Roxas bewails rising poverty incidence in the face of supposed economic gains

Senator Mar Roxas bewailed the rising incidence of poverty from 2003 to 2006 as reported by the National Statistical Cordination Board (NSCB), which said that the continued imposition of high taxes and rise in oil prices had worsened the problem. “Ipinapakita lang nito na ang pamahalaan ngayon ay bising-bisi sa pag-cover up ng mga kontrobersiya, […]

Senator Mar Roxas’ statement on Senate’s rejection of SC compromise formula

“I ask my colleagues to reassess their decision. Is it more important to assert the Senate’s power of arrest than working out with the Supreme Court the intricate issues surrounding Executive Privilege? “I also have strong feelings about the need to uphold the Senate’s institutional independence and autonomy, especially at this time when it remains […]

Senator Mar Roxas’ statement on Senate’s rejection of SC compromise formula

“I ask my colleagues to reassess their decision. Is it more important to assert the Senate’s power of arrest than working out with the Supreme Court the intricate issues surrounding Executive Privilege? “I also have strong feelings about the need to uphold the Senate’s institutional independence and autonomy, especially at this time when it remains […]