Senate shelves federalism bid Source: Philippine Star
MANILA, Philippines – Senators shelved yesterday their plan for federalism to prevent President Arroyo's House allies from using it in their bid to change the Charter and extend their stay in office.
RP Right of Reply bills: Malice aforethoughtSource: Luis Teodoro Blog
Almost to a man and woman, the journalists present in a press conference called by the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) last February 24 to rally opposition to the Right of Reply bills in Congress were asking why "Nene" Pimentel did it.
'Right of Reply' bill to curtail press freedom in RP?Source: Luis Teodoro website
A "Right of Reply" law is likely to be passed before Congress goes into Christmas recess this year. As most journalists know—or should—such laws compel media organizations to publish the reply of persons who believe themselves to have been unfairly treated by the media.
Putting a gun to media's headSource: Ellen Tordesillas blog
I texted Sen. Aquilino Pimentel, Jr. of my concern about his right of reply bill that was passed by the Senate and is awaiting the House version for consolidation before it is sent to Malacañang for signing into law.
Senate panel tackles fate of detained senatorSource: Magdalo para sa Pagbabago
...the Senate Committee on Rules has started harmonizing the competing jurisdiction claims of the Supreme Court and the Senate over Sen. Antonio F.
US, Malaysia asked: Why are you backing MOA?Source: Magdalo para sa Pagbabago
Opposition senators Sunday called on the United States, Malaysia and other countries pushing for a peace pact creating an expanded Moro homeland to spell out their motives in endorsing the controversial memorandum of agreement (MOA).