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Senator Leila De Lima ousted as chair of justice committee

Senator Leila De Lima ousted as chair of justice committee Senator Manny Pacquiao also moves that the entire committee on justice and human rights, which Senator De Lima heads, be declared vacant. Senator Leila De Lima walked out of the session hall during Senator Alan Peter Cayetano’s privilege speech on Monday, September 19. Senator Cayetano's privilege speech In his privilege speech, Cayetano – President Rodrigo Duterte’s former running mate and one of his staunchest allies in the Senate – accused De Lima of destroying the image of the Senate and the Philippines abroad. De Lima said she left the hall “in protest” of Cayetano. "I cannot stand it. I’m gonna deliver my own privilege speech tomorrow instead of confronting him now,” she told reporters.. "Tumayo po ako at umalis bilang protesta sa maiitim na planong patahimikin ako at ipagpatuloy ang paghahanap ng katotohanan sa likod ng mga nagaganap na patayan sa ngalan ng kampanya laban sa droga,"

Abu Sayaff Camp Captured by Philippine Military

Abu Sayaff camp captured by Philippine Military. The last known camp of the terrorist group Abu Sayaff in Tipo, Tipo Basilan was finally captured by the Philippine 4th Military Special Forces Battalion.  The Duterte administration launches series of successful operation since July and the effects of this to the terrorist group is really bad. Col. Andrew Bacala, commander of the Philippine Army’s 4th Special Forces Battalion, said the Abu Sayyaf suffered when the military forces attacked the terrorist group in Barangay Silangkum in Tipo Tipo town on August 15.  The relatives of some members of the terrorist group cooperated with the government forces because of their desire to end the terror in their place.  Joel Maturan, the former town mayor of Ungkaya Pukan, said “the Abu Sayyaf was finally flushed out of our towns.” Netizens lauds the campaign of Philippine Army against terrorism and they believe that this news is a sign that Abu Sayaff’s era is going to end soon

9.1 Trillion Euro investment Coming to The Philippines

9.1 Trillion Euro investment Coming to The Philippines Iba talaga pag may tiwala ang mga taga ibang bansa sa Namumuno. Mabuhay po ang Duterte Administration. 9.1 Trillion Euro investment Coming to The Philippines. Paki share po sa lahat. Thanks!

Senator Manny D. Pacquiao Privilege Speech on Death Penalty

Privilege Speech of SENATOR EMMANUNEL D. PACQUIAO Senate of the Philippines August 8, 2016 The Death Penalty Mr. President, mga kasama kong senador at sa ating mga kababayan, magandang hapon po. Mr. President, I rise on a matter of personal and collective privilege on matters of public concern. My first ever privilege speech as a Senator will focus on one of the biggest issues plaguing our country. I speak before you because of the sense of urgency on the issue of drug problem which has become alarming as it gets worse each day. Lumalawig na naman ang usapin patungkol sa parusang kamatayan o death penalty. Hindi kasi maiaalis sa akin ang pag-aalala kung maganda rin kaya ang hapon ng mga pamilyang nabibiktima ng ilegal na droga. Bago ako makilala na boksingero, naranasan ko ang buhay sa lansangan ng General Santos at Sarangani. Maging nang ako ay nagsisimula nang lumaban sa professional boxing, naikot ko ang iba’t ibang sulok ng Metro Manila. Dito ko personal na na

Duterte threatened to withdraw a ceasefire order

Duterte on Thursday, July 28, threatened to withdraw a ceasefire order he gave three days ago after suspected communist rebels killed a government militiaman and wounded four others in an attack. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez, File) MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday threatened to withdraw a ceasefire order he gave three days ago after suspected communist rebels killed a government militiaman and wounded four others in an attack. After learning about the New People's Army rebel attack, Duterte told army troops he called and asked a left-wing lawmaker to tell the guerrillas they have up to Friday to tell him if they wanted to have a truce, otherwise, both sides can return to fighting. Duterte, who has made friendly overtures to the Maoist guerrillas, warned the rebels if one more soldier or militiaman is killed, "let's just fight." "I was talking to the congressman and asked, 'What is this? Are we into th