(Social Weather Stations) A non-commissioned survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) from Dec. 12 to 18, 2024 revealed a decline in satisfaction ratings of key government officials, specifically Vice President Sara Duterte, Senate President Francis Escudero, Speaker Martin Romualdez,...
By HOUSE SPEAKER FERDINAND MARTIN ROMUALDEZ The New Year is often seen as a fresh start, a chance to embrace new opportunities and forge the right path forward. For the Manila Bulletin, 2025 promises to be another year of delivering its unmatched brand of public service,...
By House Speaker Martin Romualdez Greetings of peace, prosperity, and unity to the Manila Bulletin family and your readers this holiday season! As we celebrate this joyful season, may we renew our commitment to building a society founded on hope, love, and peace. Let us also remind...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III said Vice President Sara Duterte’s recent behavior could affect her agency's budget. Pimentel was referring to the vice president's recent outburst against President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., his wife and House Speaker Martin...
"Do my actions serve our people and benefit the country that we all love?" (MB file photo) This was the standard put up by Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero as he urged Vice President Sara Duterte to review and assess her recent actions and words in order to determine whether or not she has...
Former senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson called for a "political ceasefire" on Saturday, Nov. 23 to allow the nation's leaders to focus on addressing the pressing problems of the country. In a statement, Lacson says that it is "sad" that the country's top leaders - the President and Vice President -...
Vice President Sara Duterte claimed that House Speaker Martin Romualdez is pushing to amend the Constitution because it’s the only way that he could become president. Vice President Sara Duterte and Speaker Martin Romualdez (Photos from OVP, Speaker's office) In a press briefing at the...
President Marcos described his short meeting with former election rival , former vice president Leni Robredo, as a "political reconciliation" and that he was happy that it happened. TWO YEARS LATER — President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. exchanges pleasantries with former vice president...
TACLOBAN CITY - House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez filed his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) before the Commission on Election (Comelec) Leyte on Tuesday, October 1. HOUSE Speaker Martin Romualdez showimg his Certificate of Candidacy. Romualdez is seeking his third term as the...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos is revealed as the newest member of the Philippine Constitution Association (Philconsa), a non-stock, nonpartisan organization dedicated to defending, preserving, and protecting the Constitution which serves as the fundamental law of the land. File photo of First Lady...
With much fuss around the budget of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) in the House of Representatives, Senator Grace Poe said the Upper Chamber would approve or modify the budget based on the merits of the proposals of each office — not on who sits as its head. "Every department will...
Vice President Sara Duterte named House Speaker Martin Romualdez and House Committee on Appropriations Chairman Ako-Bicol Partylist Rep. Elizaldy Co as the two lawmakers in control of the country’s coffers, claiming as well that they meddled with the Department of Education’s (DepEd) budget for...
