THE VIEW FROM RIZAL “Why is America doing this? Has America given up its role as the Godfather of the Free World?” These are the questions we have been hearing lately, following the move by the United States government to impose a 19 percent tariff on most Philippine goods exported to its...
Parañaque City 2nd Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan wants to pursue in the current 20th Congress a measure that seeks the grant of an annual P7,000 medical allowance to qualified Department of Education (DepEd) personnel. The measure--which Yamsuan filed in the 19th Congress, but did not prosper--has...
A Davao City councilor called for an urgent and formal inquiry into the long-delayed Ma-a Flyover Project at Diversion Road, citing public frustration over the lack of progress and transparency. Councilor Jessica Bonguyan, head of the Committee on Public Works and Highways, in a privilege speech at...
The House of Representatives has adopted a resolution that seeks to institutionalize the participation of civil society "watchdogs" in the annual national budget deliberations. Adopted during plenary session Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 5 was House Resolution (HR) No.94, titled, "Resolution...
PAMPANGA — While the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has already begun drafting guidelines in case President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. opts to reenact the 2025 national budget next year, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman is crossing her fingers that this scenario will be avoided,...
Globe reiterates its commitment to support President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 's call to bring inclusive development to Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs), following the priorities laid out in the 2025 State of the Nation Address. In his speech, the President spoke of the...
The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte said on Tuesday, Aug. 5, that it will comply with the Supreme Court’s (SC) order to comment on the Motion for Reconsideration filed by the House of Representatives seeking to reverse the Court’s ruling on her impeachment case. “We will comply with the...
India became the Philippines ' fifth strategic partner as both countries have forged the declaration of their strategic partnership during President Marcos State Visit in India. President Marcos and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the presentation of the declaration on the establishment of...
President Marcos announced on Tuesday, Aug. 5, that the Philippines and India have agreed to “level up” their defense and security ties to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific, a region critical to both countries. “We agreed to continue leveling up our collaboration in defense and...
The House of Representatives has named the first seven solons in its 12-member contingent to the powerful Committee on Appointments (CA) in the current 20th Congress. The seven were Pangasinan 5th district Rep. Ramon Guico Jr., Butuan lone district Rep. Jose "Joboy" Aquino II, Isabela 1st district...
President Marcos has signed a law that aims to optimize the national government for efficient public service delivery. Marcos signed Republic Act No. 12231 or the Government Optimization Act on Aug, 4. The law authorizes the President to optimize the operations of the Executive Branch by...
Former Senator Cynthia A. Villar’s landmark legislation, the Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act (Republic Act 11524), is once again in focus as government agencies work to revitalize its implementation and deliver more meaningful support to the country’s 3.5 million coconut farmers....
