A solon has filed a resolution urging the House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability to probe the alleged illegal claims and onerous changes to the government contract of DM Wenceslao Corp. against the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) in connection with the Central Bay...
China dismissed the Philippines' protest over its unilateral imposition of a fishing ban in South China Sea which covers parts of the West Philippine Sea, saying it is a "normal measure." West Philippine Sea (FILE PHOTO FROM AFP) China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian on Thursday, June...
The camp of Vice President-elect Sara Duterte warned the public Thursday, June 2 about the circulation on social media of a "quote card" attributing a false statement to the lady official, who will be taking over the Department of Education (DepEd) next month. (Vice President-elect Sara Duterte's...
More than 460,000 overseas Filipinos have been repatriated from various countries since the Philippines started bringing back distressed Filipinos abroad in 2020. (Photo by Jansen Romero / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Affairs Sarah Lou Arriola...
The Philippines under the term of President Duterte was "a friend to all, enemy to none" as it was able to strengthen existing ties and forge new partnerships with various traditional and non-traditional allies. President Duterte (Photo courtesy of PCOO) During the Duterte Legacy Summit, the...
The Senate has ratified the bicameral conference committee report on a bill repealing Republic Act (RA) 10000, or the Agri-Agra Reform Credit Act of 2009, to enhance access of agricultural communities to financial services and programs that increase productivity. Senator Cynthia Villar, chairperson...
On the last day of the 18th Congress’ third regular session Wednesday, June 1, the House of Representatives adopted House Resolution (HR) No. 2605 expressing the House’s sensibilities towards climate justice, The adoption by the lower chamber was praised by Kabataan Party-list Rep. Sarah Jane...
The Senate ordered Thursday, June 2 the release of two executives of Pharmally Pharmaceutical corporation who had been detained since December for their refusal or failure to submit corporate documents to the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on their more than P10@billion contracts to supply Covid19...
House Deputy Minority leader and Bayan Muna Party-list Rep. Carlos Zarate was awarded the Congressional Medal of Distinction on Wednesday, June 1 during the final session of the 18th Congress. Bayan Muna Party-list Rep. Carlos Zarate (Bayan Muna) (Bayan Muna) At the center of the rather...
With Quirino grandstand being unavailable, the camp of President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has picked the National Museum in Ermita, Manila as the site of his inauguration on June 30, 2022. President-elect Bongbong Marcos (BBM Media Office) This was confirmed Thursday, June 2 by Press...
