Senators on Wednesday, September 17 welcome the election of Isabela 6th District Rep. Faustino “Bojie” Dy III as the new Speaker of the House of Representatives. Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said he believes Dy is “capable and a very good choice” to be the new House...
"I will not defend the guilty. I will not shield the corrupt." With these words, newly-installed Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III of Isabela 's 6th district vowed to uphold accountability in the House of Representatives amid the flood control projects corruption scandal that left many of his...
The Bureau of the Treasury expects that the Philippines’ potential inclusion in JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s emerging market government bond index will attract billions in new foreign investment, further integrating the country into global financial markets. National Treasurer Sharon P. Almanza told...
President Marcos has signed a law that institutionalizes the career progression system for public school teachers and school leaders. Marcos signed Republic Act (RA) No. 12288, also known as Career Progression System for Public School Teachers and School Leaders Act, on Sept. 12. Under the law,...
Philippine Sports Commission chairman Patrick Gregorio on Wednesday, Sept. 17, reiterated the importance of sports tourism as the country aims to position itself as a major global sporting destination. “The biggest tourism events are sports events,” said Gregorio as the Philippines is in the...
Vice President Sara Duterte met with senators of the so-called Duterte bloc on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Duterte did not disclose the purpose of her visit, which was intended for Senator Rodante Marcoleta, rushing to meet with him as she arrived before 2 p.m. in the Senate. Later during her visit,...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday, Sept. 17, assured it will not spare anyone in its investigations on the “anomalous” flood control projects of the government. The assurance was aired by Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla after he signed a department order that created the...
The Police Regional Office-3 fully supports the ongoing inspection of major flood-control projects led by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Central Luzon. PRO-3 chief Police Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio I. Peñones Jr. said they are fully committed to securing these endeavors. Flood...
President Marcos has signed into law Republic Act 12287, or the Declaration of State of Imminent Disaster Act, creating a mechanism that empowers the government to act before a calamity strikes. The measure, signed by Marcos on Sept. 12, ensures that the government can act before catastrophe...
A calculated play from the Palace. That 's how the Makabayan bloc described the impending leadership shake-up in the House of Representatives, which will reportedly see Isabela 6th district Rep. Faustino "Bojie" Dy III take over the Speakership from Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez....
While President Marcos respects the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) to issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) over the implementation of the Bangsamoro Autonomy Act, he was also concerned over the delay it caused to the region 's election. Palace Press Officer and Communications...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte called on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday to take more decisive action against corruption. Duterte said if the President is serious about corruption, he must immediately file cases against corrupt legislators. Former...
