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House of terror: How the lower chamber let slip a 'killer' bill
The House of Representatives passes a controversial bill that could endanger the progressives, Moros, and Lumad among them due to terrorist-tagging
Once a primary author, Biazon withdraws support, votes no to anti-terror bill
His reason? The House leadership did not allow any lawmaker to propose amendments to the bill that is an exact replica of what senators had passed
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
‘Unconstitutional’ anti-terrorism bill targets dissenters, not terrorists – Colmenares
'Hindi talaga para ito sa mga Abu Sayyaf or terrorista o sino pa mang tinatawag na terorista… Kailangan ito para doon sa dissenters, sa oposisyon,' says NUPL chair Neri Colmenares
'Get your priorities straight,' lawmakers tell Duque amid coronavirus threat
House members are upset that the DOH chief skipped a House hearing on Metro Manila's response to the novel coronavirus to inspect a quarantine center in Nueva Ecija, as directed by the President
Biazon berates transport officials: ‘Be sensitive when people feel there is a crisis’
Muntinlupa Representative Ruffy Biazon laments the denial of a mass transportation crisis in Metro Manila, when the plight of the daily commuter shows otherwise
Biazon on shabu smuggling: 'Is PDEA clean?'
Lawmakers raise the possibility that more Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency officials may be implicated in drug smuggling
Arroyo: Be concerned about Duterte’s health ‘only if he says it’s serious’
But opposition lawmakers say Malacañang's conflicting statements on the President's health raise concerns
[Right of Way] Why the PH doesn't have enough mass transport options
Road safety advocate Vince Lazatin and Muntinlupa City Representative Ruffy Biazon talk about the sorry state of transportation as they commute from Quezon City to Makati
Skyway reverts to old toll plaza scheme after chaotic traffic
The new toll collection system at the Skyway leaves motorists and commuters angry and confused
Privatize, replace BOC? Ex-Customs chief says it isn't that simple
Lawmaker and former Customs chief Ruffy Biazon says he would caution against prescribing a cure without fully knowing and understanding the conditions inside the bureau
Dep't of Justice to reinvestigate pork barrel scam
(UPDATED) Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II warns the allies of the previous administration as he reopens the investigation into the pork barrel scam
Sueno dismissal sends 'very strong signal' vs corruption – lawmakers
Opposition legislators believe that the dismissal of Interior Secretary Ismael Sueno shows the crack and disunity in the Duterte administration
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: Drugs bring 'moral decay and fuels crime' – Biazon
Muntinlupa City Ruffy Biazon votes yes: The Constitution allows capital punishment for compelling reasons The continued proliferation of the illegal drug trade with its devastating effects is a compelling reason
Tracking Sandiganbayan: Who's who in PH's biggest corruption cases?
Which corruption cases are still pending before the anti graft court and what are their statuses in the judicial process?
Lawmaker wants emergency hotline prank callers penalized
Muntinlupa Representative Ruffy Biazon files the Anti Prank Caller Act after the 911 hotline received 1 119 dropped calls and 304 prank calls on its first day of implementation
Poe and Binay tied at top spot, PDAF scam, Saudi cleric | 12PM wRap
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Despite PDAF complaints, lawmakers file candidacies for 2016 polls
Undeterred at least 10 of the 24 present and former lawmakers identified in the PDAF complaints before the Ombudsman want to run in the May 2016 elections
UNA launch, Aquino's flight plan, Ombudsman’s dare | 6PM wRap
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It’s a hostile environment for the commissioner of Customs
Some will move heaven and hell or spend a fortune just to remove a sitting commissioner for various reasons – some for business interests some for political reasons or some simply want the job for themselves
Customs misses 2013 revenue target
The bureau was mostly in transition in 2013 due to a series of reforms implemented by the Aquino administration
PH loses $410B in illicit transactions
UPDATED The losses in gov t revenues over a 52 year period – an amount not seen in other countries – represent a crisis situation says the US based Global Financial Integrity
Sevilla: Fixing the Customs' image
Rappler talks to John Sunny Sevilla the newly appointed commissioner of the Bureau of Customs
Palace won't push Ducut to resign
It s up to her to follow the lead of ex congressman Ruffy Biazon who resigned as Customs chief after he was tagged in the pork barrel scam
Davao-based trader faces smuggling raps
Customs says it will continue to strengthen its anti smuggling drive despite changes in the bureau s leadership
Finance usec Sevilla appointed Customs OIC
Finance Undersecretary John Sunny Sevilla replaces Ruffy Biazon who resigned this week after being implicated in the multi billion peso pork barrel scam
Enrile to Miriam: Just don’t blame me for Yolanda
The Senate Minority Leader says whatever Santiago’s attacks will be he will no longer retaliate because he has said his piece
Ruffy Biazon resigns as Customs chief
3rd UPDATE His resignation comes after the justice department implicated him in the pork barrel scam
Palace: Biazon still has trust of the President
The President s full trust and confidence in Customs chief Ruffy Biazon remains even as the Office of the Ombudsman reviews the complaint against him
Rappler Newscast | November 29, 2013
Customs chief 33 others face pork barrel scam charges PH will work with allies as China stirs up tensions Protesters storm public buildings in Thailand
Biazon: I'm ready to face allegations
I had always exercised prudence and fidelity in the performance of my duty as Representative of the Muntinlupa
Customs chief, 33 others in PDAF case
The former Muntinlupa congressman faces malversation bribery and graft complaints along with 6 ex solons 2 agents 3 heads and 7 employees of agencies 12 auditors 2 heads of NGOs and Janet Lim Napoles
BIR: No tax, duty on Yolanda donations
Relief goods donated for Typhoon Yolanda stricken Visayas are exempt from taxes and customs duties if they are coursed through government agencies or accredited organizations according to the country s main tax agency
Court junks case vs Customs revamp
A Manila court junks the case filed by Customs officials stopping a revamp that government leaders say are part of reforms
Customs collections slow down in Sept amid reforms
Customs commissioner Ruffy Biazon attributes the agency s lower than target collections in September to the ongoing personnel revamp
New Customs officials vow to 'work together' on reforms
The 5 newly appointed deputy Customs commissioners promise to closely work together to rid the agency of corruption it has been known for
Court extends TRO on Customs employees' transfer
A Manila court stops the transfer of several Customs collectors to a research office up to October 21
Aquino on what Customs needs: A 'reset'
Aquino says replacing people in key Customs positions and bringing employees back to their mother units are essential to curb rampant corruption at the bureau
Purisima: TRO for Customs collectors disrupts reforms
The Finance secretary expressed dismay over the issuance of TRO suspending the transfer of Customs collectors to the DOF s research unit
New Customs deputy commissioners assume posts
The Customs bureau is nearing the final phase of its reshuffling as 4 of 5 deputy commissioners assume their posts on September 30
Customs employees oppose return-to-mother-unit order
Customs employees say the order will cause massive displacement and abandonment of functions paralyzing BOC operations
Biazon open to transfer functions to BIR
But he says the transfer will take time
Rappler Newscast | August 2, 2013
US Senate resolution supporting peace in South China Sea riles up China Biazon reshuffles district collectors Russia grants asylum to Edward Snowden
Customs collectors reassigned in 2 weeks – Biazon
Of the 17 district collectors two has refused to relinquish their posts but will still be reassigned by Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon anyway
JV: Sue barangay execs with squatter ‘colonies’
Sen JV Ejercito says don t always blame the governors or mayors – barangay officials are usually the ones coddling squatters as a source of votes
#PugadBaboy: Aftershocks ng SONA puchline 2
Poverty work ethic corruption and the Bureau of Customs
Aquino knows 'padrinos' in Customs - Trillanes
Sen Antonio Trillanes IV says action from the President not a Senate probe is needed to reform Customs
‘Reveal Customs padrinos in Senate probe’
Sen Francis Escudero files a resolution calling for a probe into the padrino system in Customs
Henares on Customs post: It's PNoy's call
When I entered government it was with one thing in mind: it s to serve the country It s public service and I believe its the President s call where he needs any of us
