'WALA DAPAT MAIWAN' 🏳️‍🌈

House Committee on Women and Gender Equality Chairperson and Bataan Rep. Geraldine Roman, Gabriela Rep. Arlene Brosas, and Pangasinan Rep. Toff de Venecia delivered their privilege speech on the sponsorship of the SOGIESC Equality Act on Tuesday, May 14.

EQUALITY CHAMPS SPONSOR EQUALITY BILL IN HOUSE PLENARY 🏳️‍🌈

LOOK: Bataan Rep. Geraldine Roman, Gabriela Rep. Arlene Brosas, and Pangasinan Rep. Toff de Venecia delivered their privilege speech on the sponsorship of HB 10176 or the proposed SOGIESC Equality Act on Tuesday, May 15.

'WALA NANG SUBSTITUTION KUNG ANG GROUND AY WITHDRAWAL NG CANDIDACY'

COMELEC Chairman George Garcia announces that the COMELEC En Banc unanimously approved his proposal to prohibit substitutions after October 8, 2024, if the reason is withdrawal of candidacy. #Halalan2025

'DAPAT WAG NG GAWING CHAIRMAN 'YAN NG KOMITE'

Presidential Adviser on Poverty Alleviation Larry Gadon calls on Senate President Migz to remove Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Public Order over his handling of the investigation on the 'PDEA leaks'.

'BRING IT ON!'

Former Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque and Byron Cristobal, also known as Banat By, react to the libel and cyber libel cases filed by former Sen. Sonny Trillanes against them and other 'pro-Duterte' personalities.

'AYAW NA PO NG LAWYER'

Mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac, declined to issue a statement to News 5, which aired a report on Tuesday (May 14) about her background.

As early as 2022, Guo mentioned that many people had been asking about her identity.

'WASTE OF MONEY'?

Pasig Rep. Roman Romulo, Chairperson of the House Committee on Basic Education, said that the signing of the joint memorandum circulars by DepEd and TESDA at the luxurious Hilton Hotel in Pasay City would be a 'waste of money' if the objectives are not clear.

'DRUG TESTS SHOULD INCLUDE ALL TYPES OF DRUGS'

Sen. Chiz Escudero says drug test requirements by government agencies should encompass all types of drugs, including so-called 'rich man's drugs' such as cocaine and ecstasy.

'CHINA, KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF OUR VESSELS AND PEOPLE'

Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros tells China to stay away from the 'Atin Ito' civilian mission that will be going to Panatag Shoal to deliver provisions to Filipino fishers in the area.

'HANDA NA RIN AKONG BUMALIK SA LARANGAN NG POLITIKA'

Former Sen. Bam Aquino says he is ready to return to politics. #Halalan2025

GO LEADS FACEBOOK SPENDING — PCIJ

'Re-electionist Sen. Christopher Lawrence 'Bong' Go spent almost P1 million to boost 266 posts, based on data from the Facebook Ad Library.'

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'BAKIT 'DI PATAWAGIN SI LASCAÑAS O SI ACIERTO?'

Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Jil Bongalon urges Sen. Bato Dela Rosa to invite self-confessed Davao Death Squad member Arturo Lascañas and veteran anti-drug operative Eduardo Acierto in his investigation on the alleged 'PDEA leaks'.