As Filipinos across the country grapple with the devastating impact of widespread flooding, senators called to tone down the extravagant displays and red carpet fashion in President Marcos ' upcoming fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA). Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri has called...
A House member who is within or close to the inner circle of Senator Christopher "Bong" Go has reportedly expressed her backing of Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez 's continued Speakership in the 20th Congress. Administration solon Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin identified this...
Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan said the reported outcome of the Philippine-United States trade deal that would impose a zero tariff rate for US goods entering the Philippines will have a negative impact on the country’s agricultural production and the livelihoods of farmers and fisherfolk. ...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) aims to launch the pilot operations of the long-awaited bus-based transportation system in Davao City within two years. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said the Davao Public Transport Modernization Program (DPTMP), otherwise known as the DavaoBus...
If you’re expecting to see another "fashion show" at the House of Representatives during President Marcos ' fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) next Monday, stop expecting. Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) president, Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez has sent out a...
President Marcos said the government is now looking for other teaching ways in order for students to continue learning amid the suspension of classes which has now reached four consecutive days due to typhoons. Marcos made the statement after his visit at the Maly Elementary School and Sta. Ana...
DAVAO CITY – Department of Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon announced Thursday, July 24, plans to open more public transportation routes here and other major cities nationwide. Dizon told the Davao media during the launching of the ‘’Libreng Sakay’’ (Free Ride) program at Panacan Bus...
The venue is set at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila. And Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Gen. Nicolas Torre III said he would be there starting 9 a.m. on Sunday, July 27, for a charity boxing match in response to the challenge posed by acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste”...
Malacañang has assured the public that the government did not offer Philippine agricultural products as concessions in the “still ongoing” negotiations with the United States to lower tariffs on local exports. Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary...
With President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. only managing to secure a one-percentage-point (ppt) reduction in tariffs on Philippine exports to the United States (US), the country is seen to lose its “minimal” competitive edge over its regional peers—an advantage it enjoyed due to a strong peso and...
United States (US) President Donald Trump’s move to reduce the threatened tariffs on Philippine exports by a mere one percentage point (ppt) still positions the country in a favorable light for foreign direct investments (FDIs), according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Trump said...
Even more 20th Congress House members have signed a manifesto of support for the continued Speakership of Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez, including a known ally of Vice President Sara Duterte. Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin, in a virtual press conference Thursday, July 24, said...
