Why independence of Congress is important now more than ever
There are three branches of the government in the Philippines. They were established as independent bodies for the purpose of checks and balances. If one...
Sen Pacquiao’s use of the Bible to justify his arguments is dangerous
The recent debate between Senator Manny Pacquiao and Bataan Representative Geraldine Roman on House Bill 267 or the Anti SOGI Discrimination Act has once again shed...
The Congress’ ‘Third House’: What Actually Happened to the Cybercrime Bill
Netizens are angry about the enactment of RA 10175, more popularly known as the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (read full text here) due to...
The Rufus Drama and Weak House Leadership
Congresswoman Kimi Cojuangco was right, we always see the same Representatives monopolizing the plenary session to deliberately delay proceedings on RH Bill. Just this afternoon,...
On Privilege Speeches and Delaying the RH Bill
It is sad how some of our Representatives would delay a long overdue bill for the sake of delaying it. These past few days, I...
Summary of Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALNs) for CY 2011 for House Representatives
The Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) is a crucial government document for ensuring transparency and accountability in government. The impeachment trial of...
Updates on the Freedom of Information Bill
The Right to Know. Right Now! Coalition, a network of more than 100 organizations from various sectors that has long been pushing for the passage...
Proposed substitute Freedom of Information bill of 2012 from @govph
This is the government’s version of the Freedom of Information bill. President Aquino announced a proposed Freedom of Information bill on February 3. The draft...
How a bill becomes a law
Senator Pia Cayetano says that even of the President does not include the Reproductive Health Bill in his priority measures, she will still continue on....
Proposed Cyber Crime bills
There are just too many versions of the Philippine Cybercrime bill. Like Carlo Ople, I believe the section on child pornography is long overdue. There...