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A sitting president cannot grant an executive clemency and revive the political right of an official convicted by an impeachment court, according to former Senate president Franklin Drilon. #ANCHeadstart

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Pilosopo Tasyo1 year ago

Sharp pa din si former senator Drilon

The Non-Esoteric Listener1 year ago

Dami triggered na dilaw/pink. Kasama na si Karen Badiday🤣

Hanash Daily #HoldTheLine1 year ago

@dumidyeypee Sa kriminal case pwede ata pero di ba gusto ka niyang ipapatay, @bongbongmarcos? Naghire na daw ng hitman sa online rant nya.

Tender Branson1 year ago

Is the man still relevant?

Estadio Deportes1 year ago

#ExtraCancha HUBO REUNIÓN 🙌 La noche de ayer, el presidente Trump anunció que tendría una reunión con Canadá y México la mañana de hoy. ¿Qué se sabe? Te lo contamos. 👇 #Trump #Sheinbaum #Aranceles

cinecinecine301 year ago

"sitting president"

Mr. (Twit) X1 year ago

Karen palengkera!!🤮🤮

krameoj1 year ago

No worries VP will not be found guilty. Because no trial will happen

iMoymoy 🍀1 year ago

Parang that's not applicable to FPErap nun. Dba? Hmmmm 🤔

Etc.1 year ago

Si Erap at jinggoy parehong convicted. After conviction parehong nanalo as mayor at senator.

Etc.1 year ago

Yung convicted drug lord testigo kay delima at nagretract nanalo din as mayor sa leyte. Anong klaseng rules ang election meron ang pilipinas?

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