Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque taunted opposition senators on Wednesday, Sept. 1, calling them "desperate" as the latter continue to make noise about the purchase of alleged overpriced personal protective equipment (PPEs) by the current administration. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque...
Gen. Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), vowed on Tuesday, Aug. 31, swift action on the recommendation to dismiss five policemen tagged in a questionable shootout that killed Calbayog City Mayor Ronald Aquino in March this year. It was the Internal Affairs...
Gilas Pilipinas was drawn in Group B of the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup slated Sept. 27 to Oct. 3 at the Prince Hamza Hall in Amman, Jordan. Gilas Women in file photo. (FIBA) The national cagebelles will take on China, Australia and Taiwan in the preliminary round of the event which also serves as a...
The administration of the late former President Benigno S. Aquino III had its share of significant contributions to public infrastructure development. President Benigno S. Aquino III (Mark Balmores/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) This was the main takeaway from the recent virtual town hall discussion...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has reminded employers and business owners to observe proper pay rules during the special non-working and regular holidays this month despite the imposition of community quarantine. Department of Labor and Employment (FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Labor...
Senator Leila de Lima on Wednesday, August 25, slammed President Duterte for bringing up past Commission on Audit (COA) findings during the Aquino administration, saying it is just “plain rich in irony and hypocrisy.” Senator Leila de Lima (REUTERS) De Lima was referring to Duterte’s...
President Duterte has linked two former Cabinet members of the previous Aquino administration to Commission on Audit (COA)-themed irregularities. President Rodrigo Duterte (Photo from PCOO Facebook) In his "Talk to the People" public briefing on late Tuesday night, Aug. 24, Duterte identified...
Sen. Manny Pacquiao Kris Aquino led celebrities in expressing their support to Sen. Manny Pacquiao who was defeated in his fight against Cuban boxer Yordenis Ugas in Las Vegas Saturday night (Sunday in Manila). "Pinahanga mo ako #PacMan. Lumuha ako sa interview mo," wrote Kris on Instagram moments...
President Duterte has urged Filipinos to honor the legacy of the late Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. by showing their capacity to sacrifice personal interests for the common good, especially as the country continues to face the threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. President Duterte...
Calls for unity reverberated on Saturday morning, Aug. 21, as the 38th death anniversary of former senator and democracy icon Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. was commemorated by some supporters at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Several supporters commemorate the 38th death anniversary of...
Vice President Leni Robredo urged Filipinos to keep the fruits of the sacrifice of the late Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. alive and let these serve as their guide as they face challenges. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP) Robredo made the statement as the country commemorated the 38th...
The Liberal Party (LP) has named the first five people that may comprise its senatorial slate for the 2022 elections as it expressed support for a "unified opposition" in next year's national polls. Liberal Party logo (Facebook) In a statement, Former Ifugao Representative and Party Vice President...
