The Benitez father-and-son duo in the House of Representatives is on the same page with President Marcos on the quest for transparency when it comes to the controversial flood control projects. Bacolod City lone district Rep. Albee Benitez and Negros Occidental 3rd district Rep. Javi Benitez took...
In a move balancing adherence to the Constitution with pragmatic governance, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. recently affirmed his intent to sign into law the postponement of the Dec. 1, 2025 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) to November 2026. This shift is not only legally...
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan – The 250-kilometer-long Luzon Strait separates the Philippines and Taiwan, connecting the South China Sea with the Pacific Ocean. An important passageway for submarine telecommunications cables and ships traveling between East Asia and North America, it contains several islands...
More key positions in the lower chamber--including a 10th deputy speaker--has been filled by the leadership of the House of Representatives. During plenary session Monday, Aug. 11, Majority Leader Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos elected Misamis Oriental 2nd district Rep. Yevgeny...
Antipolo City 2nd district Rep. Romeo Acop--the no-nonsense solon who figured prominently in past House quad-committee (quad-comm) hearings--was given a new but just as important task in the 20th Congress. During plenary session Monday, Aug. 11, Majority Leader Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro...
After the Supreme Court nullified the impeachment case against her, Vice President Sara Duterte claimed on Monday, Aug. 11, that she has always been ready to face the accusations against her in the “proper forum” but not before members of the House of Representatives. The Vice President, on...
Critical flood-control works in Marikina under the Pasig-Marikina River Channel Improvement Project remain on track for completion by 2028 despite funding delays, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Monday, Aug. 11. “We anticipate finishing the widening and revetment works...
President Marcos has directed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to study the construction of additional containment structures for watersheds in the Sierra Madre to help reduce flooding and limit environmental damage. Marcos said this as he led the inspection of the...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Monday, August 11 called on Congress to constitute the Joint Congressional Oversight Committee to conduct a comprehensive review of the provisions of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act and ensure its provisions are being implemented correctly. In a...
The Philippines, together with the Asia-Pacific region, must play a bigger role in advancing international humanitarian law based on its experiences in addressing past and present humanitarian conflicts, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Monday, Aug. 11. Speaking during the 2025 Asia...
Time down to exactly 32 days and all cylinders are firing for the country’s solo hosting of the 32-nation FIVB 2025 Men’s World Championship—from the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) and the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) to all stakeholders primarily from the government...
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva on Monday said no senator is involved with any of the 15 contractors flagged in the P545-billion flood control program, following President Marcos ' disclosure that the firms got 20 percent of the projects. “I can only speak for this House, not the...
