The Commission on Appointments’ (CA) Committee on National Defense on Tuesday, March 12 deferred the appointment of Brig. Gen. Ranulfo Sevilla after his estranged wife opposed his ad interim appointment. Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri affirmed the CA’s decision on...
Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara said he is confident that the ongoing efforts of the Senate to amend the two decades-old Government Procurement Reform Act (GPRA) will result to greater implementation of major government projects, acquisition of goods and supplies and reducing, if not...
Various organizations expressed disapproval towards the increasing commercialization of the University of the Philippines Diliman's (UPD) campus areas, especially the “DiliMall,” as it puts certain community sectors at risk. Different sectors gathered in UP Old Tennis Court for the launching of...
The awardees with Australian Embassy’s officials: (left to right) Director General Jeremy Barns, Imari Roble-Cesario, Abigail Tan, Dr. Ma. Asuncion Beltran, Australian Embassy Political-Economic Counselor James Yeomans, Dr. Ma. Soledad Antonio, Australian Embassy’s CDA Dr. Moya Collett,...
Pampanga 3rd district Rep. Aurelio "Dong" Gonzales Jr. (Facebook) “There will never be a better time than now.” Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr. had this to say as he once again appealed to the Senate to push for the amendment of...
The Senate has approved on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2386 or the proposed Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA). With 23 affirmative votes, zero negative votes and zero abstentions, SB 2386 was approved by the Senate during its plenary session on Monday,...
LANDBANK, OFBank, DMW to speed up OFW claims from 2015 Displaced Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) will hopefully receive the long-delayed payment of indemnity claims due to the bankruptcies of Saudi Arabian construction companies way back in 2015 and 2016. In a statement, the Land Bank of the...
General Romeo Brawner Jr., Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (File photo) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will not rest on its laurels after getting high trust and performance ratings in a recent survey conducted by polling firm Octa Research. AFP Chief, General...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) adoption of a new defense concept centered on the protection of the country’s maritime territory is not intended to escalate tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla explained that the implementation of...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri has assured the Philippine National Police (PNP) leadership that the Senate will do all legislative means to support the evolving needs of the police force. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri graces the 44th Grand Alumni Homecoming...
Lyceum of the Philippines University - Batangas and Olivarez College dispatched their respective quarterfinals foes to claim their spots in the Final Four cast Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PG Flex Linoleum Season 6 at the Paco Arena on Saturday, March 9. Alpha Bah dominates the paint...
The counsel of Rodolfo Soriano has filed a complaint with the National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP) board of trustees against the Nomination and Election Committee (NOMELEC) which is tasked to oversee the NGAP elections set for April 5 at the Alabang Country Club. Lawyer Jan Freeman...
