A government that is friendly to public-private partnerships (PPPs) like the current Marcos Jr. administration is helping big-ticket infrastructure projects take advantage of tycoons' deep pockets, according to the World Bank. In a Nov. 13 blog, World Bank advisor on infrastructure and climate...
Her recent visit to former vice president Leni Robredo that went viral on social media is part of her work in the Office of the Vice President (OVP), Vice President Sara Duterte said on Wednesday, Sept. 25. (From left) Former vice presidents Leni Robredo, Erap Estrada, Teofisto Guingona...
MEETING OF THE MINDS Willment Leong, WORLDCHEFS continental director for Asia, speaks in a closed-door meeting with WORLDCHEFS' presidents The Philippines hosted this year’s WORLDCHEFS Asian Presidents Forum (WAPF), welcoming delegates and presidents from 16 member societies, two associate member...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has defended the need to pass the proposed law that seeks to accord previous presidents of the Philippines additional benefits and privileges even after they have stepped down from power. Go said previous presidents of the country are still expected to carry out...
Padilla fully supports bill giving additional benefits to former Presidents Senator Robinhood C. Padilla fully supports a bill giving additional benefits to former Presidents especially since their sacrifices for the nation continue. ‘’I am sure they have much to contribute to our nation, even...
Former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada mourned the passing of his contemporary, fellow former President Fidel “FVR” Ramos. Former Presidents Estrada and Ramos (Photos from Wikipedia--Office of the Press Secretary/US Department of Defense) “I am profoundly shocked to learn of the passing...
PEACE-MAKER Jose de Venecia Jr. Former Speaker of the House As part of our continuing effort to promote dialogue, understanding and cooperation in Asia and the international community, we in the International Conference of Asian Political Parties will conduct this year special conferences...
Although there is no scheduled face-to-face meeting between outgoing Vice President Leni Robredo and incoming Vice President Sara Duterte, the latter’s spokesman said on Tuesday, June 28, that there might be a scheduled meeting with all former vice presidents to discuss some issues. Vice...
With less than a month before the May 2022 elections, President Duterte has stepped up his campaign for his Senate bets by interviewing them one-on-one and asking them how they can contribute to the country's development if they win a Senate seat. President Duterte, Greco Belgica, and Rep. Rodante...
Gender has nothing to do with being decisive as a leader, Vice President Leni Robredo said on Thursday, October 14, noting that she has shown that in her work in the Office of the Vice President (OVP) for the past five years. Vice President Leni Robredo speaks at the Rotary Club of Manila 16th...
Fish politics LIBERAL OR MACKEREL? Cory Aquino (Airman Gerald B. Johnson) and mackerel scad or galunggong In the 1986 snap election, galunggong (horse mackerel) gained prominence when a campaign ad of opposition candidate Corazon Aquino used its price, which was ₱30/kilo at the time, to...
It seems the proposed reunion of President Duterte with former presidents to tackle issues pertaining to the West Philippine Sea issue may no longer take place. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) According to Presidential spokesman Harry Roque, there was no urgency for the...
