Senator Maria Imelda "Imee" Marcos has admitted that she abstained in the voting on the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill because it was "hinog sa pilit (deliberately ripened)." Sen. Imee Marcos (Senate PRIB Photo)...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III and Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Thursday, June 22, condemned the alleged tampering of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill and warned that it raises serious questions about the constitutionality of the measure. “Today marks a sad day for the...
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda on Thursday, June 22 said she has no qualms supporting any moves to pass the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill into law. Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda (Senate PRIB Photo) President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. recently called on...
Speaking on its 60th Founding Anniversary, Sen. Cynthia A. Villar, chairperson of the Senate agriculture and food committee, acknowledged the significant impact of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) on the country’s agricultural sector. Sen. Cynthia...
TOL VIEWS The globally shared issue on climate change and humanity’s attempts to mitigate its impact have radically altered the ways by which people, goods and information travel. From the ancient tools for travelling to the more modernized vehicles of the contemporary world, transportation...
Senator Cynthia A, Villar, chairperson of the Senate committee on environment has urged the public to revolutionize waste management through the circular economy. Sen. Cynthia Villar (File photo) “Instead of the traditional 'take, make, dispose' model, a...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri signed the controversial Maharlika Investment fund (MIF) bill in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, June 21. He also signed the Estate Tax Amnesty Extension Act, and the act recognizing Baler, Aurora, as the birthplace of Philippine Surfing. Zubiri...
OF TREES AND FOREST I was very happy last week when I received a basket-full of kamote (sweet potato) from one of our associates. Kamote is one of my favorite things to eat. It was part of my childhood and I continue to enjoy it today. I know that in the provinces it has remained a staple in many...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri’s signature on the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill is now the only thing left before the copy of the measure is transmitted to Malacañang for President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s approval....
At least two senators said they support the proposal to bring to the United Nations (UN) General Assembly the country’s problem with China on the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Sen. Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Angara (Senate PRIB Photo) “It’s one option that we can take into...
Senator Francis Tolentino has met with Philippine Ambassador to South Korea Theresa Dizon-Vega to discuss the Adaptive Governance Innovation for Local Executive (AGILE), a program he launched in 2020 at the height of the pandemic. AGILE program is implemented in partnership with the Korean...
FINDING ANSWERS Since former Senator Rodolfo “Pong” Biazon passed away last June 12 as our nation celebrated Independence Day, tributes and accolades have poured in attesting to his distinguished reputation as military man and public servant. There’s no doubt he was a great and outstanding...
