Reelectionist Senator Leila de Lima has joined the call of the information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) firms to allow them to carry on with work-from-home (WFH) arrangements. (MANILA BULLETIN File Photo/Mark Balmores) De Lima slammed the return-to-office order of the Fiscals...
Former Duterte Cabinet member Ismael "Mike" Sueno has endorsed the vice presidential bid of Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan, saying "no one comes close" to him in terms of experience in agriculture. Vice Presidential candidate Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan at Palo People's Rally in Palo,...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) distributed hot meals to 650 individuals in evacuation centers in San Gabriel Elementary School in Laurel, Batangas and in Coral na Munti Elementary School in Agoncillo, Batangas over the weekend. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement, PRC...
A former House leader is prodding senators to prioritize the passage of there version of the Covid-19 Unemployment Reduction Economic Stimulus or CURES bill. (Photo from Lray Villafuerte's Facebook) “Our senators could show their support for the speedy and robust recovery of our economy from the...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) will continue to monitor the situation through its 24-hour Operations Center and its specially trained ‘143’ volunteers in Batangas, amid the continued unrest of Taal Volcano. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement on Sunday, March 27,...
BETTER DAYS Senator Sonny Angara For the past two years or so amid the pandemic, good news has been very difficult to come by. But in recent weeks, the tides appear to be shifting once again with new Covid-19 cases continuing to slide and the Department of Health (DOH) affirming that all regions...
In what could be regarded as a true display of palabra de honor (word of honor), retired police general Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar reaffirmed Friday, March 25, his support to the presidential candidacy of Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson after their political party, Partido Reporma, declared its...
TOL Views Senator Francis N. Tolentino A graduation is a once-in-a-lifetime moment. It is a milestone to be celebrated in the presence of one’s family, teachers, and peers. It is a celebration that showcases not only the accomplishments of students, but also the educational institution’s...
Existing apprenticeships programs in the country must be further strengthened and expanded to help the unemployed and out-of-school youth, Senator Risa Hontiveros said. Senator Risa Hontiveros (Photo courtesy of Hontiveros Office) Hontiveros, who is seeking another Senate seat, stressed Tuesday,...
"This is People Power." (Photo courtesy of Sen. Leila De Lima Facebook Page) This was how Senator Leila de Lima described the campaign rallies of presidential candidate Vice President Leni Robredo, which have been drawing mammoth crowds. Following the record-breaking attendance in Robredo's grand...
(In celebration of Women’s Month, Manila Bulletin is publishing stories featuring women who have made outstanding contributions to the country or to their communities.) Public servant, entrepreneur, philanthropist, wife, and mother—these are just some of the many roles of Senator Cynthia A....
"May the last man standing be a farmer." Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan (Photo courtesy of Team Kiko) This was how aspiring vice president Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan concluded his attendance in the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) vice presidential debates Sunday, March 20. Pangilinan...
