(Unsplash) A House panel has approved on Wednesday, Feb. 28, a measure filed by Speaker Martin Romualdez that aims to boost the development of innovative medicines through the strengthening of clinical trials in the country. During its hearing, the Committee on...
PEACE-MAKER We are saddened by the recent passing of our dear friend and one of the Philippines’ most accomplished diplomats, Lauro Baja Jr., who served our country with great distinction as Foreign Affairs Undersecretary, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, and Ambassador to various...
CEBU CITY – Siquijor hosted the first leg of the Visayas-Mindanao area of the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) on Sunday, February 18. HOUSE Speaker Martin Romualdez (center) gives the thumbs-up as he graces the launching of the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair in Siquijor on Sunday....
PEACE-MAKER The Manila Bulletin celebrated its 124th anniversary last Feb. 15, where it launched the “Newsmakers of the Year Award,” honoring organizations and individuals who, in the words of the media giant’s president, Emilio C. Yap III, “not only captured the nation’s imagination, but...
Feb. 14, Valentine's Day--also was the 100th birthday of Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile--paved the way for Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri and House Speaker Martin Romualdez to meet in the presence of President Marcos. From left: Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. Special...
PEACE-MAKER (This is part of our column dated June 27, 2021, entitled, “President Noynoy Aquino served with honor and dignity; the need for a strong party system”) After decades as a politician and political party founder, we have spent these past 11 years just observing the...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (Rep. Villafuerte's office) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte agrees with House Speaker Martin Romualdez that non-compliant establishments must be compelled to abide by laws granting...
PEACE-MAKER Our recent trip to Bangkok with wife Gina brought back memories of our numerous visits when we brought together Asia’s political groupings into the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP); and our national legislatures into the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA),...
The ongoing relief operations in the Davao region (Speaker’s office) Lawmakers from the Davao region expressed their gratitude on Friday, Feb. 2, to President Marcos and House Speaker Martin Romualdez for their continued delivery of aid to...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez endorsed on Thursday, Feb. 1, the immediate release of P150 million in financial assistance to the victims of the destructive floods in the Davao region. “This is to...
Sen. Imee Marcos was quick to reply to Speaker Martin Romualdez call not to be disrespectful, stating that the House leader was the first one to throw a jab against the Senate. "Ceasefire daw wala raw sanang bastusan, eh siya naman ang nagsabi walang paki ang Senado. Siya ang nag-umpisa, nung...
DAVAO CITY – Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte bared on Sunday, January 28, that most members of the House of Representatives feel intimidated by House Speaker Martin Romualdez. REP. Duterte (Keith Bacongco) In the candlelight prayer rally at San Pedro Square here, Duterte recalled working...
