senate

Presidential traffic emergency powers seek green light

SENATOR Francis Tolentino, known ally of President Rodrigo Duterte, has filed a bill seeking emergency powers for the chief executive in order to address the worsening traffic conditions in Metro Manila and other key cities in the…

Poe sees traffic powers for Duterte by Christmas

THE SENATE is poised to expedite deliberations on the proposal to grant President Duterte emergency powers in order to address the traffic crisis, targeting its passage before the Christmas rush, provided that safeguards against abuse are put…