1-Pacman Party-list Rep. Mikee Romero has filed a measure in the 19th Congress that seeks to increase funding for the Department of Agriculture (DA), which incidentally is headed by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. 1-Pacman Party-list Rep. Mikee Romero (left) and President Ferdinand...
Senator Francis Tolentino said Tuesday, Aug. 2 that he is in full support of the decision of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. not to rejoin the International Criminal Court (ICC). ‘’It is reflective of the two cornerstones of our sovereignty as a State: independent foreign policy and...
The Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE) on Tuesday, August 2, said it remains hopeful that the Senate and the House of Representatives would override President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos decision to veto a bill exempting the honoraria, allowances, and other benefits of poll workers and...
Senator Risa Hontiveros has questioned President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s decision of not making the Philippines rejoin the International Criminal Court (ICC), saying there is "nothing to be afraid of, if there is nothing to hide". "Why is there hesitance?" Hontiveros asked on Monday, Aug....
Camarines Sur-based congressmen are batting for a three-year Covid-19 pandemic recovery program would allow the release of P500 billion each year as a form of economic stimulus. Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (Facebook) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte led the...
WALA LANG The State of the Nation (SONA) delivered by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. last week is the roadmap of the journey we are beginning. The mission is clear: (a) for GDP (goods and services produced, net of imports) to grow by 6.5 percent to 8.0 percent each year from 2023 until 2028; (b)...
Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, Arts and Culture, has filed several pieces of legislation which seek to bolster the plans of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for the education sector. (Photo by Mark Cayabyab/ Office of Senator...
Senator Sonny Angara, chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, explained that the newly minted administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. wouldn’t be able to complete its plan to establish specialty hospitals in all regions of the country within its six year term. Read:...
The President’s veto on a bill exempting taxes to election duty honorarium surprised and dismayed teachers. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) In a virtual presser on Sunday, July 31, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines called out President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr., after...
A teacher-solon is up in arms over President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos's veto on the proposed measure granting tax exemption on the honoraria, allowances, and other financial benefits given to election workers. ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro (congress.gov.ph) "The veto of this measure...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) expressed support for the commitment of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to push for the Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines (VIP). President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) In a statement, DOST said that...
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit the Philippines on August 6 to meet President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. as well as Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Sec. Enrique Manalo. The US Embassy in the Philippines made the announcement on Friday night and was confirmed by the DFA in...
