Motorcycle taxi company Move It told the House Committee on Metro Manila Development during a public hearing Wednesday, Nov. 23 that its deal with Grab Philippines is above board. (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) “We are happy to disclose that the acquisition complied with the law, and all...
Recognizing the role of librarians in shaping the minds of learners, Vice President Sara Duterte has assured them that her office will always get their backs. Vice President Sara Duterte (Photo courtesy of the OVP) “Our librarians in the Philippines will always have a friend in the Office of the...
Marikina City 2nd district Rep. Stella Quimbo is prodding the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) to keep a close eye on Grab Philippines' involvement in the motorcycle (MC) taxi sector, saying it could potentially lead to a surge in fare. Marikina City 2nd district Rep. Stella Quimbo (Ellson...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has conveyed his condolences to Indonesian President Joko Widodo over the deaths caused by a recent strong earthquake in Indonesia. "I express my deepest condolences to President Joko Widodo for the loss of lives caused by the 5.6 magnitude earthquake that...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. wants the new and available technologies brought to the knowledge of ordinary Filipinos so they can also make use of the innovations. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. checks technological innovations on display at the 2022 National Science and...
Senior Deputy Speaker and Pampanga 2nd district Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo says she finds it an "honor" to be able to help the Marcos administration. Senior Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (left) and President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. Arroyo, a former president, gave a short...
The 1-Pacman Party-list Rep. Mikee Romero-led House Committee on Poverty Alleviation is eyeing the passage of a bill batting for cheaper medicines, among other measures, as a way to ease the daily burden on poor Filipinos. (Christine Sandu/ Unsplash) “With the support of the Speaker, we will work...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has urged Filipino scientists to stay in the country as he revealed intention to build a "bigger pool" researchers. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. checks the innovations made by Filipino scientists and innovators that are on display during the...
Pre-loved clothes from President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. sold like hotcakes during first day of the "Garage sale for a cause 3" event Wednesday, Nov. 23 at the House of Representatives in Quezon City. (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The bazaar, organized by the Association of Women...
A House leader has underscored the importance of empowering informal settlers by making them active partners of the government in the planning and management of their own resettlement. Tingog Party-list Rep. Yedda Romualdez (HRep website) House Committee on Accounts Chairperson and Tingog...
The House of Representatives will be visited Wednesday, Nov. 23 by the top parliamentarian of Vietnam, Vuong Dinh Hue. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left) and Vietnam National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue meet during the ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. (Speaker's office) Hue, 65, is the...
If you think that a woman should not lose out on a job just because she could potentially get pregnant, then this bill is for you. (Unsplash) The House of Representatives recently passed on second reading House Bill (HB) No.4479, or the proposed Act expanding the prohibited acts of discrimination...
