WASHINGTON, United States — The US House of Representatives passed a resolution Wednesday ordering the withdrawal of American troops from the Iran war — a largely symbolic move that nonetheless delivers a political blow to President Donald Trump. Four members of Trump’s majority Republicans joined Democrats in backing the measure, which passed 215-208 and heads

MANILA, Philippines – San Beda University Graduate School of Law Dean Fr. Ranhilio Aquino on Wednesday said the 12 senators who convened and elected new Senate officers acted within the rules, citing the Supreme Court ruling in Avelino v. Cuenco. In an interview over IBC 13, Aquino said the Senate was placed in an “abnormal” situation

MANILA, Philippines — After three days of absence, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano and his allies arrived at the Senate on Thursday. He was joined by Sen. Robin Padilla and Sen. Pia Cayetano. Other members of the bloc are also anticipated to arrive. Prior to the Senate reorganization on Wednesday, Pia Cayetano set a blue ribbon

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday said he iwill preside over Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial as the acting Senate president after a recent leadership change in the upper chamber. Asked if this means if there will be another oath-taking ceremony when the Senate impeachment court convenes, Gatchalian responded: “I have to

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian on Thursday said no resource persons would be allowed inside the session hall as the bloc of Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano moves to proceed with a Blue Ribbon Committee hearing scheduled for the same day. Gatchalian made the statement during a press conference, maintaining that there would