Will the House of Representatives go fast or slow in handling the Vice President Sara Duterte impeachment 2.0? This is the big question heading to the plenary session Monday afternoon, Feb. 9, when the two verified and endorsed impeachment complaints against the lady official are expected to be...
A ranking congressman is calling for a House inquiry on how travel tax collection--estimated to be worth P4 billion to P5 billion annually--have been utilized, particularly on tourism developing in the countryside. Palawan 3rd district Rep. Gil “KABARANGAYJR” Acosta, a vice chairman of the...
A vice chairman of the House Committee on Tourism has expressed support for Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos ' effort to abolish the burdensome travel tax. Palawan 3rd district Rep. Gil "KABARANGAYJR” Acosta, in a news forum on Saturday, Feb. 7 in Quezon City, agreed with Marcos...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – National government agencies are working for the speedy recovery of Iligan City after it declared a state of calamity due to the damage caused by tropical cyclone ‘’Basyang’’ (international name ‘’Penha’’) this week. On Saturday, Department of Social Welfare...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Saturday, Feb. 7, described the fresh impeachment complaint filed against her as nothing but "a piece of paper without any evidence as she said that Akbayan, one of those who filed the case, "does not have any credibility" to do so. Duterte said the move to oust her...
House Majority Leader Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos will neither dip his hands nor speak his mind about the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. Taking the high road, the presidential son says he is focused on passing key legislation, such as his House Bill...
President Marcos has created an inter-agency committee to prepare the Philippines’ participation in the Green Expo 2027 in Japan, Malacañang said. The President issued Administrative Order No. 41 dated Feb. 4, constituting a Philippine Organizing Committee tasked to facilitate preparations for...
The Manila Bulletin officially marked its 126th anniversary on Monday, February 2, with a grand celebration at the Fiesta Pavilion of the Manila Hotel. The event brought together a distinguished assembly of the country’s leaders, including First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos, Chief Justice Alexander...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) defended the inclusion of unprogrammed appropriations (UAs) in this year’s spending plan, arguing that the standby funds serve as vital fiscal safety net despite mounting calls for their removal. Acting Budget Secretary Rolando Toledo told reporters...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) officially launched Project ASCEND on Friday, February 6, a new academic pathway designed to help thousands of experienced social workers earn college degrees and qualify for professional...
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) said Friday, Feb. 6, that it has submitted its summary report to President Marcos, detailing its "accomplishments and activities" for the past 125 days. In a press statement, the body said it had "delivered substantial and measurable results" in...
President Marcos has appointed Assistant Secretary Majken Anika Gran-Ong as new undersecretary of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The promotion of Undersecretary Gran-Ong was confirmed by DOJ Spokesperson Raphael Niccolo Martinez on Friday, Feb. 6. Gran-Ong, who was appointed last Jan. 28, is now...
