As he prays that the conflict between Ukraine and Russia will not get worse, President Duterte reiterated that the Philippines is neutral in the dispute in Eastern Europe but said reality will push the country to pick a side someday. President Rodrigo Duterte (RTVM Screenshot) Duterte made the...
Three days after saying the country should not take a stand on Russia-Ukraine conflict, presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has now joined all other nations in calling on Russia to respect Ukraine's freedom and its citizens' democratic way of life. "I appeal for sobriety to...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday said he is open to a review of the Oil Deregulation Law should President Duterte calls Congress to a special session “I'm open to reviewing the Oil Deregulation Law to improve transparency among industry players and assess the benefits to our consumers,”...
The Philippines has taken a stand on the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe and assured the public that measures are in place to weather the economic and trade effects of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. President Duterte convenes several members of his Cabinet, top officials of the Armed Forces of...
Former chief presidential legal adviser, senatorial aspirant Salvador Panelo on Tuesday, March 1 highlighted the importance of President Duterte's "Filipino-first" foreign policy, which he said placed Filipinos out of harm's way in relation with the country’s territorial dispute with China....
Aspiring president Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. believes that the Philippine government shouldn't make any a stand on the Russia-Ukraine war since the country is "not involved". Marcos Jr. told reporters in an ambush interview Tuesday night, March 1 in Pasay City that he is "worried more of our...
Senator Richard Gordon on Tuesday lauded the Philippines support to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution condemning Russia’s invasion on Ukraine and demand for a ceasefire and complete, unconditional withdrawal of all of its military forces from the territory. Gordon, chairman of...
SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, Bulacan - The Philippines made the right move in supporting the United Nations resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine but it would be better for the country to take the role of a peacemaker in the community of nations. Sen. Manny Pacquiao Marikina motorcade PROMDI...
Senatorial candidate and Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday called on the Philippine government to denounce war “in all its forms” and speak up against the apparent aggression committed by Russia against Ukraine. Today, Escudero noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin...
Malacañang expressed confidence that the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe will not adversely affect the country's vaccination program against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), as the Philippines already has enough supply of COVID-19 vaccines. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) Cabinet Secretary...
Malacañang said that the proposed suspension of the excise tax to address the rising price of oil in the country cannot just be implemented unless recommended by the Department of Finance (DOF) and the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC). (File photo) Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles...
Former vice president and senatorial aspirant Jejomar Binay proposed on Monday, Feb. 28, several measures to mitigate the impact of higher fuel prices and inflation in the event of a prolonged conflict in Europe after Russia launched an attack against Ukraine on Feb. 24. Russia, considered as the...
