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Groups welcome proposed U.S. travel ban on officials in De Lima detention
The Philippine government, meanwhile, tags the move as an intrusion of sovereignty
'Expect tyranny' in House with only 18 elected LP representatives – Kit Belmonte
But while the Liberal Party is part of the opposition against President Rodrigo Duterte, its legislators once forged an alliance with the ruling PDP-Laban
Otso Diretso heads to Tañada’s turf to woo Quezon voters
The highlight of the sortie is a grand campaign rally in Sariaya town, where the opposition bets will be hosted by local allies
Hilbay, Macalintal complete official opposition senatorial slate
The opposition coalition, led by the Liberal Party, will field only 8 senatorial candidates
PH on Chinese bombers, LP’s ‘The Resistance’ slate, Royal Wedding | Midday wRap
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Robredo slams plan to abolish, transfer PCGG to Calida's office
'Dagdag rin sa ating pangamba na mauwi ang pagsasawasto ng naging kasalanan ng pamilyang Marcos sa sambayanang Pilipino sa kasalukuyang Solicitor General,' says Vice President Leni Robredo
Jollibee to buy master franchise holder of Tim Ho Wan
Jollibee Foods Corporation is acquiring the master franchise holder of the Michelin-star dim sum restaurant chain through a private equity fund investment
SWS survey on Duterte’s trust rating, Press freedom in PH, Kim and Moon summit | Evening wRap
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Roque on Boracay closure, Pulse Asia survey, Aquino on 2019 elections | Evening wRap
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Liberal Party, other groups urge Mar Roxas to run for senator
'We are suggesting to him to consider it but candidacy is a personal decision. But yes, we are suggesting to him to take a good look at it,' says Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon
Robredo apologizes for Holocaust memorial photo: ‘I take full responsibility’
'There was no excuse. So I would like to apologize for whatever offense to the sensitivities of the people it caused,' says Vice President Leni Robredo
Liberal Party senatorial slate, FASAP on SC ruling, Xi greets Duterte | Evening wRap
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Liberal Party to form 'The Resistance' slate for 2019 elections
'Resistance is our movement. We must vigorously resist the slide to authoritarianism and anti-democratic rule,' says Liberal Party president and opposition Senator Francis Pangilinan
Malacañang claims Robredo 'out of touch' with realities on the ground
'The darkness that Vice President Robredo may be referring to perhaps pertains to the future of those discredited politicians who wish to return to power,' says Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque
Liberal Party guns for 'hearts and minds' in year 2 of Duterte
'I’m not saying we did not commit mistakes. We committed mistakes. That’s why it’s important, and one way to correct that is to get more people involved, including non-politicians'
Robredo rallies LP: Continue legacy of fighting for democracy
'Madalas po, marami tayong nakakausap na parating ang tanong, "May pag-asa pa kaya?" At parati pong ang sagot ko: "Sa kahuli-hulihan, parating tama iyong mananaig,"' Vice President Leni Robredo tells her partymates
Love your country like Rizal, LP urges millennials
'We urge today’s millennials to be like Rizal, to work for a better Philippines, free of poverty and fear, and where justice and solidarity reign,' says the Liberal Party on Rizal Day
Tropical Storm Vinta, Alvarez on budget cuts, Climate change | Midday wRap
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LP senators call for impartial probe into dengue vaccine controversy
'We must ensure that the investigation will not be selective and will cover all periods of implementation of the program,' says Liberal Party president Francis Pangilinan
After PDP-Laban move, Mamba slams ex-party LP, Aquino admin
Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba says Mar Roxas will get 'zero' votes in Tuao, his hometown, if the 2016 LP presidential bet runs for senator in 2019
Pangilinan bill seeks new Constitution subject for Grade 12 students
The proposed Constitutional Education subject would cover topics like the rights and duties of citizens, social justice, and human rights
New blood: Liberal Party welcomes 'non-politicians' into fold
The once-ruling party, the target of criticism by President Rodrigo Duterte and his supporters, welcomes more than 100 new members
Liberal Party, Paolo Duterte, New DOH Chief | Evening wRap
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Drug claims vs Roxas, Drilon part of admin's diversionary tactic – LP
'This latest drug allegation against prominent members of Partido Liberal clearly proves that this administration is going all-out to demonize the party in the eyes of the public,' the party says
Opposition senators claim staff, LP emails hacked
(UPDATED) Senator Paolo Benigno Aquino IV presents screenshots to show hackers seemingly planting evidence to link the opposition to 'imaginary' destabilization plots
Senate minority renews call for 'incompetent' Aguirre's resignation
The Filipinos deserve better than a Cabinet official who resorts to spreading lies sowing intrigue and to name calling opposition senators say
LP to Duterte: Let CHR probe killings
The Liberal Party says the Duterte administration must face the problem of drug killings head on instead of trying to look for purported saboteurs and destabilizers
Liberal Party to field senatorial bets in 2019 – Drilon
Only one name is sure so far in the Liberal Party s senatorial slate for 2019: reelectionist Senator Paolo Benigno Aquino IV
LP hits Aguirre over 'fake news,' denies bribing Kian's parents
For his repeated issuances of erroneous claims thereby diminishing the stature of his office we call on Secretary Aguirre to resign says the Liberal Party
Robredo to LP: 'We were made for times such as this'
Hindi naman tayo natalo kasi iyong laban natin talagang laban na taas noo nating ginawa Vice President Leni Robredo also tells her party mates
Liberal Party holds 1st official meeting post-2016 elections
The party ratifies resolutions naming Vice President Leni Robredo as its chairperson and Senator Francis Pangilinan as its president
Imee Marcos apologizes to House, Aquino over P100-M bribe claim
Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos admits she made the allegation against the Liberal Party and its chairman emeritus former president Benigno Aquino III out of mere suspicion
LP lawmakers call for thorough debate on martial law extension
LP legislators promise to properly assess whether or not Congress should grant President Rodrigo Duterte s request to extend martial law in Mindanao until the end of the year
Basagan ng Trip with Leloy Claudio: What liberalism, LP, and yellow really mean
Can you tell the difference between liberalism, the Liberal Party, and the Yellow Movement?
Liberal Party: Aquino actions in Mamasapano 'in good faith'
The LP sees his actions in relation to Mamasapano as imperatives in good faith to advance the cause of justice and peace in Mindanao says party president Senator Francis Pangilinan
Why Leni Robredo can't be full-on opposition
The Vice President cannot risk completely disengaging from government Her access to the President and Cabinet members can advance her pro poor agenda
The fall of the 'dilawang' Liberal Party
The Liberal Party s rebranding is a hard and messy work in progress as Rodrigo Duterte marks his first year in office
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
Aguirre stands by order to probe opposition for alleged destab plot
UPDATED Even after the discovery of false claims and an old unrelated photo Aguirre stands by his Department Order 385 to probe into a supposed destabilization plot by opposition leaders
Opposition senators seek joint session on martial law
The joint congressional session is needed to check the validity of the proclamation and to prevent abuses all 6 minority senators say in a resolution
House opposition backs De Lima's request to join Senate debates
The 7 members of the House opposition bloc go to Camp Crame to visit detained Senator Leila de Lima who is in high spirits
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
Death penalty bill already 'dead' in Senate – Drilon
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon says at least 13 senators are expected to thumb down the Duterte administration s priority measure
De Lima urges LP party mates to support Duterte impeachment
I hope that my party mates uphold the oath each one of us took before the Filipino electorate to fight tyranny and corruption by defending the rule of law civil liberties and human rights says the detained senator
LP House majority won’t support Duterte, Robredo impeachment
2ND UPDATE Deputy Speaker Miro Quimbo says this common consensus was reached during a meeting of 15 LP House majority caucus members with their party chair Vice President Leni Robredo
Koko Pimentel: His father's son, the President's 'protector'
Ciriticized for supposedly bending over backwards for President Rodrigo Duterte Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III maintains he s no clone of the popular Chief Executive
Quimbo confident Alvarez will be prudent on impeachment complaint
LP stalwart and Deputy Speaker Miro Quimbo says the House of Representatives should just focus on important legislation and not on the impeachment complaint against Vice President Leni Robredo
