Two operating units of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) were rewarded with a total amount of P10,126,589.26 for their exemplary work in nine “meritorious anti-drug operations.’’ In a statement released on Tuesday, Dec. 21, PDEA Director General Wilkins Villanueva cited his men as...
Why is granting e-sabong legislative franchise being treated with urgency? Taguig City Rep. Lani Cayetano This question has been raised many times by congressmen opposed to the idea of legitimizing gambling in the internet but so far failed to get any answer from the House of Representatives. On...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Wednesday said he is confident that the country’s existing strategy against the COVID-19 is sufficient to fight a possible surge despite the entry of the Omicron variant, as confirmed by the Department of Health (DOH). Go, chair of the Senate Committee on...
The adamant stand of several senators against the grant of a legislative franchise to internet gambling via cockfighting won praises from lawmakers opposed to the franchise applications. Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano2 Led by former Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, congressmen lauded Senator Grace Poe,...
Filipinos can gamble even their hard-earned savings right in the family living room for the next 25 years if the House of Representatives will pass next week another e-sabong (cockfight) legislative franchise application. A0BE7726-429E-4EDA-8B8C-01EEE9F8FE49 Former House Speaker and Taguig-Pateros...
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on Tuesday, Dec. 7 which would pave the way for the conduct of random and surprise drug tests on the latter’s personnel. Under the agreement,...
Allegedly ignored in the House of Representatives, the Catholic church and other religious groups seeking the rejection of bills legalizing E-sabong and other forms of internet gambling may find solace from the Senate leadership. Lacson-Sotto tandem This was gathered after Senate President Vicente...
The deluge of text messages offering fake job offers to the public is a “cause for concern” for Malacañang as it highlights privacy concerns in the country, an official said on Tuesday, Nov. 23. Cabinet Secretary and acting presidential spokesperson Karlo Nograles said the National...
CHAFF FROM THE GRAIN HECTOR R.R. VILLANUEVA “A President’s personality is an important shaper of his Presidential behavior on serious matters.” – James David Barber What this country needs today is a game-changer of exceptional integrity and ability. However, like all previous presidents,...
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Director General Wilkins Villanueva was among the recipients of the Outstanding Filipino Luminary Awards 2021 for National Government Service. PDEA Director General Wilkins Villanueva (File photo) In simple rites on Friday, Nov. 19, at the Conrad Manila...
Many families will go bankrupt if Congress will continue to ignore warnings aired by various groups against the grant of legislative franchises to firms operating e-sabong betting in the country. Former Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano Former House Speaker and Taguig-Pateros Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano...
House Deputy Speaker and CIBAC Partlist Rep. Bro. Eddie Villanueva has called on the electorate to join the protest against the proliferation of legal online gambling, particularly e-sabong or online cockfighting, by not voting candidates who favor their continued operations. Bro. Villanueva issued...
