First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos witnessed the signing of treaties on extradition, legal assistance, and transfer of persons between the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Photos from DOJ and DBM Facebook pages This developed on the sidelines of the 2025 World...
President Marcos has appointed former Bases Conversion and Development Authority president Vivencio "Vince" Bringas Dizon as the new secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOTr). Former BCDA president Vince Dizon (Photo courtesy of BCDA) Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin disclosed on...
China gave no categorical commitment on whether it will accept or reject President Marcos’ deal of removing the United States’ Typhon missile system from the country if Beijing will stop its coercive actions in the contested South China Sea. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos announced that the Philippine government and United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based nonprofit Clean Rivers have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to clear and revive the vital Pasig River waterway. First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos (World Governments Summit 2025 via...
Threats to President Marcos' life continue to grow each day that impeached Vice President Sara Duterte is not yet removed from office, House Deputy Majority Leader and Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre said Wednesday, Feb. 12. Acidre said: "We are not dealing with an ordinary elected official...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has earned praise for its prompt response to key recommendations from the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), with stakeholders acknowledging its efforts to address long-standing issues in the country’s education system. JOJO RINOZA /...
Despite heated exchanges and fierce campaigning, politicians vying for local and national government seats must not forget their reasons for running—to help the people. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. delivers a speech at the 2025 League of Municipalities of the Philippines...
Vice President Sara Duterte (Facebook) Assistant Majority Leader Ako-Bicol Party-list Rep. Jil Bongalon believes that the National Bureau of Investigation's (NBI) recommendation for the filing of charges against Vice President Sara Duterte over her...
Members of both Houses of Congress on Wednesday, Feb. 12, welcomed President Marcos and the Department of Education (DepEd)'s move to add 15,000 new plantilla positions to ensure that all schools across the country--regardless of size--have their own principals. The dearth of school leaders as well...
President Marcos kicked off with a strong start in campaigning for the administration-backed Senate slate as he vouched for the candidates by taking a swipe at the previous Duterte administration. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the proclamation rally of the Alyansa Para sa Bagong...
Senator Imee Marcos addresses the crowd during the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas campaign kickoff rally in Laoag City (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) LAOAG CITY--She came, she saw, she completed the Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas...
Eighteen individuals and institutions were recognized for their contributions to making 2024 a year worth celebrating at the Manila Bulletin Newsmaker Awards, held at the Manila Hotel Tent City on Monday, Feb. 10. The awards were given as part of the Manila Bulletin’s 125th anniversary. Now on...
