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Duterte adviser proposes measures to urge Filipinos get booster shots
Duterte adviser proposes measures to urge Filipinos get booster shots
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Published Apr 07, 2022 10:23 PM PHT
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Controversial measures to get more Filipinos boostered were proposed by an adviser to President Duterte. The proposals are floated in response to the risks posed by the Omicron xe variant and the impending expiration of millions of COVID jabs. Vivienne Gulla has tonight's top story.—The World Tonight, ANC, April 7, 2022
Controversial measures to get more Filipinos boostered were proposed by an adviser to President Duterte. The proposals are floated in response to the risks posed by the Omicron xe variant and the impending expiration of millions of COVID jabs. Vivienne Gulla has tonight's top story.—The World Tonight, ANC, April 7, 2022
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House leaders prep for 20th Congress
House leaders prep for 20th Congress
Marilyn Cahatol,
ABS-CBN News
Published May 17, 2025 12:43 PM PHT
MANILA — The leaders of the House of Representatives of the 19th Congress have started preparing for the 20th Congress, holding a “unity meeting,” a few days after the elections.
MANILA — The leaders of the House of Representatives of the 19th Congress have started preparing for the 20th Congress, holding a “unity meeting,” a few days after the elections.
Deputy Speaker David Suarez, a congressman from Quezon Province, said the meeting focused on "purely administrative matters" for the next three years.
Deputy Speaker David Suarez, a congressman from Quezon Province, said the meeting focused on "purely administrative matters" for the next three years.
“We have three years and 315 congressmen—so there’s a lot of groundwork to be laid out, especially on committee assignments and organizational concerns,” he said.
“We have three years and 315 congressmen—so there’s a lot of groundwork to be laid out, especially on committee assignments and organizational concerns,” he said.
Suarez, who is part of the dominant party Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD), said the meeting signaled the leaders’ expectation that Leyte 1st District Rep. Martin Romualdez will retain the House speakership in the 20th Congress.
Suarez, who is part of the dominant party Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD), said the meeting signaled the leaders’ expectation that Leyte 1st District Rep. Martin Romualdez will retain the House speakership in the 20th Congress.
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He added that the meeting mostly focused on administrative arrangements and legislative priorities of the 20th Congress, which will convene in July.
He added that the meeting mostly focused on administrative arrangements and legislative priorities of the 20th Congress, which will convene in July.
As Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial goes to the Senate, House prosecutors are expected to present the articles of impeachment against her.
As Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial goes to the Senate, House prosecutors are expected to present the articles of impeachment against her.
So far, Mamamayang Liberal nominee Leila De Lima, and Akbayan nominee Chel Diokno are already set to join the House prosecution panel.
So far, Mamamayang Liberal nominee Leila De Lima, and Akbayan nominee Chel Diokno are already set to join the House prosecution panel.
The panel, which was formed before the elections, already includes Antipolo City Rep. Romeo Acop, Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua, Iloilo 3rd District Rep. Lorenz Defensor, Bukidnon 2nd District Rep. Jonathan Keith Flores, Batangas 2nd District Rep. Jinky Luistro, 4Ps party-list Rep. Nonoy Libanan, Oriental Mindoro 1st District Rep. Arnan Panaligan, and San Juan District Rep. Bel Zamora.
The panel, which was formed before the elections, already includes Antipolo City Rep. Romeo Acop, Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua, Iloilo 3rd District Rep. Lorenz Defensor, Bukidnon 2nd District Rep. Jonathan Keith Flores, Batangas 2nd District Rep. Jinky Luistro, 4Ps party-list Rep. Nonoy Libanan, Oriental Mindoro 1st District Rep. Arnan Panaligan, and San Juan District Rep. Bel Zamora.
The reelection of 1-Rider party-list Rep. Rodge Gutierrez remains uncertain as the Commission on Elections has yet to finalize seat distribution for party-list groups.
The reelection of 1-Rider party-list Rep. Rodge Gutierrez remains uncertain as the Commission on Elections has yet to finalize seat distribution for party-list groups.
Top elected party-list Akbayan said they will prioritize filing bills that would end contractualization, political dynasties, and the Baon Bill that would support financially-challenged college students.
Top elected party-list Akbayan said they will prioritize filing bills that would end contractualization, political dynasties, and the Baon Bill that would support financially-challenged college students.
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