As they welcomed the support given by President Marcos for the immediate return to the old school calendar, teachers’ groups on Monday, May 6, also urged the government to address shortages in basic education. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) Teachers' Dignity Coalition (TDC), in...
Sen. Cynthia Villar criticized the National Food Authority (NFA), which according to her, has not proven itself in terms of looking after rice farmers and consumers' welfare. Villar made the statement after President Marcos said he would certify as urgent the bill proposing to amend the...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, May 6, expressed its commitment to follow President Marcos ' decision regarding the reversion to the old June-to-March school calendar. (JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) DepEd Undersecretary and Spokesperson Michael Poa, in...
Senators expressed support for President Marcos' pronouncement that the Philippines has no plan to put any kind of cannon on its ships. Sen. Francis Tolentino said it's a "pragmatic" and "responsible" decision made by the President to consider the prevailing situation calculated to maintain the...
At least two senators welcomed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s call to accelerate moves to revert to the old school calendar by next year. In an interview, Marcos had agreed there is a need to shift to the old school calendar in order to counter the effects of the...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez has hailed President Marcos' decision to certify as urgent the bill amending the Rice Tariffication Law...
Quezon 2nd district Rep. David "Jay-jay" Suarez (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) A much welcome development. Deputy Speaker and Quezon 2nd district Rep. David "Jay-jay" Suarez had this to say as he commended President Marcos for his intention to...
His bachelor days were what taught President Marcos to come up with any dish using only the ingredients he can find in his home, he recalled in his vlog entitled “Chibog.” President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo from the Presidential Communications Office) Asked about what dish...
President Marcos has commended Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) for their role in the country's continued progress as he honored them for their invaluable contributions to the nation’s coffers. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Marcos said this as he...
President Marcos urged overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) not only to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), but also help promote gastronomic tourism. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo from the Presidential Communications Office) Marcos made the call in his...
President Marcos is keen on bringing back the old school calendar next year, citing the urgent need for it given the impacts of El Niño at present. Marcos said there is no need to wait longer to reimplement the old schedule for face-to-face classes as it is "better for the kids." He said he...
President Marcos said the Philippines has no intention of attacking any vessel with water cannon in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), stressing that it will not replicate China's actions at sea. (Photo courtesy of PCG) Marcos reiterated that the Philippines is "only defending our sovereign rights and...
