Despite being in the legislative mill in the House of Representatives for a total of just 18 calendar days, the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) underwent a lot of revisions and fine-tuning. Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda In fact, the measure, embodied in House Bill (HB) No.6608,...
AVANT GARDENER Yvette Tan The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) plays an important role in regulating the country’s natural resources, which includes agroforestry. DENR Secretary Maria Antonia “Toni” Yulo Loyzaga outlines the department’s thrust: Ethical stewardship....
REFLECTIONS TODAY MATTHEW 24:37-44 Many people believe that the occurrence of natural and man-made calamities, like earthquakes, big floods, volcanic eruptions, pandemics, kidnappings, terrorism, and rebellions, are signs of the end-times and the imminence of God’s judgment of the world. But in...
PANGASINAN -- A tricycle driver who was flagged down in a checkpoint under Oplan Sita for inspection of motorcycle’s documents and driver’s license, was instead arrested for yielding a small amount of shabu in Brgy. Balayong, San Carlos City at around 12:00 noon on Monday, Nov. 14. Report from...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS It is amazing what some quiet and down time can do – even the kind that happens when you are stuck in traffic and have the leisure to scroll through social media or group chats. Catching up physically with dear friends you have not been able to see face to face in two years...
WALA LANG A few days after President Ferdinand E. Marcos was flown to Hawaii and Mrs. Corazon C. Aquino took over in February 1986, members of the Marcos Cabinet led by Prime Minister Cesar E.A. Virata called on Mrs. Aquino. That was the last time the entire Marcos Cabinet were together. Lawyer...
UniTeam presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos doesn't favor the imposition of new taxes on Filipinos, saying it's not timely and would only further burden the pandemic-weary people. Presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos (Noel Pabalate/ MANILA BULLETIN) “Depends on what sectors and in what area...
Ranking officials from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) down south have assured nothing but a landslide victory for the presidential candidate from up north, Bongbong Marcos. Presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos (Noel Pabalate/ MANILA BULLETIN) In a simple program...
Former chief presidential legal counsel Salvador "Sal" Panelo may not yet be senator, but at least he's now a bona fide recording artist. Senatorial candidate Salvador Panelo This, after Viva Records released the official music video of Panelo’s version of “Sana’y wala nang wakas” via its...
CEBU CITY—The mayor of this city vowed that his party will work hard to ensure the victory of the Uniteam tandem of Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Sara Duterte. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama speaks at the inauguration of the Visayas Regional Headquarters of the BBM/Sara All Parallel...
A Latina beauty is going places. Sofía Jirau, a 24-year-old from Puerto Rico, became the first-ever Victoria's Secret model with Down syndrome. She recently joined 17 other women in launching the brand's new campaign. Sofía celebrated the milestone via Instagram. She wrote in Spanish: "One day I...
Cheats' 'Honey Calm Down' People who have been in love with Cheats and their amazing music will be sure to enjoy their Valentine’s Day treat, “Honey Calm Down.” The song will be released on the day of hearts, Feb. 14, on major streaming services by Island Records Philippines. Jim Bacarro, the...
