Precautionary hold departure order issued vs. Marcoleta, 3 others

MANILA – The Sandiganbayan on Tuesday granted the Office of the Ombudsman’s request to issue a precautionary hold departure order (PHDO) against Senator Rodante Marcoleta, former congressman Michael Defensor, and businessmen Joseph Espiritu and Aristotle Viray. A verified ex parte application for the issuance of the PHDO was filed after the four individuals were named in […]

Minority bloc condemns attempt to ‘rush’ major change in Senate rules

MANILA, Philippines — Minority bloc senators on Tuesday condemned what they called an “attempt to rush a major change in Senate rules” as the majority moved to suddenly amend session rules to allow absent lawmakers to participate through teleconference. In a statement, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan explained that the minority walked out of the Senate […]