DOTr probes lawmaker’s controversial NAIA video

Inquirer.net 09/30/2018

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has started a “thorough investigation” of the new controversial video involving ACTS-OFW Representative John Bertiz. In the CCTV video, Bertiz allegedly refused to remove his shoes as part of the security measures…

Palma fears consequences on family, urges prayers for lawmakers

Norman V. Mendoza 11/21/2017

CEBU Archbishop Jose Palma urged Catholics to pray for the country’s lawmakers as he expressed fear about the consequences of the dissolution of marriage bill now pending before the Lower House. In his homily during the 10…

Culture of privilege

Editorial 09/19/2017

Aside from throwing their weight around during budget proceedings, lawmakers enjoy privileges that we taxpayers — who pay for their salaries — don’t, such as immunity from suit which allows them to lambaste and accuse anyone during…

Lawmakers locked out for missing House roll call

Inquirer.net 07/25/2017

Lawmakers were locked out of the Plenary Hall of the House of Representatives for being late for Tuesday’s session, in an unprecedented move by the House leadership to instill discipline among its members. Reporters spotted some lawmakers…

Lawmakers push for approval of MCDA

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 05/19/2017

Cebu congressmen yesterday vowed to push for the approval of the proposed house bill creating the Mega Cebu Development Authority (MCDA). During yesterday’s Convergence of Mega Cebu leaders at the Eduardo Aboitiz Development Studies Center (EADSC), Cebu…

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