Joey De Venecia Firms Up Senate Bid; Joins Estrada’s PMP
Businessman Joey de Venecia III has officially joined the opposition Puwersa ng Masang Pilipino (PMP) after respectfully turning down earlier offers to join other opposition parties.
De Venecia took his oath as a member of the party founded by President Joseph Estrada, who remains the party’s titular...
Source: Filipino News Network
CHIZ : SPARE PASG FROM INTRIGUES
Opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero yesterday said the Presidential Anti-Smuggling Group (PASG) should be spared from intrigues if the government wants to address corruption and boost sagging revenue collections.
Intrigues and other efforts to besmirch the reputation of PASG and its chairman Antonio Villar...
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Joey de Venecia takes cudgels for Ang Ladlad
The Commission on Elections should stop being so homophobic and instead recognize the contributions of the gay community to national development.
“Denying the gay community a chance at representation in Congress via the party-list Ang Ladlad by saying they will bring immorality to the House is a...
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CHIZ : GENUINE LAND REFORM CAN IMPROVE LIVES OF POOR FARMERS
Opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero is urging government to implement true agrarian reform to enable landless farmers to live decently, improve their income and provide proper education and nutrition to their families.
Of the country’s estimated labor force of 36 million, close to 40 percent are directly...
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CHI: SPINELESS GOV’T GIVES IN TO BIG 3
Opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero expressed disappointment with government for apparently giving in to the arm-twisting tactics employed by the Big 3 oil firms, with its decision to revoke Executive Order (EO) 839 that put a cap on the price of fuel.
The suffering of the people will continue while these...
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