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The past week went by with a slew of hearings in both the House of Representatives and Senate zeroing in on two crucial issues – the system glitches of the Bank of the Philippine Islands and BDO Unibank, the alleged misuse of tobacco funds by Ilocos Norte governor Imee Marcos, and the continuation of the probe into the Resorts World attack.
Somewhere in between, former president Benigno Aquino III expresses hope that the Duterte administration will continue his reforms. The search is on for the next Supreme Court associate justice who will replace the retiring Bienvenido Reyes. In war-torn Marawi, the Mindanao State University is determined to resume classes in August.
Rappler columnist Leloy Claudio also talks about the relevance of human rights to Filipinos. We also celebrate the life and work of artist Mauro “Malang” Santos.
Here are some of the videos from this week that you shouldn’t miss.
The House of Representatives holds a hearing on the system glitches of the Bank of the Philippine Islands and BDO Unibank.
The House committee on good government and public accountability wants Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos to personally explain why the capitol used P66.45 million in tobacco funds to purchase motor vehicles.
David Chua, chairman of Travellers International Hotel Group that owns and operates Resorts World, has been subpoenaed to appear in front of the House of Representatives following the attack
Former president Benigno Aquino III also says he is ‘concerned’ about the ongoing clashes in Marawi City
The SC vacancy is for Justice Bienvenido Reyes who will retire on July 6. After Reyes, Justice Jose Mendoza will retire on August 13.
The Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City is determined to reopen in August for the 2nd semester despite the ongoing clashes with terrorists in nearby barangays.
Historian and professor Dr. Lisandro “Leloy” Claudio talks about human rights and how it has evolved as an inalienable, fundamental right.
Mauro ‘Malang’ Santos passed away on June 10 at the age of 89. Find out more about the life and times of the artist through the eyes of those who knew him best. – Rappler.com
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