A bill seeking to penalize political turncoatism has a better chance of becoming law than an anti-political dynasty bill, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III said Friday, Aug. 5. Pimentel, a former Senate President, made this observation after former Philippine President and now...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered the review of the country's standard operating procedures in disaster response in order to create a "uniform and coordinated" approach in times of emergencies. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of OP) "I think we have to...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez received on Friday, Aug. 5, United States (US) Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson in a courtesy call in Makati City. United States (US) Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Loss Carlson (left) and House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker's office) Carlson...
Malacañang is monitoring the situation of Filipinos in Taiwan amid China's military drills in waters around the self-ruled island. Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles (Photo courtesy of Office of the Press Secretary) "Sa ngayon mino-monitor natin ang sitwasyon, so magre-react na lang po tayo...
Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa has filed a measure that would allow the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to disqualify or refuse the application of a party-list group that participates in attemtps to overthrow the government or is connected to the rebels. In filing Senate Bill (SB) 201, Dela Rosa...
Economist-congressman Joey Salceda gave a rather bleak outlook for food inflation in the country for the rest of the year, but cited a potential silver lining when it comes to fuel prices. Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda "Food inflation continues to be on a rapid momentum, from 4.9 percent in...
Malacañang will have to study the situation of leadership claims in the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) before clarifying the matter, Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said. Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles (Photo courtesy of the Office of Press Secretary) Angeles said President...
The Senate issued on Friday, Aug. 5 stricter guidelines for the entry of visitors and guests to the Senate building starting Monday. This developed as the rate of Covid-19 cases continues to increase. Senator Alan Peter Cayetano tested Covid-19 positive this week. Senate President Juan Miguel...
Makabayan bloc lawmakers want to learn the circumstances behind the reported expiration last July of 4.2 million doses of the private sector’s Covid-19 vaccines worth P5.1 billion. Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine (AFP/ MANILA BULLETIN FILE) Read:...
Add Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel to the growing list of 19th Congress solons who are getting impressed by Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos's work on the House plenary so far. Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel (left) and Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep....
First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos hosted a luncheon in Malacañang on Aug. 3 for the resident lady ambassadors in the Philippines. In a three-minute video shared by Malacañang on Friday, Aug. 5, the first lady was seen welcoming the guests, touring them inside the Palace, before she sat with them...
In these days, the Philippines would benefit from having what Senator Robinhood "Robin" Padilla called as "Army ni Fidel (Fidel's Army)". Padilla emphasized that all Filipinos must be part of this "army" that would continue the good works that are now part of the legacy of the late former President...
