President Duterte said that he is open to giving vaccines to New People’s Army (NPA) members so that they won't catch the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (Photos from Malacañang/ MANILA BULLETIN) However, Duterte--speaking in his weekly "Talk to the People" public briefing--said that the...
If elected, presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said he will appoint his running mate and vice presidential candidate Sara Duterte-Carpio to the Department of National Defense (DND). During One PH's Sa Totoo Lang interview on Monday, Jan. 24 Marcos Jr. said that is what the...
Noting that "it's his job to tell the truth," President Duterte said during his latest "Talk to the People" that he would soon reveal some dirt on the presidential aspirants in the upcoming May polls. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) "I will personally name the candidates and maybe...
Presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said he is still hoping for the anointment of President Duterte as his bet for the upcoming presidential elections. During One PH's Sa Totoo Lang interview on Monday night, Jan. 24, Marcos Jr. said he wants "of course" to get the endorsement of...
A total of 807 areas nationwide were placed under granular lockdown due to the recent spike of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. Secretary Eduardo Año (Photo from DILG) In a briefing with President Duterte on Monday night, Jan. 24, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)...
President Duterte said that many Muslims in the country, particularly in Mindanao are resisting getting vaccinated against the coronavirus (COVID-19) possibly either because of their religion or culture. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang File photo) Duterte made the statement after sharing a...
After three weeks of being under critical risk case classification for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the country and the National Capital Region (NCR) has gone down to high-risk case classification, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said on Monday, Jan. 24 Shoppers flock to bargain stores...
President Duterte has signed into law the measure that promotes the use of microgrid systems to accelerate the total electrification of underserved and unserved areas nationwide. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) Duterte signed Republic Act (RA) No. 11646 or the Microgrid Systems Act...
Military Ordinary Bishop Oscar Jaime Florencio is in favor of having mandatory military service for the youth. Military Bishop Oscar Florencio/CBCP NEWS The prelate believes this will help instill more discipline to the young people. "I think we need that to instill more discipline to our young...
League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) president and Narvacan Mayor Luis “Chavit’’ Singson said Monday, Jan 24 that any support from the Camarines Sur mayors for the presidential bid of Ferdinand “Bongbong’’ Marcos Jr. is most welcome. Camarines Sur is a known bailiwick of...
Senatorial aspirant and Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Sunday urged the Senate to carefully review the terms stipulated under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement before concurring in the ratification of the trade pact. The RCEP, which covers the...
One of the first things that Vice President Leni Robredo will do is she wins in May 2022 is to issue an executive order declaring 'no mining' areas, effectively scrapping President Duterte’s 2021 order to lift the moratorium on mineral agreements. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP photo) While she...