It’s definitely the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas Day is only a few days away, and most people are already prepared for their own way of celebrating. Expect a merrier Christmas celebration after two years of avoiding public and crowded areas. Here’s how Filipinos...
It took only 18 days for the House of Representatives to pass the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) Bill, but Quezon 2nd district Rep. David "Jay-Jay" Suarez chose to describe the rather quick process as "congressional surgery". Quezon 2nd district Rep. David Suarez (Facebook) “The...
BETTER DAYS Senator Sonny Angara Recently, President Bongbong Marcos, Jr. and his delegation left for Brussels, Belgium to attend the ASEAN-EU Commemorative Summit. The said summit marks the first time that ASEAN and EU leaders met collectively in a single meeting. The President reportedly held...
That the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) took only 18 calendar days to get passed in the House of Representatives rubs Basilan lone district Rep. Mujiv Hataman the wrong way. Basilan lone district Rep. Mujiv Hataman (Facebook) Hataman was one of six congressmen who voted against the...
BETTER DAYS Senator Sonny Angara The Senate recently wound up its deliberations on the proposed 2023 national budget, which is the first under the new administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. We have ensured that our committee’s proposal aligns with the administration’s...
The House of Representatives has unanimously passed on third and final reading a bill seeking to increase to 10 days the mandatory five-day service incentive leave for qualified employees provided for under the Labor Code. The House plenary (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Approved during the...
BETTER DAYS Senator Sonny Angara Filipino healthcare professionals have long been recognized for their capabilities and professionalism, and the outstanding quality of care they provide their patients. Whenever I travel overseas, be it in the United Kingdom, the United States or some other...
REFLECTIONS TODAY People in the time of Noah and Lot rejected God’s call for repentance and insisted on their routine of living. It is for people like them that the end-time could really be scary. Since their focus is to seek to gain their lives on their own terms, they will lose their lives. In...
The House of Representatives has approved on second reading a measure that seeks to double the current service incentive leaves (SIL) of private companies from five days to 10 days. House of Representatives (PPAB) Approved via simple voice vote ("ayes" vs. "nays") during plenary session Tuesday...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said that his administration's proposed national budget for 2023 worth P5.268 trillion is anchored on what he called the "Agenda for Prosperity" that aims to achieve his medium-term macroeconomic and fiscal objectives. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is keen on creating more jobs for Filipinos as he met with the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) to iron our plans to generate employment and attract investors. President Marcos meets members of the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) in...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is looking forward to establishing better ties with the United States, particularly in addressing the issue of illegal drugs in the country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets US Senator Edward Markey and other members of the US Congressional...
