Current political issues in the Philippines are not affecting the performance of the country's economy, an official of the Department of Finance (DOF) assured the public. Finance Undersecretary Domini Velasquez said investor confidence has not waned despite the growing noise in the political arena....
Vice President Sara Duterte on Saturday, Aug. 17 said that Filipinos must not get lost in the “political harassment” and “political attacks” currently being leveled at the Duterte family and advised them to focus on the bigger problems the nation faces. Former president Rodrigo...
Senator Robinhood “Robin” Padilla has renewed his push for amendments to the 1987 Constitution by filing a resolution that seeks to stop the proliferation of political dynasties in the country. Padilla filed Resolution of Both Houses No. 9, where he proposed an amendment to the Charter...
By Hannah L. Torregoza Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla has filed an anti-political bill that seeks to prohibit political dynasties. In filing Senate Bill No. 2730, Padilla said it is time to break the hindrance that prevent the best and the brightest from serving the Filipino...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has sought the release of 85-year-old Gerardo "Gerry" Dela Pena who, it said, had served almost 12 years in jail since his arrest on March 21, 2013. Published reports stated that Dela Pena was convicted of murder in 2014 for shooting his nephew. He was...
President Marcos hopes to further expand his political party's alliance ahead of the upcoming elections. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel B. Pabalate) "Well, we hope so. Dahil, of course, kagaya ng sinabi ng isang (Because, of course, like what a) very wise statesman politician...
Presidential Adviser for Poverty Alleviation Larry Gadon is calling on Congress to also amend the political provisions—including increasing the number of senators to 48 and switching to a parliamentary form of government—of the 1987 Philippine Constitution. (Photo courtesy of Secretary...
Aside from economic provisions, Presidential Adviser on Poverty Alleviation Secretary Larry Gadon wants Congress to also review the possible amendments in the Constitution’s political provisions, particularly with regard to extending the term of local executives from three to six years....
Bataan 1st district Rep. Geraldine Roman (PPAB) Bataan 1st district Rep. Geraldine Roman says its "political suicide" for a politician to push for political amendments to the 1987 Constitution at this point. Speaking in a press conference Monday,...
Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong (left), former president Rodrigo Duterte (PPAB, Malacañang photo) The proposed secession of Mindanao shouldn't be used as a mere "political slogan". This was Lanao del Sur 1st...
The Philippines and Cuba have agreed to establish a communication mechanism to promote cooperation in various areas. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo and​ non-resident Cuban non Ambassador to the Philippines Florentino Gonzalez recently signed a Memorandum of...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. believes that a political party should not merely be used for elections purposes but must stand for an ideology. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. shares a conversation with members of his political party—Partido Federal ng Pilipinas in...
