A ranking House of Representatives member is asking the Filipino people to stand behind President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. as the Philippine government addresses what the government has called an "act of aggression" by China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Surigao del Norte 2nd district...
Have you tried ordering food in bulk on Grab Food for a special occasion, such as Valentine's Day, only to have certain merchants reject your order because it exceeded the cost of P1,000? Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (Facebook) Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert...
The House of Representatives has unanimously approved on third and final reading a joint resolution seeking to extend the Congressional Oversight Committee of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002 for another 10 years. Illegal drugs seized by authorities. (Mark Balmores/ File photo/ MANILA...
An inter-agency project “worth emulating” was how Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers described Governor Gwendolyn Garcia’s initiative to put up anti-illegal drugs offices in Cebu’s 22 major seaports. (From left) Surigao del Norte Rep.Robert Ace Barbers and Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) should implement more "confidence-building measures" on the use of P1,000 polymer bank notes, Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said Tuesday, Jan. 31. A P1,000 polymer bill. (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Barbers made this call even as...
Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers is calling on the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to look into reports of abusive, "choosy" motorcycle taxi riders who only accept bookings of commuters who offer tips. Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep.Robert Ace Barbers (Ellson...
The House of Representatives' Legal Affairs Department has yet to respond to the questions raised against the House secretary-general's power to remove a duly-elected and proclaimed congressman from the chamber's official roster. (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Congressman-elect Romeo Jalosjos...
Leading broadcast company GMA Network announces it has strengthened its anti-piracy capabilities by partnering with the Alliance for Creativity & Entertainment (ACE) Leading broadcast company GMA Network announced it has strengthened its anti-piracy capabilities by partnering with the Alliance...
If Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers would have his way, he would allow the use of funds generated by both the mining and tourism industries to jumpstart the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF). Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (Ellson Quismorio/...
For Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, law enforcers should always try to outwit drug traffickers to prevent illegal and dangerous substances from entering the country. Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) "Ang mga sindikato...
The right move. Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) That's how Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers described Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos's call for all top-ranked Philippine...
Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers is as serious and debonair as they come in the House of Representatives. Bernadette Barbers (left) and Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (Facebook) In the neophyte-filled 19th Congress, Rep. Barbers is among the few who is...
