CEBU CITY – Mandaue City Rep. Emmarie “Lolypop” Ouano-Dizon has been named as the regional chairperson of the country’s most dominant political party, the Lakas-CMD, in Central Visayas. SEN. Ramon ‘Bong’ Revilla Jr. (left) and House Speaker Martin Romualdez (right) raise the hands of...
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...
PEACE-MAKER Our Philippine Embassy in Lebanon has called on some 11,000 Filipinos in the country to leave immediately, following the series of explosions in the capital Beirut, South Lebanon, and the Bekaa Valley, resulting in about a dozen deaths and some 3,000 injuries. We remember visiting...
PEACE-MAKER Since we retired from public office and narrowed our international engagements, we have been spending more time in our congressional district, which includes our hometown Dagupan City and the towns of Manaoag, San Jacinto, Mangaldan, and San Fabian. We are now, however, more of an...
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...
The Senate resolution honoring the life and legacy of former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. has brought the name of this illustrious gentleman back to the news and opinion sections of media platforms. Hailed as a “towering figure in Philippine politics and governance” by Senator Loren...
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...
PEACE-MAKER The Manila Bulletin editorial on Sept. 5, 2024, “National Peace Consciousness Month: Sustaining the gains of peace,” pointed out that the observance every September “symbolizes the country’s desire for greater unity, mutual understanding, and harmony.” Citing what it said as...
PEACE-MAKER Our heart is filled with deepest gratitude to the Philippine Senate, led by Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero, for honoring us with a resolution acknowledging our years in public service and modest contributions to our beloved country. It is a great privilege to be recognized...
BACOLOD CITY – Twelve local chief executives, including the wife of slain Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo, have formally joined the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD). PAMPLONA, Negros Oriental Mayor Janice Degamo was among the new Lakas-CMD members sworn in by House Speaker Martin...
House Spearker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Monday, August 26 urged China to pursue dialogue and consultations with Philippine authorities as a way to resolve the conflict in the West Philippine Sea and not resort to aggression or confrontation. Romualdez made the call as he...
PEACE-MAKER Thailand made history last August 16 when its parliament elected its youngest-ever prime minister, the 37-year-old Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Paetongtarn is the fourth member of the Shinawatra clan to become prime minister of Thailand. She is the youngest child of Thaksin Shinawatra, who...
