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The senators elected in 2019, together with those elected in 2016, comprise the Senate's delegation in the 18th Congress. The proclamation of all the 12 senators was done nine days after Election Day, on May 22. five incumbents that ran successfully defended their seats, while three former and four new senators were elected.
Jul 23, 2019 · On July 18, 2019, the Philippine National Police filed a complaint alleging incitement to sedition, libel, cyber libel, and obstruction of justice against Vice President Leni Robredo and 35 other ...
Despite being a partisan official, the speaker (or whoever is presiding) does not vote unless in breaking ties in accordance with the Rules of the House of Representatives. The current House speaker is Martin Romualdez of Leyte - 1st congressional district. He was elected as speaker on July 25, 2022, the first day of the 19th Congress .
Aug 19, 2019 · Credit: Andrew Harnik/Reuters. The Philippines is the latest country to create its own space agency. President Rodrigo Duterte has authorized the creation of Philippine Space Agency, following in ...
May 20, 2020 · Ramon Magsaysay, 7th Philippine President, is known as the 1st president to have popularized Barong Tagalog, making it an official attire for official state functions. By proudly wearing the Barong Tagalog, Magsaysay helped make it a de facto national attire for Filipino men. He encouraged men to wear it. He was the first president to wear a ...
Jul 26, 2021 · President of the Philippines to the Congress of the Philippines. Session Hall of the House of Representatives [Delivered at the Batasang Pambansa Complex, Quezon City on July 26, 2021] Kindly sit down. By far this is the most beautiful SONA crowd that ever happened here.
Nov 28, 2023 · Former President Rodrigo Duterte ended peace talks in March 2019, accusing the rebels of attacks on police and military outposts. The U.S., the European Union and the Philippine government ...
