The minority bloc in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, July 28 painted a picture that contradicted what President Rodrigo Duterte described as the state of the nation on Monday. House of Representatives4 In the traditional “Contra SONA”, Minority Leader and Abang Lingkod Partylist Rep....
The twin towers of Dell Palomata and Mar-Jana Phillips salvaged a thrilling 25-20, 25-12, 24-26, 21-25, 15-10 win for Sta. Lucia to survive Cherry Tiggo's late game scare in the 2021 PVL Open Conference at the PCV Socio-Civic & Cultural Center in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte Wednesday, July 28. The...
Senate Minority Leader on Wednesday, July 28 slammed some officials in the Duterte administration and lawmakers allied with the President for making a final push for the passage of measures advocating reforms in the 1987 Constitution saying this is like the "COVID-19 virus that resurrects...
The House Committee on National Defense and Security will have its hands full as it takes swift action on the legislative priorities President Rodrigo Duterte outlined in his recent State of the Nation Address. Police personnel Legislative measures providing for free legal assistance to personnel...
Examinees of the September 2021 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT) take note. PRC/MB The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Tuesday, July 27, announced that the examination venue previously assigned in PRC Kidapawan will be transferred to PRC Koronadal. The Commission...
How do we thank thee? Let us count the ways Congratulations are pouring in on social media after Hidilyn Diaz won the first-ever Olympic gold for the Philippines. And she won not just one but two. Netizens are going crazy posting different photos of Hidilyn as they send congratulations, and express...
Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto lamented on Tuesday, July 27, the government's seeming "lack of urgency" in spending government funds despite the COVID-19 pandemic. (MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) About P200 billion of funds under the P4.506-trillion 2021 General Appropriations Act (GAA) has...
Pop artist Pink is helping these women take a stand. Pink is extending her help to the Norwegian women beach handball team after the latter was fined for refusing to wear bikini bottoms to their games. The Norwegian women beach handball team wore shorts instead of the sports bikini top and bottoms...
The MYX Awards 2021 is happening on Aug. 7 The MYX Awards 2021 is another history in the making as the virtual music awards night, happening on August 7 (Saturday) at 8 pm, will feature stunning performances from today’s hottest local and international artists. Filipino talents Ben&Ben, BGYO,...
Former Senator JV Ejercito lauded President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, July 27, for mentioning the Universal Healthcare Law (UHC law) during his final State of the Nation Address (SONA) yesterday, July 26. "Thank you Mr. President for mentioning the Universal Health Care Law in your last State of...
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for citing the city government for its superb handling of the COVID-19 situation and its vaccination program during his final State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 26. (Photo from Mayor Francis Zamora's Facebook) "I...
Hidilyn Diaz had to fight her inner demons first before competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in Japan, which was projected to be her swan song of a performance. An emotional Hidilyn Diaz of the Philippines bursts into tears after placing first in the women's 55kg weightlifting competition during...