A total of 1,297 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) from prison facilities of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) had been freed from Jan. 1 to Feb. 13 this year. BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio P. Catapang Jr. said the recent releases brought to 30,248, the number of PDLs freed since President...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) pushed back against criticism from whom it called “casual commentators” and “self-styled extras,” saying it will not allow performative rhetoric to distract from its diplomatic work in defending Philippine maritime interests. In remarks reaffirming...
A Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) stalwart in the House of Representatives has told the public to be wary of "he said, she said" claims against President Marcos, whose impeachment case was recently dismissed. Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong issued this appeal after...
Once the Metro Manila Subway becomes operational, Filipinos will no longer have to pass up opportunities because of traffic and commuting woes. President Marcos said this during the groundbreaking ceremony of the two underground stations of the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) in Bonifacio Global...
President Marcos’ chief economic manager expects the government’s second-largest revenue agency to cross the historic psychological threshold this year, betting that leadership stability and rebound in trade will end the multi-year streak of narrow misses. Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go, on...
Deputy Speaker La Union 1st district Rep. Paolo Ortega V has credited Majority Leader Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos for keeping the legislative mill up and running at the House of Representatives amid the filing of successive impeachment complaints against the top two officials of...
Singer-actress Sharon Cuneta-Pangilinan drew laughter during a performance after making a light political remark about President Marcos’ vice presidential choice while appearing at an event in Intramuros. Speaking onstage before the President, who was seated beside First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos,...
Three members of the biker gang “Hell’s Angels” from New Zealand were barred from entering the Philippines, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Thursday, Feb. 12. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony M. Viado identified the three New Zealanders as Alexander Michael Schmalkuchen, Stanley Savinata...
A coalition of 31 of the Philippines’ most influential business and civic organizations called on the legislature to pass a “genuine” law banning political dynasties, labeling the struggle against entrenched family rule as a fundamental fight against systemic corruption. In a joint statement...
Organizers of the People Power 40 kick-off concert said the Feb. 21 event at the Quezon Memorial Circle will carry the theme “Awit at Aksyon Kontra Korapsyon” as it seeks to link the legacy of the 1986 uprising with renewed calls to combat corruption. The Mayors for Good Governance and Kaya...
CARMONA CiTY Cavite--Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong has practically guaranteed the passage of the proposed Anti-Political Dynasty Law at the committee level, as he cited the clear clamor for the measure in and out of the House of Representatives. "This will certainly pass at the...
Senators on Thursday, February 12 backed calls to replace the Chinese ambassador in Manila after their embassy spokesperson released fresh tirades against members of the Senate, particularly Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III. Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said Ambassador Jing...
