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  2. 2024 constitutional reform attempts in the Philippines

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    The political dispute has been characterized by the conflict between the upper and lower houses of the Congress of the Philippines. The House of Representatives is in favor of amending the constitution, while the Senate is opposed to it, [ 4 ] [ 5 ] with the latter being supported by several high profile politicians such as former president and ...

  3. 2024 in the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    March 20 – The Supreme Court issues a ruling banning legal officers of local government units from representing their respective officials in cases involving the Ombudsman, citing conflict of interest. [63] March 21: San Miguel Corporation begins construction of the 76.8-kilometer Pangasinan Link Expressway (PLEX) project. [64]

  4. Corruption in the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    The Philippine political arena is mainly arranged and operated by families or alliances of families, rather than organized around the voting for political parties. [27] Called the padrino system, one gains favor, promotion, or political appointment through family affiliation or friendship , as opposed to one's merit.

  5. Philippines foreign minister issues expletive-laced tweet ...

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    The comments by Teodoro Locsin, known for making blunt remarks at times, follow Manila's protests for what it calls the "illegal" presence of hundreds of Chinese boats inside the Philippines 200 ...

  6. List of political scandals in the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    Date Branch Department Party People Involved Summary Source 1946 Executive: Office of the President: Liberal: Manuel Roxas: Surplus War Property scandal- disposed $90 billion of surplus war property held by the United States government in the final year of World War II, which caused a huge corruption scandal that led to the rise of the leftist HUKBALAHAP and for Roxas's approval ratings to ...

  7. Philippines' Duterte issues gag order over South China Sea - AOL

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    MANILA (Reuters) -President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday the Philippines would not waver in defence of its interests in the South China Sea, even though he had barred his ministers from talking ...

  8. The Duterte Family's Plan for the Next Election Highlights ...

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    The president's family looks to bolster its position in a country already notorious for political dynasties The Duterte Family's Plan for the Next Election Highlights the Problem of Political ...

  9. 2023 in the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    July 2 – The Supreme Court, in a publicized June 13 ruling, issues a Writ of Kalikasan against Altai Philippines Mining Corporation, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and the Mines and Geosciences Bureau in relation to a petition seeking to protect Sibuyan Island in Romblon from environmental destruction due to mining ...