Cayetano: I’m not ‘fighting’ for any Senate committee
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano stressed Friday he is not “fighting for any committee” in the Senate. Cayetano said “there are ...
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Koko, Risa seek De Lima release; Nope, says DOJ
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III and Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday filed a resolution seeking the release of ...
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Feeling entitled
“A critic of whatever issue tasked to lead a probe could be dangerous as the post could be used to ...
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Risa, Koko vie for Senate minority seat
The choice for Senate Minority Leader of the 19th Congress has narrowed down to re-elected Sen. Risa Hontiveros and Sen. ...
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For a responsible, credible opposition
"We need to maintain check and balance among our institutions." Santa Banana, with only oppositionist—Risa Hontiveros—getting elected in the Magic ...
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Polarization of political forces is under way
"What we need is a just and honest president." Pulse Asia’s initial survey on the race for the presidency ...
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Why the opposition is targeting Cusi
"The ruling party today is riddled with political opportunists." The opposition, true to tradition, is bound to split. ...
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Learning their lesson the hard way
"Pacquiao and Pimentel underestimated President Duterte's influence." It’s a shame that Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao ended up ...
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‘Secret bets set off party feud’
Senator Aquilino Pimentel III on Sunday blamed his partymates in the PDP-Laban for concealing their choice of candidates for national ...
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The unravelling
"This will define the political landscape leading to the people’s choice of the next leader." Today, a “rump” PDP-Laban ...
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