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Sotto says 17th Congress special session unlikely

  MANILA, Philippines - A 17th Congress special session to pass other urgent bills is not likely, even if President Rodrigo Duterte calls for it, Senate President Vicente Sotto III said Tuesday.   "Based sa adjournmentsine die, mukhang hindi," Sotto said in an interview over dzMM when asked if it is possible for the President to call for a special session.   "It will be violative of the Constitution," he added.   Sotto pointed out that the Constitution provides a specific time frame for the transition to a new Congress.   The 17th Congress adjourns on June 7 while the 18th Congress will open on July 22.   "May specific time f...

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Motorcyclist dead in Lucena collision

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