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JUL
31
2016

Don’t pull trigger, push reboot button – Recto urges gov’t, Reds

I urge the NDF and the government not to pull the trigger, but to push the reboot button. In the search for peace, deadlines should be extended, or it results in more dead bodies. It is the NDF’s turn to take the high ground by declaring their own unilateral ceasefire. Then they
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JUL
29
2016

Transcript of DZMM interview with Senate Minority Leader Ralph G. Recto

Gerry Baja: Nagkaroon daw po kasi ng pagbabago ng isip ang Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte, na from Con-con, ay parang pabor na sya sa Con-Ass. Ano po ang reaksyon ninyo doon, Senator Ralph? RGR: Tama, iyan ang balita ko and all I can do is react on that, dahil sila naman ang namumuno,
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JUL
28
2016

PSR-067: Inquiry on the Planned Abolition of the PCFC

A Resolution Urging The Appropriate Senate Committee To Conduct An Inquiry, In Aid Of Legislation, On The Planned Abolition Of The People’s Credit And Finance Corporation (PCFC) With The End In View Of Ensuring That Government Functions Are Streamlined And Effective And
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JUL
28
2016

After NSC meet, “crowdsourcing Digong” should convene LEDAC next – Recto

By inviting past presidents and members of the minority, President Digong proves that he is a practitioner of “inclusive politics.” I can sense that he likes to crowdsource ideas. Judging by how he appreciated the views shared by the attendees yesterday, we can expect
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JUL
27
2016

Re. Emergency powers to solve traffic in mega Manila

Emergency powers to solve traffic in mega Manila and urban centers must abide by the following principles Information regarding all programs and projects, especially contracts that will require sovereign guarantees, must be FOI-compliant. Part of the government’s reportorial
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JUL
26
2016

PSR-059: Inquiry on the Propriety of Granting Special or Emergency Powers to the President of the Philippines

A Resolution Directing The Appropriate Senate Committees To Conduct An Inquiry, In Aid Of Legislation, On The Propriety Of Granting Special Or Emergency Powers To The President Of The Republic Of The Philippines To Immediately Solve The Worsening Traffic Congestion In Metro
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JUL
26
2016

Recto eyes longer validity period of car registration

A provision lengthening the validity period of a motor vehicle registration can be included in the proposed law making a driver’s license valid for five years, the bill’s proponent said today. Senate Minority Leader Ralph Recto said he is listening to proposals “from many groups
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JUL
26
2016

2017 budget must reflect SONA promises – Recto

President Duterte’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) promises should find expression in the 2017 national budget “because without funding, they will remain as empty pledges,” Senate Minority Leader Ralph Recto said. “Rhetoric must be translated to reality and the way to do it
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JUL
26
2016

PSR-058: Inquiry on the Status and Distribution of the Proceeds from the Sale of Portions of Metro Manila Military Camps

A Resolution Directing The Senate Committee On Government Corporations And Public Enterprises To Conduct An Inquiry, In Aid Of Legislation, On The Status And Distribution Of The Proceeds From The Sale Of Portions Of Metro Manila Military Camps In Accordance With Republic Act
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JUL
26
2016

PSR-057: Inquiry on the Viability of the Prevailing Pension Programs of the Military and Other Uniformed Personnel Organizations

A Resolution Directing The Appropriate Senate Committee To Conduct An Inquiry, In Aid Of Legislation, On The Viability Of The Prevailing Pension Programs Of The Military And Other Uniformed Personnel Organizations, With The Intent Of Ensuring Equitable Allocation Of Government
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