The Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) supports the proposed transfer of the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) from the Office of the President (OP) to the Department of Agriculture (DA). “It is very clear and logical that NIA should be under the DA, since all its activities are directly aimed at...
Vice presidential aspirant and Senate President Vicente Sotto III said Friday, Oct. 8, that he will adopt the approach he implemented during his stint as Quezon City vice mayor to address the Philippines' problem with illegal drugs. Senate President Vicente 'Tito' Sotto III (Joseph Vidal/Senate...
The National Water Company, Saudi Arabia’s state-run water agency, awarded the Management, Operations and Maintenance Contract (MOMC) to the consortium of Manila Water Company Inc., French water distributor Saur Group, and Saudi’s Miahona Company. Manila Water In a statement, Manila Water said...
As he filed for reelection in the 2022 polls, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian could be considered in the senatorial slate of Senators Panfilo Lacson and Vicente Sotto III. Senator Win Gatchalian and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio oversee a vaccination of frontline workers in Davao City on...
Taguig 1st District Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano is seeking a Senate comeback after filing his certificate of candidacy (COC) for the May 2022 elections. Taguig 1st District Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano (Photo from Comelec) Cayetano, who was accompanied by his wife, Taguig 2nd District Rep. Lani Cayetano,...
Veteran showbiz personality and House Deputy Speaker Vilma Santos-Recto on Thursday, October 7, announced that she will not be running for any position in the 2022 national elections. House Deputy Speaker and Batangas 6th District Representative Vilma Santos-Recto (Facebook) The outgoing Batangas...
Labor leader and lawyer Sonny Matula filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) on Thursday, Oct. 7, for senator in the May 2022 polls. Labor leader Sonny Matula (Photo from Comelec) Matula is the chairperson of the Nagkaisa! Labor Coalition and President of the Federation of Free Workers (FFW). If...
Lawmakers from the Makabayan bloc on Thursday, October 7, have filed a resolution directing the House of Representatives, through the Committee on Information and Technology, to investigate the alleged use of emergency text alerts system for partisan election campaigns. House of Representatives...
Partylist hopeful Duterte Kaibigan (Kbgan) filed its certificate of nomination and acceptance (CONA) on Thursday, Oct. 7, for the May 2022 polls, seeking to represent "former youth" in Congress. Duterte Kbgn President Bernardo Tensuan (Photo from Comelec) Duterte Kgban President Bernardo Tensuan...
Bayan Muna chairperson Neri Colmenares welcomed on Thursday, October 7, the decision of Vice President Leni Robredo to run for president in the coming national midterm elections. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP) "I welcome Vice President Leni Robredo’s decision to run for president in the 2022...
Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Thursday, October 7, maintained he will focus on own bid for presidency over his competitors. Vice President Leni Robredo and Sen. Panfilo Lacson (Office of the Vice President/Senate PRIB) Lacson repeated his previous statement when asked about Vice President Leni...
A health expert has underscored the need to vaccinate children against coronavirus disease (COVID-19), as the country braces for the pilot implementation of the limited in-person classes in low-risk areas. Photo taken at Palma Gil Integrated School in Talaingod, Davao del Norte in June 2021 (DepEd...
