President Marcos assured the people of Leyte that they will soon be able to utilize the improved airport in Tacloban and a new road leading to the city's gateway. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos announced during the distribution of government assistance in Palo,...
Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy Binay on Thursday, July 4 stated she is considering filing an ethics complaint against Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano after calling her a “Marites,” which is a derisive term for rumor-monger. Binay had earlier traded barbs with Cayetano, who took over from her the...
A heated exchange erupted between Senators Nancy Binay and Alan Peter Cayetano during the first Senate panel hearing that seeks to review the construction of the New Senate Building (NSB) on Wednesday, July 3. Sen. Alan Peter S. Cayetano presides over the Committee on Accounts hearing to review the...
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has announced that a superstation is poised to emerge in New Clark City, Tarlac, that would significantly boost foot traffic in the area. In a statement, Joshua M. Bingcang, BCDA president and chief executive, said that Double 11 Properties...
Before Senator Sonny Angara steps into his role as the new Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd), teachers' groups expressed eagerness on Tuesday, July 2, to see what changes and initiatives he will bring to the forefront. Incoming DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara (Credits: Rod Cañalita and...
It seems Senator Nancy Binay can't shake the feeling that the scheduled hearing to review the New Senate Building (NSB) has something to do with Makati and Taguig City's territorial dispute. (MB file photo) "Alam mo nung umpisa ayaw kong isipin na may ganung anggulo eh, pero habang tumatagal parang...
GENERAL NAKAR, Quezon – Police apprehended two wanted members of the New People’s Army in Sitio Masanga, Barangay Canaway, this town, on Monday, afternoon, July 1. The suspects were identified as Ka Darwin, 30, and Ka Patse, 26. They are wanted for murder with a warrant issued by Judge Raymund...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escuderoo said the construction of the New Senate Building had been delayed even before he ordered the suspension. Escudero pointed this out after Sen. Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri appealed to his leadership to conduct a Senate inquiry on the matter soon...
The Philippines has increased its tax take as a share to the economy in 2022, even as it lagged behind the regional average in collection efficiency. According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's (OECD) Revenue Statistics in Asia and the Pacific 2024 report, the...
Former Senate president Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri believes that no irregularities in terms of funding will be unearthed in the scheduled hearing on the New Senate Building this week. Former Senate president Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri believes that no irregularities in terms of funding will be...
CAMP Aquino, Tarlac City – The Armed Forces-Northern Luzon Command on Sunday appealed to New People’s Army rebels to surrender, saying the government is always ready to accept and help them. The Nolcom made the appeal following an encounter on June 26 where troops successfully neutralized...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL On April 4, 1988, Proclamation No. 237 declared June as Philippine Environment Month. Think about that for a moment, as that represents 36 years of lawmakers recognizing that a higher level of awareness, and actively participating in the protection...
