MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has recognized Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian’s leadership and expects the chamber’s internal dispute to be resolved without affecting the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, House Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega V of La Union said on Sunday. Speaking in an interview on dzBB’s Bantay Balita […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines – Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega V of La Union on Friday said the House of Representatives’ emergency-based remote voting mechanism, which is limited to emergencies and official functions, cannot be fairly equated with proposals seeking expanded virtual participation in Senate sessions ahead of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Ortega noted […]
Read MoreMANILA*, Philippines — La Union 1st District Rep. Paolo Ortega has accused the Dutertes of “diverting” public attention away from fund misuse allegations hounding the office of Vice President Sara Duterte. In a press briefing on Monday, Ortega said Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte’s recent statements on the 2025 national budget are just a “distraction.” […]
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