Budget for soldiers' allowance hike secured – House leader

THE BUDGET for the increase in the daily subsistence allowance of soldiers has been secured and would be implemented as planned, a House leader said on Wednesday, belying claims that the government has rejected the increase.

House leaders slam ‘misleading’ survey showing 88% oppose ‘Cha-cha’

HOUSE LEADERS on Sunday criticized Pulse Asia’s recent survey showing that 88 percent of Filipinos believe that the 1987 Constitution should not be amended now or any other time.

Senators asked to keep an open mind on Charter amendment

A LAWMAKER at the House of Representatives on Thursday urged senators to keep an open mind on the lower chamber's push for amending the 1987 Constitution's economic provisions to boost foreign investments in the country.