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[Title] => Ombudsman dismisses ex-Senate security chief Mao Aplasca from gov't service
[Summary] => Former Senate sergeant-at-arms Mao Aplasca has been dismissed from government service, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla announced on Saturday, July 4.
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[Title] => Cayetano, Padilla, Aplasca told to answer complaint over Bato escape
[Summary] => The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered Sens. Alan Peter Cayetano and Robin Padilla, as well as former Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca, to comment on the obstruction of justice complaint filed against them.
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[Title] => ‘Waste of taxpayers’ money’: Lacson says 28-day Senate standoff under Cayetano cost P700 million
[Summary] => Sen. Panfilo Lacson criticized the 28-day Senate leadership standoff under former Senate president Alan Peter Cayetano, saying the impasse cost taxpayers an estimated P700 million while producing “chaos” and legislative inaction
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[Title] => Deeper than just political drama
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[Title] => British Chamber hopes Congress special session to expedite pending legislation
[Summary] => President Marcos Jr. called a special Senate session on June 17 to advance priority bills on social protection, healthcare and education amid recent crises.
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[Title] => ‘We will be there’: Villanueva to attend Marcos-called special session amid Senate feud
[Summary] => Sen. Joel Villanueva committed to attending a possible special session of Congress, saying lawmakers should focus on addressing urgent national concerns instead of taking sides in the ongoing Senate leadership dispute.
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[Title] => Supreme Court junks petition vs Cayetano, others over Senate leadership dispute
[Summary] => The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition questioning the Senate leadership fiasco involving Sens. Alan Peter Cayetano, Loren Legarda and Pia Cayetano.
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[Title] => Senate history shows 12-member quorum is legal to conduct business — Gatchalian
[Summary] => Official Senate records show that the Philippine Senate has a precedent of recognizing a 12-member quorum to conduct official business, Senate President Pro Tempore Win Gatchalian revealed.
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[Title] => Groups urge intensified enforcement vs illegal vapes
[Summary] => Public health groups urged authorities to intensify enforcement against illegal vape products during a Senate hearing, saying the fight against illicit trade should focus on stronger crackdowns on unregulated sellers while maintaining balanced regulations for legitimate products.
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[Title] => Said loud enough: What happens when allegations spread faster than evidence
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