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KO streak ends as Mindoro goes the distance to beat Mexican foe

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Weljon Mindoro’s incredible knockout streak finally came to an end as he scored a convincing unanimous decision over Mexican Elias Espadas in their 10-round super middleweight bout on June 5 (June 6 Manila Time) at the University of Texas in the United States. Mindoro, known as the only Filipino with an

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Legarda says Senate leadership changes unconstitutional

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda on Saturday questioned the legality of recent leadership changes in the Senate, arguing that the appointment of key Senate officers and committee chairpersons violated the Constitution and the chamber’s rules because only 12 senators were present to vote. In a statement, Legarda said the 1987 Constitution

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More Cebu lawyers break ranks with IBP on Senate quorum ruling

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A growing number of Cebu lawyers have publicly rejected the Integrated Bar of the Philippines’ (IBP) position validating the controversial June 3 Senate quorum. Days after the IBP Board of Governors declared the Senate session “lawful” and “valid” under the 1949 Avelino vs. Cuenco doctrine, several Cebu-based lawyers, including incumbent and

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