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'Big blow against press freedom': ABS-CBN franchise bill authors slam panel verdict
But these lawmakers can't file an appeal on behalf of ABS-CBN, as only those who voted with the majority – the legislators who rejected the franchise – can make a motion for reconsideration as per House rules
House, Senate dissenters: 'Emergency actions, not powers' needed vs coronavirus
Only 10 legislators – 9 from the House and 1 in the Senate – opposed the bill giving President Rodrigo Duterte at least 27 'special' powers vs to address the COVID-19 crisis
Is the salary increase for teachers, gov't workers enough?
(UPDATED) With nearly a million teachers nationwide, a salary increase for them would already entail big sums of money, according to some government officials
After demolition, elderly prisoners sleep outdoors in Bilibid
(UPDATED) Makabayan lawmakers visit the New Bilibid Prison to check on the living conditions of inmates
House OKs 2020 budget on final reading
The progressive Makabayan lawmakers, however, blast the lack of transparency in the swift approval of the 2020 budget
Progressive lawmakers slam PNA, PCOO for 'vilification,' 'red-tagging'
The PCOO, part of a national task force to 'end local communist armed conflict,' denies red-tagging progressive groups
At budget hearing, Lorenzana dares Makabayan bloc to condemn CPP-NPA
In a face-off with the defense chief, leftist lawmakers denounce 'red-tagging' by the government and challenge him to show evidence of their alleged involvement with the New People’s Army
Despite Duterte veto, Makabayan bloc refiles anti-endo bill in House
For the progressive lawmakers, President Rodrigo Duterte's veto 'reflected his true bias' and priority of business interests over workers' welfare
Teacher-lawmaker seeks 'substantial' salary hike for public school educators
'Hindi mumo, hindi barya, kundi substantial, makatuwiran, at nakabubuhay na suweldo,' says ACT Teachers Representative France Castro
Makabayan seeks House probe into death of 3-year-old in buy-bust
'The drug war has impaired the future of thousands of Filipino children,' say the 6 progressive legislators who filed the House resolution
Makabayan bloc fields Zarate in speakership race
'Panahon na para sa isang Speaker na tunay na makabayan,' says the Makabayan bloc
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
Castro: I’m proof of martial law abuses in Mindanao
ACT Teachers Representative France Castro recalls her arrest in Talaingod, Davao del Norte, and what she described as 'laughable' charges of child abuse, human trafficking, and kidnapping were filed against her
Mandatory ROTC will expose students to corruption, says lawmaker
But both the education and defense departments are backing the proposal to require ROTC for senior high school students
Duterte accuses Satur Ocampo, France Castro of endangering Lumad children
The accused – former and current party-list representatives – insist they were rescuing children from a food blockade imposed by the military and alleged attacks on Lumad schools in Davao del Norte
Arroyo: France Castro, Satur Ocampo ‘entitled to respectful treatment’
ACT Teachers Representative France Castro calls for a probe into the the alleged military attacks against the Lumad community in Talaingod, Davao del Norte
Makabayan bloc eyes case vs Galvez for red-tagging France Castro
ACT Teachers Representative France Castro says she would hold AFP chief General Carlito Galvez Jr accountable should anything bad happen to her
Satur Ocampo, France Castro say nothing illegal in 'humanitarian' mission
ACT Teachers Representative France Castro challenges Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde to visit Lumad schools, following his allegations these are being used for communist teachings
Satur Ocampo, 17 others released from Davao jail
(UPDATED) Davao del Norte police wanted to defy the release order, prompting Tagum City Executive Judge Arlene Palabrica to issue a supplemental order
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Makabayan condemns 'illegal' arrest of Satur Ocampo, France Castro
Leftist lawmakers say it is a 'blatant and outrageous lie' to accuse ACT Teachers Representative France Castro and ex-Bayan Muna representative Satur Ocampo of human trafficking
Satur Ocampo, France Castro face kidnapping, human trafficking charges
(5th UPDATE) Police base the charges on the presence of 14 minors in the vehicles of the National Solidarity Mission, which had among its delegates former Bayan Muna representative Satur Ocampo and ACT Teachers Representative France Castro
Satur Ocampo, ACT Teachers Rep Castro arrested in Davao del Norte
(3rd UPDATE) Satur Ocampo, France Castro, and over 70 others face kidnapping and human trafficking charges over the transport of minors from Talaingod town, say police
Lawmakers hit military 'takeover' of BOC: 'Martial law na ba?'
'It's an extreme response, putting a purely civilian bureaucracy under military control. It's as if President Duterte has imposed nationwide martial law,' says Akbayan Representative Tom Villarin
Duterte 'recycled' Lapeña to prevent shabu probe backlash – lawmakers
Opposition lawmakers say President Duterte has given government positions to former military and police officers 'not suited for the jobs they are rewarded with'
Mocha Uson’s resignation long overdue 'but whiff of fresh air' – lawmakers
(UPDATED) 'Government service, while it is about trust, it is also about accountability. And that is what is sorely lacking from her,' says Bayan Muna Representative Carlos Zarate
Mocha Uson’s absence defers House debates on PCOO’s 2019 budget
A peeved Deputy Speaker Prospero Pichay Jr confronts presidential communications officials about the controversial assistant secretary's absence
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
'Victim-blaming’ Duterte should apologize for rape remark
(UPDATED) 'There is rape because there is a rapist, not because of anything about the victim,' says ACT Teachers Representative France Castro
Lawmakers want probe on DepEd's Results-Based Performance Management System
ACT Teachers Representatives Antonio Tinio and France Castro say the system has resulted in the loss of benefits and continued rejection of decent salaries for teachers
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
Duterte's cursing is affecting the youth, experts say
'Because he is President, he should not speak like that,' says former St Scholastica's College president Sister Mary John Mananzan
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
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'
ACT Teachers group calls Diokno 'teacher's enemy #1'
ACT Teachers Representative Castro says Budget Secretary Diokno 'consistently opposed proposals for the increase of benefits and salaries of teachers'
DepEd to restore teachers' loan deductions on October 30
The DepEd says GSIS and Pag-IBIG Fund loan payments deducted from teachers' salaries this month would be returned to their bank accounts
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
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
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 a 'tool of state repression' – Castro
ACT Teachers Representative France Castro says House Bill 4727 is anti poor prone to abuse and an ineffective deterrent against criminality
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
Lady lawmakers oppose showing of 'De Lima' video in House probe
The lawmakers believe the plan of their colleagues at the House of Representatives is immaterial to the probe and would only violate the rights of an individual
DepEd: No mass lay-off under rationalization program
Employees with affected items may opt to either apply for other posts within DepEd or retire from government service with higher than usual benefits
