction over a political question
Senate inaction on China: No inquiry amid militarization
Experts tell Rappler it is the Senate's 'patriotic duty' to protect the Philippines' territorial integrity as China militarizes the South China Sea
EJKs, corruption, China: How the Senate backs Duterte and allies
(UPDATED) From delaying investigations, ousting chairpersons, and clearing administration officials, the Senate has supported President Rodrigo Duterte in his two years in office
Rappler Talk Investigative: Reynaldo Umali on impeaching CJ Sereno
House justice committee chairperson Reynaldo Umali says it's the 'end of the road' for Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno
5 nagging questions after the Senate frigates probe
If the innocence of Bong Go depended on a vote among the warm bodies inside the Senate compound, he would have won hands down. But the probe failed to pursue questions that would have given more light on the frigates issue.
Rappler Talk: Gary Alejano on holding the Duterte administration accountable
On Thursday, February 22, Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug speaks to Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano about the importance of maintaining check and balance in government
