Former Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III said on Saturday, June 6, that the current leadership dispute in the Senate can only be resolved if senators convene in a formal session, ideally through a special session called by the President. "Kung mapaaga yan, mas mabuti (If that can...
ILOILO CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos distributed financial assistance to all barangays in Western Visayas region. The First Couple distributed checks under the “Bawat Barangay Makikinabang” program during a luncheon with local officials on Friday,...
The E nvironmental Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-EMB) denounced the dumping of garbage outside the department 's regional office in Davao City, saying it violated environmental laws and undermined efforts to rehabilitate the city’s...
The Sandiganbayan’s Special Division has dismissed the remaining claims in a long-running forfeiture case against the late former president Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. and former first lady Imelda R. Marcos after the government informed the anti-graft court that it would no longer present evidence...
A major step toward accountability. That 's how Senator Rodante Marcoleta described Thursday 's Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on alleged irregularities in flood control projects. The neophyte senator presided over the hearing in his capacity as sub-committee chairman. He said the...
INCITING INSIGHTS On May 26, 11 members of the Senate walked out after a heated debate to protest the majority senators’ insistence to adopt a new procedure allowing Senators to participate in plenary sessions online. The Senate majority responded with their own “no show” on June 1, 2 and 3...
ILOILO CITY – First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos became emotional at the graduation rites of her 25 law students at West Visayas State University (WVSU) on Friday, June 5. The First Lady was seen holding back tears when she was honored for her role as one of their professors at College of Law (COL)....
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region XI on Friday, June 5, denied claims that President Marcos ordered the suspension of operations at the Davao City Sanitary Landfill (SLF), saying the decision was made at the regional level following a deadly trash-slide incident....
Lino Cayetano, former Taguig mayor and congressman representing the city’s 2nd District, said he is "honored" to head the state‑run People’s Television Network (PTV‑4) and vowed to expand its reach and content. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Cayetano as the new general manager...
President Marcos has urged aspiring lawyers to remain steadfast in their principles and use their legal education in the service of the nation, stressing that character matters more than intelligence or eloquence in the legal profession. Speaking at the third Commencement Exercises of the West...
Malacañang has attributed the easing of inflation rate from 7.2 percent to 6.8 percent to the government 's targeted assistance to sectors affected by inflation and the energy emergency. "Ang pagbaba ng inflation sa 6.8% nitong Mayo ay magandang balita para sa mga pamilyang Pilipino (The...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday, June 5, dismissed claims of an alleged plan to storm Malacañang on Independence Day, saying there is no validated intelligence pointing to any such threat and that security preparations remain routine. Col. Allen Rae Co, chief of PNP public...
