Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma on Tuesday, Nov. 11, urged labor inspectors to elevate their performance in enforcing labor laws and ensuring workplaces remain safe and respectful for all Filipino workers. Laguesma said inspectors must commit to continuous...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is currently involved in 261 interagency bodies, a number that Education Secretary Sonny Angara described as “coordination spread thin” during a recent hearing with the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2). Angara said DepEd chairs at least...
Amid “conflicting interpretations” that have caused funding delays for critical education and nutrition programs, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) on Thursday, October 30, underscored the urgent need to clarify how 23 national education laws are being implemented in...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) reminded the Philippine National Police (PNP) to safeguard the citizens' constitutional rights against unwarranted search and seizures in the implementation of "Oplan Katok." "Oplan Katok" is the PNP's initiative to ferry out unlicensed firearms and those with...
ILOILO CITY – First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos has been conferred a Doctor of Laws honoris causa degree by the West Visayas State University (WVSU) in this city. FIRST Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos speaks at the commencement rites of the College of Law of the West Visayas State University (WVSU)...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos reminisced about her own graduation from law school as she received the Doctor of Laws honoris causa from the West Visayas State University (WVSU) College of Law. First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos during the conferment rites for her honorary doctorate degree from...
*Former Senator Panfilo Lacson (Arnold Quizol)* Former Senator Panfilo Lacson, who for many months we saw and heard every day in various forms of media until after the May 2022 elections, went farming, running, biking, and breathing the fresh air – doing things that did not interest social...
Recognizing that a just and equitable society is "an ongoing process," President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. wants Filipinos to be made aware of the significance of the Philippine Constitution. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Marcos made the statement during the...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka -- Two activists who helped lead mass demonstrations that toppled Sri Lanka's president were arrested Wednesday, police said, as parliament extended tough emergency laws imposed to restore order. Anti-government protesters (R) speaks with the members of Sri Lankan security forces...
TECH4GOOD Monchito Ibrahim The famous French writer and philosopher, Voltaire, once said “If you want good laws, burn those you have and make new ones.” Last July 21, I participated in the virtual Senate consultative hearing organized by the office of Senator Sonny Angara. Attended by around...
Senator Robin Padilla has found an ally in the House of Representatives as far as his proposed Equal Use of Languages Act is concerned. Senator Robin Padilla (left) and P3PWD Party-list Rep. Rowena Guanzon (MANILA BULLETIN, Twitter) This ally is none other than fellow neophyte lawmaker P3PWD...
Senator Cynthia Villar highlighted Saturday, July 2 that 11 of her local bills seeking the establishment of multi-species marine hatcheries in various locations nationwide are now laws. Villar, chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food, has pushed for the passage of these measures...
