Kongreso
Government seeks opposition support for labor reform in Senate
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Javier Milei's government is pushing for approval of its labor reform in the Senate by early February, convening opposition leaders. Meanwhile, Salta Governor Gustavo Sáenz warns of fiscal impacts on provinces, and Peronism presents an alternative project without a unified stance.
Mulang sa Lunes, kinilala ng komite ng hustisya ng Kapulungan ng mga Kinatawan na sapat sa anyo ang dalawang reklamo ng impeachment laban kay Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Kinakailangang suriin ngayong Martes, Pebrero 3, 2026, kung sapat din ba sa laman ang mga ito. Kung papasa, magpapatuloy ang proseso patungo sa notipikasyon kay Marcos.
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Naghain si House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos ng House Bill 7432 noong Enero 27 upang ipatupad ang 'no work, no pay' para sa mga miyembro ng Kongreso, na naglalayong matiyak na ang sahod ay ibinibigay lamang sa mga aktibong nagsasagawa ng kanilang tungkulin. Ang panukala ay tumutugon sa mga isyu ng matagal na pagkawala ng ilang mambabatas, tulad ni Sen. Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa.
President Gustavo Petro defended the government's decree eliminating the special services prime for congressmen, worth $16,914,540 monthly. The non-retroactive measure will take effect for new legislators from July 20, 2026. Petro argued it is fair given Congress's rejection of tax reforms targeting the wealthy.
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Congressman Jernie Jett Nisay, who endorsed the first impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., is a public works contractor whose company secured projects worth P73 million.
In a recent Slate podcast episode, Rep. Adam Smith, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, addresses the difficulties of congressional oversight amid current political dynamics. He highlights examples like strikes on Venezuela and ICE operations in Minneapolis to illustrate how oversight has diminished in function. Smith, representing Washington’s Ninth District, shares his views on what Congress and Democrats can do next.
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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced on Tuesday (13) the appointment of Wellington César Lima e Silva as the new Minister of Justice and Public Security, replacing Ricardo Lewandowski. The appointee, former Attorney General of Bahia with a brief stint in the role in 2016, has support from Bahia's PT allies but is little known to congressmen outside the state. Politicians express mixed views on his security public experience.
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