Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri urged the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Electrification Administration (NEA) on Friday, December 6, to urgently address the persistent power outages plaguing Siargao Island since early December. Zubiri said that this is now adversely affecting its...
Senate President Francis “Chiz" Escudero led the upper chamber on Tuesday, November 6, in honoring former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile for his services and contributions to the country. Senators pose with former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile to honor the latter in Senate...
Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri said that aside from defense and security programs, the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan would also revolutionize disaster management collaboration between the two nations. This was the assertion made by Zubiri during the Senate...
The PSEi declined as investors exercised caution while waiting for developments in the US. The main index dropped 43.14 points or 0.63 percent to close at 6,806.86 as the Services sector led the retreat with only Banks managing to advance. Volume fell to 588 million shares worth P4.6 billion as...
SAN JUAN, Batangas – A missing farmer was found dead in Sitio Hulo 2, Barangay Laiya Aplaya, this town, on Friday afternoon, Nov. 22. Police identified the victim as Bryan, 41, married. Investigation said Bryan’s relative Henry was looking for him in a farm owned by Pedrito when he noticed foul...
The Commission on Appointments (CA) has approved in plenary session the ad interim appointment of Jonvic Remulla as secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). In moving for Remulla's confirmation, Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri said that as local chief executive, he's...
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero has filed a resolution seeking to honor the services, as well as the contributions to the country, of the upper chamber's former leader Juan Ponce Enrile. In filing Senate Resolution No. 1223, Escudero said that the former Senate President deserves the...
Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri lauded the signing of the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (CREATE MORE) Act on Monday, Nov. 11, as it is expected to cut the bureaucratic red tape that has hampered the growth of the...
The local stock market fell due to a possible Trump win in the US elections. The main index lost 92.52 points or 1.27 percent to close at 7,165.42 with the retreat led by the Property sector. Volume dipped to 1.33 billion shares worth P4.58 billion as losers beat gainers 105 to 83 with 49...
Education Secretary Juan Edgardo "Sonny" M. Angara is eyeing to tap additional concessional financing through cheap loans and grants extended by the Philippines' development partners as well as tycoons' deep pockets, to fund more classroom construction while addressing learning loss among Filipino...
Two senators have expressed differing views regarding the deferment of the 2025 parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri said on Monday, Nov. 4, that postponing BARMM polls through a bill would be a very difficult task...
SAN JUAN, La Union – The provincial government declared this year’s La Union Surfing Break a success. Hundreds of people flocked to this town and Bacnotan, this province, for the Nov. 1 to 3 event. A MAN surfs in San Juan, La Union. The event now on its 19th year featured sports,...
