Expressing gratitude to the United States (US) Navy for its recognition of Filipino-American Petty Officer 2nd Class Telesforo De La Cruz Trinidad’s heroism by naming a ship after him, Philippine Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez said it was a honor to attend the ship-naming event to represent the...
A tour of the past as immortalized at Malacañan Palace BULWAGANG KALAYAAN Facade of The Kalayaan Hall, a government building within the Malacañang Palace complex in Manila, Philippines Touring the Old Executive Building of Malacañan Palace was a treat. Our appointment with the division...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez gave a congratulatory message-slash-reminder to Barangay Ginebra resident import Justin Donta Brownlee following the granting of the latter's Filipino citizenship. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left) and Justin Brownlee “You are now a Filipino. We hope that you...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez administered on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 11 the oath of office to Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Commissioner Faydah Dumarpa. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left) and CHR Commissioner Faydah Dumarpa (Speaker's office) A photo released by the Speaker's office...
Another priority measure of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has hurdled the committee level in the House of Representatives. (PPAB) This, after the House Committee on Local Government chaired by Valenzuela City 1st district Rep. Rex Gatchalian approved on Tuesday, Jan. 10 the substitute...
Ranking members of the House of Representatives led by Speaker Martin Romualdez have extended assistance to flood-stricken Filipinos in Davao del Norte in the form of food packs and cash aid. From left to right: House Speaker Martin Romualdez, Tingog Party-list Rep. Yedda Romualdez, and Tingog...
And other memories of our recent and ancient past EXCAVATION SITE The author (right) on an archaeological dig in search of earthenware used for burying the dead The joy and pain of learning is that it never stops. It was only when William, my eldest, now 21, was learning the alphabet that I learned...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. brought up the issue of territorial disputes at-sea in his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his just-concluded state visit to China. Flags of the Philippines (left) and China. (Unsplash) This was confirmed by House Speaker Martin Romualdez...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has invited the Chinese First Couple to visit the Philippines. President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (left) and House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker's office) This was shared by House Speaker Martin Romualdez following his arrival back to the country...
The legislative bodies of the Philippines and China are bound to have more engagements following President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s meeting with National People’s Congress (NPC) Chairman Li Zhanshu in China on Wednesday, Jan. 4. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (rightmost) chats with...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez has joined the rest of the world in mourning the death of Pope Benedict XVI, who served as Pope emeritus. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left) and Pope Benedict XVI (Facebook) "We mourn with the rest of the world with the passing of a great leader of the Catholic...
Why culture and heritage have a key role in nationbuilding MANO PO A Fernando Amorsolo artwork depicting the Filipino tradition of pagmamano, which embodies our deep and intrinsic respect for our elders I was a high school sophomore when Ninoy Aquino was assassinated. It was tough for me as a...
