OF TREES AND FOREST I grew up during the time when Holy Week or Mahal na Araw was solemnly observed. There were no distractions that time. There were virtually no programs on TV except Holy Week related programs and movies like The Ten Commandments and Spartacus. Even radio stations...
Emphasizing that bullying is no longer just a school issue but a widespread societal concern, the Department of Education (DepEd) has declared it a national priority. (Photo from DepEd) “This is not just a school matter—it is a national priority that demands a whole-of-government,...
President Marcos has signed into law the proposed measure that seeks to extend the franchise of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), Malacañang said. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin is seated beside President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during the 9th Cabinet meeting in Malacañang. (Office of the...
Senator Imee Marcos fired back at Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Tuesday, April 15, calling him “ambisyoso” (ambitious) in response to his remarks urging her not to use the Senate for her own political objectives. Senate President Francis "Chiz" Esucdero and Senator Imee Marcos...
ILOILO CITY – The province of Capiz commemorated the 77 th death anniversary of President Manuel A. Roxas on Tuesday, April 15. A wreath-laying ceremony was held at the provincial capital Roxas City, named after the country’s first president after gaining independence from colonial...
President Marcos’ signing into law of the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) Act will pave the way for a historic reform in government development planning, Sen. Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said on Tuesday, April 15. The new law, Republic Act No. 12145, primarily...
Senator Imee Marcos is hoping her brother, President Marcos, won’t take her latest political move the wrong way after she appeared in a new campaign ad being endorsed by Vice President Sara Duterte. "Well, para sa akin e sana wag masamain, alam ko nagtampo dahil dun sa hearing ("Well, for me, I...
Malacañang said Senator Imee Marcos' campaign ad , painting the country's current situation as "black," citing prevalence of hunger and crimes, is more suitable to describe the previous administration. PCO Undersecretary Claire Castro and Senator Imee Marcos Citing statistics on poverty incidence...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Monday, April 14, announced that the government will continue to provide free higher education in local universities and colleges (LUCs) across the country, following a significant funding boost aimed at strengthening access to quality tertiary...
President Marcos has warned foreign vloggers against insulting or provoking Filipinos for views, saying they should not mistake Filipinos' kindness for weakness. Screenshot from President Marcos' vlog (bongbongmarcos/YouTube) Marcos said this following the arrest of Russian-American vlogger Vitaly...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte penned a heartfelt message for his mother, Elizabeth Abellana Zimmerman, on her 77th birth anniversary on Monday, April 14. Rep. Duterte, in his official Facebook page, assured Elizabeth not to worry too much about him and his siblings –...
"Huwag maging kamote." This was President Marcos' reminder to motorists as he condemned recent aggressive behaviors on the road that led to violence and even death. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (YouTube) In his recent vlog, the President lamented what he called a disturbing culture of...
