GOVERNANCE MATTERS Former Vice President Jejomar Binay In many countries, the rapid spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant is forcing their respective governments to rethink and recalibrate their decision to allow people to gather and relax health measures such as the wearing of face masks in public....
Pope Francis has expressed sadness over the death of former President Benigno Aquino III. Photo courtesy CBCP News In a telegram addressed to President Duterte, the pontiff also conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the people of the Philippines over Aquino's passing. His full message as posted by...
DOH/MB The Department of Health (DOH) said it is ready for any investigation with regards to alleged corruption within the agency. In a statement on Tuesday night, June 29, the DOH said it has "always been transparent and cooperative to auditing efforts within the government." “While we are...
Malacañang has extended sympathies following the death of Gary Olivar, former deputy spokesman of then President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Former Deputy Presidential Spokesman Gary Olivar, also Federalism Study Group Member of the Center for Federalism and Constitutional Reform, delivers his...
Senator Leila de Lima blasted on Tuesday, June 29, the plan raised by President Duterte to civilian groups to help authorities in crime fighting. Senator Leila de Lima (Senate of the Philippines) "Ang laking problema na nga na ituro yung tamang batas sa kapulisan natin, gusto pa natin isama sa...
The government is stepping up efforts to prevent teenage pregnancy, including ensuring access to sexual education and reproduction health services. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) President Duterte has issued Executive Order No. 141 adopting as a "national priority" the...
They may hit a rough patch in their friendship but it seems there may be a chance President Duterte and Senator Manny Pacquiao can still mend ties. President Rodrigo Duterte attends Senator Manny Pacquiao’s 38th birthday celebration at the KCC Mall Events & Convention Center in General Santos...
Senator Leila de Lima has filed a resolution expressing the Senate’s profound sympathy and sincere condolences to the family of former President Benigno Aquino III who died last week. In filing Senate Resolution No. 764, De Lima said Aquino’s selfess service and love for Filipinos deserve more...
The government is unfazed by the move of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to seek the views of victims of alleged crimes linked to the war on drugs. President Spokesman Harry Roque (File photo/Malacañang) According to Presidential spokesman Harry Roque, it would be difficult to build a...
President Duterte has approved the merger between the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) and the United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB) to “strengthen capability to deliver financial services” to coconut industry and the agricultural sector. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) In...
Real estate giant Ayala Land Inc. is spending close to P90 billion for its share of a new estate at the South Road Properties in Cebu City which it will be jointly developing with SM Prime Holdings Inc. ALI Senior Vice President and Ayala Land Estates Group Head Anna Ma. Margarita "Meean" B. Dy In...
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte Carpio had declined her father's wish to take a shot at the presidency in next year's elections. President Rodrigo Duterte and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio pose for a photograph during a meeting with the Filipino community at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong...
