Bongbong Marcos

Is There A New Doctrine On How Documents Are Obtained From Anti-Money Laundering Council?

Admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:25:16 +0000

“The law here was violated. Why did they investigate it when there is no predicate crime as required by law? That is a requisite. The release of information (on bank accounts) requires a court order,” Marcos said. Marcos said that they have been deliberating in the Senate on whether or not the Ombudsman can obtain information from AMLC based on a mere complaint.

Abante Tonite – Induction of newly-elected officers of the Philippine Water Works Association (PWWA)

Admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 07:17:36 +0000

Pormal na pinanumpa sa tungkulin si Sen. Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos, Jr., chairman ng senate committee on local government at committee on urban planning, housing and resettlement, ang mga bagong halal napamunuan ng Philippine Water Works Association na ginanap sa gusali ng Senado kamakailan.

Davao Occidental Province Soon To Be Realized

Admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 06:18:39 +0000

Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., Chairman of the Committee on Local Government, has delivered yesterday, May 16, the sponsorship speech on House Bill 4451, which seeks the creation of Davao Occidental. “The slow pace of economic development in most of the municipalities in the second district of Davao del Sur is the primary reason for the present effort to create the province of Davao Occidental. The distances of Digos City, Davao del Sur’s provincial capital, from other municipalities in its second Congressional District are far-off that impairs the effective delivery of basic services to the constituents, as well as the access of its locals to government offices.

Bagong Tiktik – Department of Housing Isinulong

Admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:35:07 +0000

Isinulong sa Senado nag pagtatag ng Department of Housing and Urban Development (DHUD) upping tugunan ang problem sa pabahay.

The Daily Tribune – Breach in AMLA likely in Ombudsman disclosure

Admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:15:16 +0000

Sen. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. also questioned Morales how she was able to get the report of the AMLC without a court order. ”I think we should ask the Ombudsman if this is the new policy? Is this a new doctrine that in fact on the basis of the complaint that the Ombudsman can already gain the information from the AMLC and publicize that information?” Marcos asked.

Ilagan Gets Closer To Cityhood

Admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:58:31 +0000

Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., Chairman of the Committee on Local Government, has delivered today, May 16, the sponsorship speech on House Bill 5917, which seeks to convert the town of Ilagan of the province Isabela into a component city. “This bill is endowed with an overwhelming support from the municipality’s agri-fisherfolks, cooperatives, women, youth, elderly folks, and other sectors coming from the 91 barangays of Ilagan,” Senator Marcos said.

ABS-CBN News – Witness Keh faces contempt over papers

Admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 01:36:56 +0000

Sen. Bongbong Marcos noted that there are now several ways in which seemingly anonymous documents end up in the hands of the prosecution. He recalled the “small lady” who allegedly gave documents to Oriental Mindoro 2nd Rep. Reynaldo Umali and the unknown source who gave the same documents to Quezon City 3rd District Rep. Jorge "Bolet" Banal.

Manila Standard Today – MORALES’ ACTS ILLEGAL?

Admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:58:26 +0000

Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. asked how Morales acquired the information on Corona’s alleged dollar accounts and why she was allowed to release it. “Is there a new doctrine that in fact, that on the basis of a complaint, the Ombudsman can already gain the information from the AMLC and publicize that information?” Marcos said.

Creation of Laoag International Airport Authority Proposed at the Senate

Admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:44:45 +0000

Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., filed on May 15, 2012 Senate Bill No. 3201, a bill that seeks for the creation of Laoag International Airport Authority (LIAA), a body clothed with the corporate personality and sufficient powers to manage Laoag International Airport, which is the only international airport in Northern Luzon. Senator Marcos emphasized that the airport’s strategic location and proximity to China, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea reflect its potential to be a perfect gateway for tourists, as well as an international cargo hub, in the northern part of the country.

Creation of Department of Housing and Urban Development On Track

Admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:31:57 +0000

Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., Chairman of the Urban Planning, Housing and Resettlement, has delivered today, May 15, the sponsorship speech on Senate Bill 3199, which seeks to create the Department of Housing and Urban Development (DHUD). “This bill will address the issue of shelter as one of the government’s priorities to improve the quality of Filipino families. DHUD will provide long-term solutions in designing and managing disaster resilient, competitive, inclusive, and sustainable communities,” Senator Marcos said.