Without pertaining to anyone in particular, Sen. Imee Marcos said that she will not let anyone ruin their name which has been through a lot for the past 36 years. Marcos made the statement in a press conference on Wednesday, Jan. 31 when asked if she was allied with the Dutertes or the...
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said on Wednesday, Jan. 31, that the Senate's review of the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution will begin next week. In an ambush interview, Zubiri said that they will create on Wednesday a subcommittee on constitutional amendments that will be headed...
ILOILO CITY – The Ombudsman suspended Mayor Receliste Escolin of President Roxas town, Capiz province, for three months without pay due to misconduct. ESCOLIN (DA-6) Associate Ombudsman Arita Lapitan has issued an order to Gov. Fredenil Castro to implement Escolin’s suspension. The order...
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte appeared anew here on Tuesday night, January 30, and explained his past use of a potent drug against pain. DUTERTE (center). (Keith Bacongco) Duterte, accompanied by some former city officials, told the media that he took fentanyl in the past to...
"We're pretty much there." President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) This was what President Marcos said when asked about the progress of forging a bilateral code of conduct in the South China Sea with Vietnam. "Yun yung...
President Marcos is pushing for enhanced parliamentary cooperation between the Philippines and Vietnam, stressing that it will promote national security and socioeconomic development for both nations. (From left) President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Chairman of the National Assembly of...
Despite the ongoing tension between the two families, Vice President Sara Duterte will stay on as the secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd), President Marcos said. File photo of President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte Marcos said...
As far as he is concerned, President Marcos believed that the 'Uniteam," the coalition of political parties formed during the 2022 presidential elections, is still vibrant despite the ongoing tension among its key players. File photo Marcos said this amid the ongoing word war between him and former...
OF TREES AND FORESTS It has been chilly the past few days here in Metro Manila. Last Jan. 27, the temperature was at its lowest for the year at 19.9°C. I usually wake up very early in the morning and I can feel the nippy weather as soon as I get up. It is perfect weather to do some brisk walking...
President Marcos said his visit to Vietnam has laid the groundwork that will further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two Asian countries. WELCOME BACK — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. walks the red carpet upon his arrival at the Villamor Air Base following his two-day...
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte appeared anew here on Tuesday night, January 30, and dared President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to take a drug test. DUTERTE (Keith Bacongco) Duterte explained why he has been taking fentanyl. He said that he was prescribed a fentanyl patch eight...
President Marcos raised concern over the tensions across the Taiwan Strait. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. thanks Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during a working luncheon with business leaders in Hanoi, Vietnam on Jan. 30, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Marcos made the statement...
