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Pimentel, Lagman question legality of Cha-cha via people’s initiative

Opposition lawmakers are questioning the legality of pushing to amend the 1987 Constitution through people’s initiative, noting the only law that can be cited to support it has been deemed insufficient by the Supreme Court.

MTRCB rejects SMNI motions for reconsideration

The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board has denied the motions for reconsideration of Sonshine Media Network International to lift the suspension of its two shows.

3 LTO personnel caught stealing license plates in own plant; 1 remains at large

Authorities have arrested three Land Transportation Office personnel for allegedly stealing license plates from the agency's plant in Quezon City, while another employee is still being tracked, LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II says.

Senate studying options after Marcos cha-cha meeting

Senator Imee Marcos said her chamber is studying its options to deal with the issue of Cha-cha after it met with the president on Thursday night – including the reopening of discussions on its now-suspended resolution introducing constituent assembly.

Pimentel: Cha-cha via people’s initiative 'hijacked' by House members

Senate Minority leader Koko Pimentel on Friday says pushing for Charter change via people’s initiative is only for Filipino voters and should not be 'hijacked' by government officials.