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Palace orders DOJ to probe ex-NYC chair Ronald Cardema

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 21 02:24 PM

Malacañang ordered the Department of Justice (DOJ) Tuesday to investigate former National Youth Commission (NYC) Chairperson Ronald Cardema after he allegedly presided over a meeting of the body even though he is already deemed resigned from his post.  Read more »

'No one is above the law—even Duterte supporters,' watchdog tells Cardema

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 21 10:20 AM

Even the supporters of President Rodrigo Duterte should not be above the law, an election watchdog said Tuesday as it slammed the head of the National Youth Commission for supposedly making a "mockery" of part-list rules in his bid to get a House seat.    Read more »

Duterte enjoys right to privacy if illness not serious: DOJ

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 21 09:41 AM

MANILA - President Duterte has no duty to inform anyone about his illness if it will not affect the discharge of his official functions, the country's justice secretary said in a statement.  Read more »

Senate newcomer Dela Rosa says to focus on OFWs, police

Berchan Louie Angchay, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 21 07:38 AM

Senatorial candidate Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa on Monday said he will focus on crafting laws for overseas Filipino workers and policemen.  Read more »

'Nakikisali siya sa pag-abuso': Dingdong Dantes calls out Duterte Youth's Cardema

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 21 12:06 AM

MANILA - Actor and former National Youth Commission (NYC) chief Dingdong Dantes has called out Ronald Cardema for seeking to become a substitute nominee of the Duterte Youth party-list group. Read more »

Ex-FDA chief breaks silence on dismissal, stands by innocence

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 20 11:43 PM

The dismissed chief of the Food and Drug Administration broke her silence several days after she was fired by President Rodrigo Duterte. Read more »

Zubiri sees better coordination between Malacañang, Senate with Bong Go

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 21 12:13 AM

MANILA - Several senators during Monday's all-party caucus have expressed their strong position against President Rodrigo Duterte's decision to veto a number of measures passed by both houses of Congress. Read more »

Duterte 'concerned' over LRT-2 train collision

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 20 06:17 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte is waiting for the report on the collision of 2 coaches of the Light Rail Transit 2 (LRT-2) that left 34 people hurt over the weekend, Malacañang said Monday. Read more »

'No age limit': Cardema defends Duterte Youth substitution bid

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 20 05:34 PM

Former National Youth Commission head Ronald Cardema defended Monday his move to become the substitute nominee for the Duterte Youth party-list group, saying he is not too old to represent the party. Read more »

Where is the President? Palace says Duterte working while out of public eye

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 20 03:27 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte prefers to focus on his work privately, Malacañang said Monday following the chief executive's weeklong absence from public eye. Read more »

Cardema substitution for Duterte Youth post not yet approved - Comelec

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 20 04:55 PM

The Commission on Elections has yet to approve ex-National Youth Commission chairperson Ronald Cardema's bid to become the substitute nominee for the Duterte Youth party-list group, a poll commissioner said Monday.  Read more »

Vico Sotto nixes joining Duterte party

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 20 09:12 AM

Pasig mayor-elect Vico Sotto on Monday said he prefers belonging to a small political party rather than President Rodrigo Duterte's PDP-Laban, even as an ally credited the Chief Executive's role in the their election triumph.    Read more »

Ronald Cardema no longer NYC chair: Palace

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 19 04:20 PM

Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the Commission on Election's confirmation that Cardema filed a timely petition for substitution connotes that he is already resigned from his post. Read more »

Palace denies Duterte confined in hospital

Pia Gutierrez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 19 03:24 PM

Malacañang on Sunday denied reports that President Rodrigo Duterte is confined in Cardinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan City for a medical condition. Read more »

Discovered attack and foolish gambits

Editorial cartoon by Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 19 10:20 AM

The president can now move forward on his pending campaign promises and priorities in the next half of his 6-year term. Read more »

No decision yet on Ronald Cardema’s bid to change nominee status: Comelec

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 19 04:11 PM

The petition of National Youth Commission chairperson Ronald Cardema to replace his wife as the first nominee of Duterte Youth party-list has not been resolved, the Comelec said. Read more »

May tsansa nga ba ang pederalismo sa susunod na Senado?

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 18 07:42 PM

Ngayong nakaambang mabuo na ang super majority ng administrasyon sa susunod na Senado, nangangahulugan ba itong lulusot na rin ang isinusulong na pederalismo ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte? Read more »

De Lima among 187 'persecuted' members of parliament, says global org

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 18 11:48 AM

MANILA - Detained Sen. Leila de Lima is among 187 "persecuted members of parliament" from around the world, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has said as it renewed its call for the lawmaker's release.  Read more »

Palace: Sandra Cam can resign

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 18 12:28 AM

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) board member Sandra Cam need not wait for President Rodrigo Duterte's go-signal in order to quit her post, Malacañang said Friday.   Read more »

‘Not yet the time’: PNP lukewarm to reviving death penalty

Michael Joe Delizo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 17 09:47 PM

But the PNP said it would be open to reimposing the death penalty on crimes connected with illegal drugs. Read more »