CONGRESS is not likely to pass a joint resolution giving President Benigno Aquino 3rd special powers anytime soon because senators want to thoroughly study the matter first.

Sen. Sergio Osmena 3rd, who heads the Senate Committee on Energy, on Tuesday said the Senate will not grant extra  powers to the President just because he said so or because the Department of Energy (DoE) recommended it.

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