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LOOK: Supporters of Sen. @risahontiveros gather in the UP Bahay ng Alumni, backing calls for the lawmaker to join the #Halalan2028 presidential race. | via @_katrinadomingo

[Torey Canino-Celis @tj_canino]

🚨JUST IN: RETURNING TO THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIRMANSHIPS:

• Sen. Risa Hontiveros — Health
• Sen. Kiko Pangilinan — Agriculture
• Sen. Bam Aquino — Basic Education

THANK YOU, LORD! 💚💖

[marvièn @mvn_dn]

BULLSEYE

[Win Gatchalian @WinGatchalian74]

JOINT STATEMENT ON THE SENATE MINORITY WALKOUT

[Kiko Pangilinan @kikopangilinan]

JOINT STATEMENT ON THE SENATE MINORITY WALKOUT

We strongly condemn what appears to be an attempt to rush a major change in the Senate Rules, especially when several members of the minority still wanted to speak and raise serious questions on the floor.

Bakit kailangang madaliin? Bakit kailangang pigilan ang mga gustong magsalita? Bakit kailangang i-divide ang house kung marami pang senador ang nagtatanong tungkol sa proseso?

Minamadali ba ang rule change na ito dahil gusto nilang maka boto si Senator Bato? At ngayong may mga ulat na may mga majority senators na maaaring arestuhin?

We walked out because what happened on the floor looked less like orderly deliberation. The proposed rule change affects how senators may attend sessions, participate in proceedings and exercise their mandate through remote means, and such a measure should be opened to healthy public debate instead of being rushed by the tyranny of the majority.

We have always welcomed healthy discussions on the floor, but this should mean allowing all members to be heard, not forcing the chamber to move at the speed preferred by the majority.

At the time the motion was taken up, there was no duly constituted Committee on Rules and there was not even an elected Majority Leader who could properly guide a rules amendment through the regular process.

How could there have been any action or discussion before the Committee on Rules when no Committee on Rules has been organized to date?

With due respect, the answer that no Senate rule had been violated does not settle the matter, because the rules cannot be treated as a matter of convenience when the very process for amending them is under serious question.

The timing raises a question that the public deserves to hear debated openly. Kaya pinili naming tumayo at iwan ang majority sa plenary. Kaya kami nagdesisyon to question the quorum and call for adjournment.

If the proposal is truly defensible, then let it pass through the proper route.

We owe it to the people who voted for us to do our mandate. This is why we want more time to discuss this further.

[risa hontiveros @risahontiveros]

Ang Minority ay patuloy na maninindigan! #SolidBloc11 ✊🏼

[iMPACT Leadership @iMPACTPH2019]

𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜-𝗗𝗬𝗡𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗬 𝗡𝗘𝗧𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗣𝗨𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗦 𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗗 𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗟 𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗟

The Anti-Dynasty Network (ADN) on Monday, December 8, called for the immediate passage of a comprehensive anti-political dynasty law, saying the ongoing flood control corruption scandal has once again revealed how entrenched political families enable systemic abuse of power.

In a statement, ADN said the scandal underscores "the entrenchment, scale, and normalization of corruption" that thrive amid deep political and socio-economic inequalities "engendered by the dominance of political families."

The coalition said that beyond demanding transparency and accountability in the current controversy, structural reforms are needed—starting with a long-delayed, constitutionally mandated anti-dynasty law.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗗𝗡 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘆 𝗹𝗮𝘄

ADN outlined the following minimum requirements:

• No immediate succession into an elective office by a family member.

• A ban covering relatives up to the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity, including grandparents, parents, in-laws, children, siblings, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, and first cousins.

• A prohibition on political families occupying overlapping constituencies, including:

◦ No two relatives running for or holding the positions of President, Vice President, or Senator at the same time.

◦ No two relatives holding provincial, city, or municipal offices simultaneously.

◦ Local officials barred from being related to their area's district representative.

◦ Relatives of sitting officials barred from being nominated under the party-list system.

ADN said that genuine political reform also requires complementary electoral reforms and broader citizen engagement.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The network pledged to:

• Lobby for the passage of an anti-dynasty law,

• Expand alliances across constituencies and reform sectors, and

• Help deepen discussions on inclusive politics and accountable governance.

ADN also urged a citizen-driven national dialogue on political dynasties, encouraging networks and stakeholders to articulate a unified position "that will secure a democracy that works for all and not the few."

Signatories as of 8:00 a.m., December 8, include:
Vico Sotto, Carmel V. Abao, Julio Teehankee, Francis Aquino Dee, Michaela Defensor, Ronnie Holmes, Melissa Lao, Jess Pasibe, Anne Candelaria, Jean Encinas-Franco, John Paul Vergara, Aika Robredo, Patrick Ramos Jalasco, Luis Abad, Paul Abaya, Sol Iglesias, Reynold Agnes, Jan Robert Go, Nur-Ainee Tan Lim, and Mags Maglana.

[fudgecake @tsrrmj]

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[Jules Guiang @julesguiang]

Note that this video has been spliced for brevity.

Here is the full video of the Mass: https://t.co/e4ojGy9QYA

[Jules Guiang @julesguiang]

Ganda homily sa Quiapo, talking about Duterte - his character, his hypocrisy. Saying that we kneel down for God but we obey another personality. Perfect place for a perfect crowd.

[ricci @ricci_richy]

Getting a haircut that suits your facial features really makes a difference.

[Roentgen @ronaldgem]

LENI HAS SPOKEN 🙌

Senators:
#51Pangilinan
#5Aquino
#45Mendoza
#8Ballon

Party-list
#6ML

Tara, ipanalo na natin sila!

[fudgecake @tsrrmj]

Gather your bits and pieces, stitch your wounds, cover your scars, and don't stay as you're.

[fudgecake @tsrrmj]

I don’t know, I feel lost and inadequate.

[Jeennee D. Garcia @BonenggayG]

Private citizen si Leni. Pwede syang tumanggap ng bisita sa bahay nya kung gusto nya. Ikaw nga pinasok mo ang isang hotel gamit ang tangke.

[Bam Aquino @bamaquino]

Sa isa sa pinaka-mahalagang selebrasyon ng pananampalataya sa Naga, naging bukas ang pintuan ni Atty. Leni sa kahit na sinuman - kaibigan man o naging katunggali sa pulitika; isang bagay na di natin nakikita ngayon sa larangan ng ating pulitika. Huwag sana nating lagyan ng malisya ang isang courtesy call at tamang paggalang kay Atty. Leni.

[Gura-San😎 @YorozuyaSid]

DEMON SLAYER IS THE GREATEST ANIME OF ALL TIME IDC😭🔥🔥🔥
#DemonSlayer #鬼滅の刃

[𝒜 @vxyadi]

salamin, salamin... ligaw na pera sana'y mapasaakin

[Batithe ✨✨ @rondelosangeles]

I need yall to think for one second. Mcdo PH is 100% Filipino-owned. The support given by Mcdo Israel was given by that franchise alone.

Other Mcdo franchises provided support to Gaza: UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Malaysia, Indonesia, & Saudi.

So for the love of God, please THINK.