Senator Leila de Lima condemned on Saturday, June 19, the killings of teenagers in separate police and military operations. Senator Leila de Lima (Senate of the Philippines) "Last month, it was an 18-year old with autism. On Tuesday, a 12-year old Lumad was killed in an alleged indiscriminate...
Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo is disappointed with an administration senator following her reported criticisms of the Duterte administration's vaccination program. President Rodrigo Duterte talks to former Ilocos Norte Governor and now Senator Imee Marcos while attending a church...
The Philippine is seeking to enhance the country's bilateral relations with Saudi Arabia, particularly in the protection of thousands of Filipino migrant workers. President Rodrigo Duterte confers the Order of Sikatuna with the rank of Datu (Grand Cross) Silver Distinction on outgoing Ambassador...
While he has always been critical of President Duterte, former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV has agreed with the way he has taken care of the needs of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). President Rodrigo Duterte and former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV (Malacañang/Trillanes Facebook) “Doon...
Former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is elated over the announcement of President Rodrigo Duterte that he would be supporting House Majority Leader and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez if the latter decides to run for vice president. “I am happy for Martin. Indeed he is very qualified,” Arroyo...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is mulling the possibility of issuing a “safety seal” to schools that have been approved to hold limited face-to-face classes - or even those that will be allowed to do so in the future. Commission on Higher Education Chairman Popoy De Vera (Phot from...
There is no final word yet if President Duterte will run for vice president in the 2022 elections or opt to retire when his term ends next year. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) The President can make a decision on a possible run for the vice presidency by October when aspirants...
Senator Richard Gordon on Friday said he believes the next leader of the Philippines should bear in mind that the presidency must be earned and not inherited. Gordon said this was an advise he gave out to other political leaders in the past like former President Benigno Aquino III. “Remember I...
The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) Friday, (June 18) unveiled a P12 billion credit facility to boost pork production. The bank works closely with the Department of Agriculture (DA) and stakeholders in the hog industry to increase pork production to meet consumer demand and stabilize the...
The money used by ordinary Filipinos to purchase face shields could have been used to buy food and other essential items they need during the COVID-19 pandemic, former vice president Jejomar “Jojo” Binay said on Friday (June 18). (Jojo Binay Facebook/Manila Bulletin) “Buti sana kung libre ang...
The Philippines has nominated Presidential spokesman Harry Roque to vie for a post in the United Nations' International Law Commission (ILC). Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque (File photo/Malacañang) Roque, a lawyer, thanked President Duterte for his nomination to the UN commission that develops...
The proposed lifting of the ban on open-pit mining is still under government study, Malacañang clarified Thursday. President Rodrigo Duterte delivers a speech during the ceremonial signing of new laws in Malacañang on June 16, 2021. (Malacañang) Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said Executive...
