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Philippine Lawmaker Proposes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to Tackle National Debt
The Philippines is thinking about setting up a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to help with its rising debt. Congressman Miguel Luis Villafuerte came up with the idea for the bill, which says that the government must buy 10,000 BTC over five years and hold it for 20 years, only using it to pay off debt. It comes after the US launched its reserves, while ...
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Philippines Lawmaker Proposes Bill To Declare "Ghosting" An Emotional Offence
A lawmaker in the Philippines has filed a bill seeking to declare "ghosting" - the act of ending communication with someone without explanation - an emotional offence.
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Impeach Me, I'll Jail You: Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte Dares His Rivals
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened opponents with prison if they try to impeach him, the latest in what a top UN official and an Asian lawmakers' group this week called a pattern of persecution and assaults on free speech.
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Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte Faces Martial Law Legal Challenge
Philippine opposition lawmakers on Monday asked the Supreme Court to reject President Rodrigo Duterte's imposition of martial law in the south of the country, branding it unconstitutional.
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Philippine Lawmakers Reject President Rodrigo Duterte's Impeachment
Philippine lawmakers on Monday rejected an impeachment complaint against President Rodrigo Duterte that accused him of a crime against humanity over the deaths of thousands of people killed in his war on drugs.
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Philippine President Benigno Aquino Urges Congress to Push Ahead With Muslim Autonomous Region
Philippine President Benigno Aquino today urged lawmakers to resume debating a proposed law on an autonomous territory in the Muslim south, in a bid to end a 45-year conflict that has killed 120,000 people.
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Republican Intelligence Chief Urges United States to Get tougher on China
The chief of the US House Intelligence Committee on Thursday accused China of "gluttonous, naked aggression" in its drive to control territory and resources in the South China Sea.
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Philippine Lawmaker Proposes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to Tackle National Debt
The Philippines is thinking about setting up a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to help with its rising debt. Congressman Miguel Luis Villafuerte came up with the idea for the bill, which says that the government must buy 10,000 BTC over five years and hold it for 20 years, only using it to pay off debt. It comes after the US launched its reserves, while ...
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Philippines Lawmaker Proposes Bill To Declare "Ghosting" An Emotional Offence
A lawmaker in the Philippines has filed a bill seeking to declare "ghosting" - the act of ending communication with someone without explanation - an emotional offence.
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Impeach Me, I'll Jail You: Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte Dares His Rivals
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened opponents with prison if they try to impeach him, the latest in what a top UN official and an Asian lawmakers' group this week called a pattern of persecution and assaults on free speech.
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Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte Faces Martial Law Legal Challenge
Philippine opposition lawmakers on Monday asked the Supreme Court to reject President Rodrigo Duterte's imposition of martial law in the south of the country, branding it unconstitutional.
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Philippine Lawmakers Reject President Rodrigo Duterte's Impeachment
Philippine lawmakers on Monday rejected an impeachment complaint against President Rodrigo Duterte that accused him of a crime against humanity over the deaths of thousands of people killed in his war on drugs.
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Philippine President Benigno Aquino Urges Congress to Push Ahead With Muslim Autonomous Region
Philippine President Benigno Aquino today urged lawmakers to resume debating a proposed law on an autonomous territory in the Muslim south, in a bid to end a 45-year conflict that has killed 120,000 people.
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Republican Intelligence Chief Urges United States to Get tougher on China
The chief of the US House Intelligence Committee on Thursday accused China of "gluttonous, naked aggression" in its drive to control territory and resources in the South China Sea.
