Was the recent shooting incident in Atimonan, Quezon, a rub-out or a shootout? This is what Deputy Speaker Lorenzo Tañada III wants to know, urging the authorities to ensure that the investigation on the case is “immediate and thorough.”
Will a House of Representatives dominated by political dynasties ever craft an implementing law against them?
Quezon Representative Lorenzo Tañada III, the principal proponent of the Freedom of Information Bill, on Tuesday said that he remained confident President Benigno Aquino III would like the measure passed during his term.
Marvic Leonen, the Philippine government’s chief negotiator in peace talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, on Tuesday urged the House of Representatives to issue a resolution in support of the recently signed framework agreement on the peace process in Mindanao.
The freedom of information (FOI) bill is in danger of expiring in the House of Representatives due to scheduling delays, with one of its main proponents likening the measure to a patient in the intensive care unit.
The next committee hearing on the much debated Freedom of Information Bill will be held on November 13 and that is its final schedule.
The Liberal Party (LP) respects Sarangani Representative Manny Pacquiao’s transfer to Vice-President Jejomar Binay-led Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban), its spokesperson Deputy Speaker Lorenzo Tanada III said on Wednesday.
Deputy House Speaker Lorenzo Tañada III expects the much-awaited freedom of information (FOI) bill to pass into law by next year.
