Kai Sotto (SBP Images) Kai Sotto is set to arrive in Manila this Monday night in hopes of joining Gilas Pilipinas in the third window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers on June 16 to 20 in a bubble setup in Clark, Pampanga. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP), led by its president Al Panlilio,...
Labor rights must now be taught in the country's universities, colleges, and vocational schools under a new law signed by President Duterte. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) Republic Act No. 11551, also known as the "Labor Education Act," directs all public and private higher...
President Duterte has certified as urgent the Senate Bill creating the Department of Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos (DMWOF) that aims to oversee all policies protecting the welfare of Filipinos abroad. Some of the stranded OFWs at NAIA on Friday morning, May 28, 2021. (Ariel Fernandez /...
The ruling Partido Demokratikong Pilipino (PDP)-Laban on Monday, May 31 adopted a resolution seeking to “convince” President Duterte to run for vice president in the upcoming May 2022 elections. The resolution was adopted during the party’s national council meeting in Cebu City. It was Raul...
A measure allowing the extension of electricity lifeline rates for poor households until 2051 has been signed into law by President Duterte. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) Republic Act No. 11552 amended Section 73 of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 or the EPIRA...
Amid the reported feud within the ruling party, President Duterte has appealed to the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) to remain united, advance good governance, and prioritize the welfare of the people especially during the pandemic. BANIQUET_01222021-14 copy The President,...
There is no word yet as to when United States President Joe Biden and Philippine President Duterte will have their first conversation even while the US and the Philippines are currently celebrating the 75 th year of the establishment of diplomatic relations. President Rodrigo Duterte (May 26, 2021...
President Duterte may run for vice president in next year's elections if this will supposedly be the Lord's will. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) According to Presidential spokesman Harry Roque, the President would make the announcement about any next political move if he gets a...
Malacañang urged the public to first wait and see whether or not the US will really send vaccines to the Philippines before asking how this will affect President Duterte's decision regarding the VFA. Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said in his press briefing on Monday Duterte needs more time to...
Malacañang confirmed that President Duterte will meet Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia in the Palace to discuss coronavirus (COVID-19) protocols for Filipinos returning to the province. President Duterte and Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque made the statement after...
The White House is set to announce any time this week the distribution of the first batch of vaccine surplus that will be donated by the United States government to its allies, including the Philippines, Ambassador to Washington, D.C. Jose Manuel Romualdez said Monday. “I was informed by the...
Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Monday, May 31 admitted that he is considering running for vice president in the May 2022 elections. “The Office of the Vice President is something else...I have to admit I’m thinking about it unlike the other politicians who say they’re not running but...
