The Congressional Spouses Foundation, Inc. (CSFI) held its first board of Ttustees meeting on Monday, March 6 at the House of Representatives. Tingog Party-list Rep. Yedda Marie Romualdez (left) and Rose Marie "Baby" Arenas (Miko Noveno) The meeting was facilitated by CSFI Chairperson Rep. Yedda...
Tingog Party-list Reps. Yedda Marie Romualdez and Jude Acidre facilitated over the weekend the distribution of nearly 200 laptops to beneficiaries, mostly teachers. Tiingog Party-list Reps. Jude Acidre and Yedda Marie Romualdez (4th and 5th from left, respectively) lead the turnover of laptops from...
This beloved Japanese restaurant opens its very first international branch in TST KUSHIAGE IN HK Convivial Japan-celebrated kushiage haven Kushitei has opened at the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui to thrill Hong Kong lovers of delicious batter-dipped, deep-fried morsels served on Japanese bamboo skewers If...
Ranking House members led by Speaker Martin Romualdez are batting for the creation, operation, administration, and coordination of so-called Special Agricultural Growth Zones (SAGZ) in the Philippines. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) For this purpose, Speaker Romualdez; House...
Maximize fun, minimize carbon footprints MASS MOVEMENT Provincial jeepney on unpaved roads (Igor Plotnikov) Revenge travel is on. While it’s good for the economy, it’s not so good for the environment. And while the tourism industry has incorporated sustainability into their corporate social...
Philippine rock icon Bamboo is front and center on a social media card promoting Tingog Party-List's thanksgiving concert series. Bamboo Mañalac (Facebook) However, the party-list made sure to clarify in the promotion material that Bamboo--arguably the biggest name in the concert series--isn't...
GUEST COLUMNIST By Goddes Hope Oliveros Libiran Goddes Hope Oliveros Libiran Every new year is a chance to start over, to set forth a new beginning. But for the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) family, this wasn’t the case as 2023 began with a bittersweet farewell to one of its pillars:...
BORONGAN CITY - Cheers and excitement filled the Borongan City Airport as Philippine Airlines flight PR 2651 arrived from Cebu in what was the airlines’ initial flight to this City of Sunrise in Eastern Samar on Monday, Dec. 19. City Mayor Jose Ivan Dayan Agda who even kissed the tarmac upon...
Senior Deputy Speaker and former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is among the most astute and serious politicians you'll ever meet. Senior Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (2nd from left) poses for a photo with fellow attendees to the AWLFI holiday party on Dec. 6, 2022. Also in the photo...
The House of Representatives has passed on second reading a measure granting free legal assistance to uniformed personnel of the government facing charges arising from an incident related to the performance of official duty. The House plenary (PPAB) Through a simple voice vote (ayes vs. nayes),...
Christmas is usually a time for good tidings, and on Monday, Dec. 5, House Speaker Martin Romualdez sounded a lot like Santa Claus. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) Romualdez graced on Monday night the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the House of Representatives wherein he...
Recognizing their hard work and dedication to duty, Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday, Dec. 5, praised the officials and employees of the House of Representatives for their valuable contribution in advancing the chamber’s legislative agenda. Speaker Martin Romualdez speaks to the officials and...
