Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid on Tuesday, May 26 finally brought comic relief to an embattled Senate even after denying reports he has joined the majority bloc. In a privilege speech, Lapid refuted reports circulating on social media that he has decided to join the Senate majority bloc when he...
President Marcos has commended Guinness World Record holder Claro “Lito” De Veterbo, the fastest person to cross the Philippines on foot. Marcos welcomed De Veterbo at Malacañan Palace on May 20. During the courtesy call, the President recognized De Veterbo 's remarkable achievement as...
The Senate on Monday, August 4, named Senator Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV as the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Science and Technology. Meanwhile, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano will now head the Senate Committee on Banks and Financial Institution. This marks Aquino’s second time leading the...
Senators on Friday, May 9 expressed elation at the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new Bishop of Rome and shepherd of the Roman Catholic Church. “The historic ascension of Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Pope marks a new chapter for the Church, offering hope and optimism to...
Senator Lito Lapid (left), former senator Manny Pacquiao (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga--Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidate Manny Pacquiao wowed the campaign crowd here by giving a flawless...
Lito Lapid (left) and Nora Aunor in Kastilyong Buhangin, 1980 Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial bet, reelectionist Senator Lito Lapid gave a heartfelt message on the recent passing of his fellow showbiz icon, the "Superstar" Nora...
Reelectionist Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid on Sunday, March 2 lauded Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon's move to suspend the implementation of the “No RFID, No Entry” policy of two toll concessionaires on expressways in Luzon. Lapid, who is a native of Pampanga...
Lito Villanueva, RCBC executive vice president and chief innovation and inclusion officer; Gabby Tomas, RCBC senior vice president and group head for operations; Albert Pascual, president and CEO of PhilGuarantee; Gay Santos, regional director of Water.org; Pia Bernadette Roman-Tayag, assistant...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid has condemned the killing of a school official in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and urged authorities to leave no stone unturned in its investigation. “Nararapat lang na mabigyan ng hustisya ang biktima. Ang ganitong uri ng...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid has called on his colleagues to expedite the passage of the measure that seeks to declare Quiapo in Manila as a national historical cultural heritage zone. Lapid said he will pursue the approval of the measure at the resumption of Congress’ session on...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Friday, December 6 lauded President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for signing into law Republic Act Number 10277 or the Student Loan Payment Moratorium During Disasters and Emergencies Act, saying it will help curb the cases of enrollees...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid is now pushing for the measure seeking to declare the province of Pampanga as the “Culinary Capital of the Philippines.” Lapid, former governor and a native of Pampanga, said the province deserves the recognition and title following Conde Nast Traveler‘s...