CEBU CITY – The province of Bohol welcomed the first direct charter flight from Japan. Carrying 163 Japanese tourists, Cebu Pacific flight 5J8811 arrived at Bohol-Panglao International Airport from Narita International Airport on May 2. Gov. Aris Aumentado was on hand during the arrival and said...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Pagadian city government has announced that it will tone down its charter city anniversary celebration in June due to the Middle East crisis. In a social media post, the local government resolved to implement an austerity program for the upcoming 57th Araw ng Pagadian...
Vice President Sara Duterte alleged that President Marcos had prior knowledge about the House of Representatives’ supposed plans to amend the Constitution as well as to impeach her for the benefit of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. In the lengthy first episode of the “Ibalik ang Tapang...
No attention is being given to proposals regarding Charter Change at present, Malacañang said. According to Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro, there is no any discussion about charter change within Malacañang. "Sa ngayon po, hindi po iyan napag-uusapan sa...
Malacañang said President Marcos is not considering Charter change at this time, stressing that his focus remains on economic growth and recovery. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after Senate President Vicente Sotto III said he would support moves to...
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, on Friday, Jan. 30, said that he is prepared to support Charter change if a proposal is brought before the Senate, citing concerns over the recent Supreme Court (SC) ruling that struck down the House of Representatives’ impeachment articles against...
Vice President Sara Duterte, laying the groundwork for the Office of the Vice President (OVP), bared glimpses of an ambitious plan of establishing a permanent office, museum, and charter for the agency. Calling it the “launchpad for the future,” Duterte said this groundwork will ensure the OVP...
The Philippines and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their commitment to human rights, due process, and the rule of law, agreeing to work together to uphold and promote the principles of the United Nations (UN) Charter amid rising geopolitical tensions. “The Philippines underscored its...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Tuesday, October 28, emphasized the need for long-term and systemic reforms in the country’s education sector as the agency appeared before the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) during a public hearing held at the...
President Marcos is confident despite attempts to link him to the widespread flood control corruption because he knows that when he ordered the investigation, it was to serve the nation and not for personal gain, Malacañang said. "Magiging confident ang isang tao kapag alam niya na ang ginagawa...
President Marcos does not want a Charter change (Cha-cha) or constitutional change, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Tuesday, Oct. 7, after the idea was floated in the House of Representatives. “Ang Pangulo po ay hindi po sa ngayon naaayon or sumasang-ayon para sa isang...
Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian underscored the importance of upholding international order and adhering to the United Nations Charter in addressing new challenges and safeguarding the “hard-won achievements” of World War 2. During the celebration of the 98th anniversary of...
