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THE Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed the petition seeking to compel the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to strictly enforce the term limits on elective officials, particularly those in Congress, and to declare as unconstitutional the reelection of termed out senators and congressmen. In an 18-page en banc decision penned by…
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Wednesday congratulated Senators Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri and Cynthia Villar for finally resolving the impasse regarding the Senate presidency. Drilon issued his congratulatory statement after Villar conceded in the Senate presidential race in favor
(File photo) MANILA - Did you know that of the six general elections held so far in the Philippines under the 1987 Constitution, there were two times when 10 candidates aspired for the top elective post? The first time was in the May 11, 1998 polls where the presidency was contested by then Vice President Joseph Estrada, reigning House Speaker Jose De Venecia Jr. and eight others, namely: Senators Raul Roco, Miriam Defensor-Santiago and Juan Ponce Enrile; former Defense Secretary Renato De Villa, Cebu Gov. Lito Osmena, Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Chai...