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Clean-satire insights from inside Congress — a place where every whispered deal eventually echoes.

“Where Power Speaks Loudly but Truth Speaks Last.”

House Justice Committee Junked First Impeachment Complaint vs. BBM for Lack of Substance

The House justice committee dismisses the first impeachment complaint against President Marcos for lack of substance, halting proceedings at committee level. ...more

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HOUSE WATCH | Zaldy Co Draws the Line: No Feelers, No Restitution

Zaldy Co denies sending feelers and rejects restitution, saying there is nothing to settle as Congress debates accountability and impeachment standards. ...more

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HOUSE WATCH | Zaldy Co Draws the Line: No Feelers, No Restitution

HOUSE WATCH | Sandro Marcos Pushes to Abolish the Travel Tax: Relief or Revenue Risk?

Rep. Sandro Marcos seeks to abolish the Philippine travel tax, citing rising travel costs and the need to boost tourism competitiveness, sparking debate over revenue replacement. ...more

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‘THERE ARE SERIOUS ACCUSATIONS THAT PBBM IS A DRUG ADDICT’

Rep. Leila de Lima says allegations of drug addiction against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. cited in an impeachment complaint are conclusory and lack factual basis. ...more

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HOUSE WATCH | Failure, Yes. Impeachable, No.

Rep. Egay Erice says the Independent Commission on Infrastructure may have failed in performance, but its shortcomings do not amount to an impeachable offense by President Marcos. ...more

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HOUSE WATCH | When Allegations Meet the Impeachment Threshold

A House panel says allegations of drug addiction against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are not considered an impeachable act under constitutional standards. ...more

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HOUSE WATCH | When Support Becomes the Message

Rep. Rufus Rodriguez says the stand of Jay Tarriela should be supported, as discussions continue on West Philippine Sea issues and government messaging. ...more

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HOUSE WATCH | When “Public Trust” Becomes the Charge

Kabataan Partylist Rep. Renee Co endorses the impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., saying the Constitution’s mandate on public trust has been violated. ...more

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HOUSE WATCH | When Procedure Is Upheld—and Patience Walks Out

Rep. Benny Abante exits a House Justice Committee hearing after the second impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is declared sufficient in form. ...more

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HOUSE WATCH | When “De Facto” Becomes a Feeling

Rep. Leandro Leviste says the Philippines is under a “de facto Martial Law” climate, citing fear, selective enforcement, and weak scrutiny of large budgets. ...more

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Clean-satire insights from inside Congress — a place where every whispered deal eventually echoes.

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Clean-satire insights from inside Congress — a place where every whispered deal eventually echoes.

“Where Power Speaks Loudly but Truth Speaks Last.”

House Justice Committee Junked First Impeachment Complaint vs. BBM for Lack of Substance

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