As a mother and a woman, Senator Risa Hontiveros on Saturday, Feb. 19 said she favors giving Linconn Ong, a detained Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corporation executive, temporary liberty to visit his dengue-stricken son. ‘’However, I defer to the chair(man), Senator (Richard) Dick (Gordon), with...
The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on Friday, Feb. 18 allowed Linconn Ong, a detained Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corporation executive, escorted visits to his dengue-stricken son to show that the panel ‘’is not without compassion.’’ Senator Richard Gordon ‘’For humanitarian reasons, but...
AP Party-list nominee and former 18th Congress lawmaker Ronnie Ong has expressed elation over the nearing enactment of the proposed Foundling Welfare Act, which now only needs President Duterte's signature. (Zelle Duda/ Unsplash) “The Foundling Law is a signature away from becoming law. There’s...
Vice presidential candidate Doctor Willie Ong urged the government on Wednesday, Feb. 16, to adopt a public health approach in its war against drugs. He said that drug addiction is a public health issue, citing various studies and reports that attest to the "chronic and relapsing nature" of...
Residents of Navotas and Malabon cheered and expressed their full support for Manila Mayor and presidential aspirant Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso as the “Team Isko” motorcade went around the two cities in the northern part of Metro Manila on Friday, Feb. 11. From 2 p.m. until late evening...
Vice presidential aspirant Doctor Willie Ong has urged the national government to address the health and rehabilitation needs of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) as he deplored the “dismal state" of the current penal system in the country. Citing data from the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and...
Yassi Pressman (Instagram) The team of actress Yassi Pressman and AP Partylist continued to bring help to communities affected by typhoon "Odette." After conducting feeding programs in the towns of Talibon, Pilar, Sevilla and Balilihan in Bohol province, and donating thousands of water bottles,...
Taguig Mayor Lino Cayetano announced his support for Aksyon Demokratiko presidential bet Isko Moreno, saying the country needs a candidate like him who can do the job. Cayetano attended the proclamation rally of the candidates of Aksyon Demokratiko at the Kartilya ng Katipunan in Manila on Feb. 8....
Minimart chain Alfamart, a member of the SM Group, is aiming to open at least another 200 stores in Luzon this year as it continues to expand its footprint despite the ongoing pandemic. Alfamart Chief Operating Officer Harvey T. Ong said that, in the last two years, Alfamart opened over 400 stores,...
Aksyon Demokratiko Vice presidential aspirant Dr. Willie Ong plans to address the rise in mental health concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic. “Ngayong pandemic, talagang nakikita kong problema 'yung mental illness: depression, away sa pamilya,” Ong said. Ong bared his strategies to include...
The Best Dressed Women of the Philippines launches its second coffee table book BEST DRESSED WOMEN OF THE PHILIPPINES Committee members from left: Consul Betty Chua, consul Marian Ong, Dr. Mildred Vitangcol, Mario O. Katigbak, consul Agnes Huibonhoa, Ellaine Villar, Flora Chua, consul Helen Ong,...
Japan's famous coffee shop is now ready to serve Pinoy coffee lovers with its store in Power Plant Mall, Makati City Just in time for Christmas, Japan’s famous Omotesando Koffee invites Filipino coffee lovers to try a new caffeine experience with the launch of its first-ever store at Power Plant...
