President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. vowed to sign the controversial Maharlika Fund bill “as soon as I get it,” allaying fears that the proposed sovereign wealth fund could potentially bankrupt pensioners’ fund. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (File Photo/MANILA BULLETIN) “I will...
KAUSWAGAN, Lanao del Norte – Mayor Rommel Arnado expressed his overwhelming gratitude to the participants of the six-day 6th Organic Asia Congress which served as a platform showcasing the achievements and impact of organic agriculture in this once war-torn town in Mindanao. SEN. Mark Villar...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Thursday, June 8, said that the only viable course of action for Congress to fix some serious errors in the “hastily-approved” Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill is to recall its approval and bring it back to the plenary session for...
Sen. Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla has filed a bill seeking up to 20 years in jail for military and uniformed personnel (MUPs) who give false testimony during congressional investigations. Padilla filed Senate Bill 2265 in the wake of police officers who were cited in contempt after refusing to tell...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The local government of Kauswagan in Lanao del Norte is all set for the upcoming "Organic Asia Congress (OAC) 2023," this year’s biggest organic agriculture event in the world, the local chief executive confirmed in a media forum here on Tuesday, May 30. THE Kauswagan...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Coalitions among political factions are common in the Philippines, and the House of Representatives always has the largest collection of such groups under one roof. The biggest political party in the House right now is the Lakas-Christian...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left) and Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co (Facebook) With just a few plenary session days left in the first regular session, the Party-list Coalition Foundation, Inc. (PCFI) has issued a manifesto commending House Speaker Martin Romualdez for the way the 19th...
The Senate is all set to start deliberations on the measure that seeks to give respite to Filipino workers by legislating a P150 daily wage increase. Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said senators are in support of a salary hike as the current P570 daily wage is too low. ...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged Congress to pursue the passage of a measure that would help more Filipinos become knowledgeable and skilled in handling their personal finances for their future. Gatchalian, who filed Senate Resolution No. 569, said he finds the results of the 2021...
The Philippines has asked the US government for the inclusion of garments and shoes in the list of products eligible for zero duty under the US Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), which grants preferential or zero tariffs on exports by developing countries to the US market. Trade and Industry...
Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. questioned his colleagues, especially those from House Committee on Ethics and Privileges, as to why they have singled out his unauthorized absences from the chamber. Teves said he wondered why his record of being an absentee in recent...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Tuesday, March 21, said that the Department of Education (DepEd) will cooperate with Congress on the proposed measure to prohibit a “no permit, no exam” policy in private schools. “Let us wait for the discussions doon sa Congress with...
