Contrary to the claims of Senate President Vicente Sotto III and Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, President Duterte did not give any go-signal to put a stop to the operations of online cockfight or “e-sabong” amid the investigation into the reported missing 31 cockfight enthusiasts. PAGCOR...
Instead of tying the hands of the next administration with a major policy shift, the government should fast-track the implementation and distribution of the P2.5-billion allocation for financial subsidy and fuel vouchers to qualified utility vehicles rather than tinker with provisions of the Oil...
ILOILO CITY — Senator Franklin Drilon, an Ilonggo, claimed to have brought an estimated P30 billion worth of projects to the city and province of Iloilo in the last 15 years. “I’m proud of that kay aton gina-palangga ang aton mga kasimanwa (I am proud of that as we love our fellow...
The tandem of Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) standard-bearer Bongbong Marcos and Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD) vice presidential bet Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio attended a huge rally Thursday, Feb. 24 in Iloilo. (Photo from Lakas-CMD Media) (Photo from Lakas-CMD Media)...
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon has called on the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to refrain from engaging in partisan politics and warned election regulators that appearance of bias at partiality might pose serious threats to the integrity and credibility of the May 2022 national and...
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Monday refuted insinuations the provision to address anonymity was an out of topic or a mere “rider provision” in the proposed SIM Card Registration Act. Drilon said the provision mandating the use of one’s real name, instead of a fictitious name, and...
“Goodbye, trolls!” Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon assured that the proposed SIM Card Registration Act will strengthen the fight against online trolls and cyber libel once it is enacted into law. The Senate and the House of Representatives earlier approved the SIM Card Registratin Act...
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Tuesday expressed his opposition to the proposed measure that seeks to declare June 21 of every year as a special non-working holiday in Tagaytay City. Drilon said he strongly opposes the imposition of a special non-working holiday in Tagaytay City as it...
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Thursday said he is now prepared to retire from public service when he finishes his second consecutive six-year term in the Senate this year. “I have been in politics, in government service for over three decades. I am proud of my record. I can stand on...
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Wednesday said Malacañang and the Department of Justice (DOJ) should not allow Public Attorneys Office (PAO) Chief Persida Acosta to report to work for her continued refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Drilon said he finds it unacceptable that...
Senate Minority Leader Franklin M. Drilon on Monday said he is confident that the newly-signed law easing the entry of foreign retail enterprises in the Philippines will help pave the way for the country’s economic recovery. Drilon is referring to Republic Act No. 11595 also known as the Retail...
Ces Drilon’s launches Provenciana, her version of the centuries-old aromatherapy practice BOUQUET OF SMELL Smudge sticks from Provenciana Smudging has increased in popularity in the Philippines following the rediscovery of this ancient practice around the world. The ritual of smudging or sage...
