Citing its potential to cause harm and instill a culture of violence, Gabriela Youth on Monday, August 1, boldly denounced the proposed mandatory Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program. (Manila Bulletin File Photo) “Time and time again, we had stated this before and we will say it...
In celebration of the National Disaster Resilience Month, SM Cares held its annual Emergency Preparedness Forum for PWDs and Senior Citizens, aimed to teach these most vulnerable groups on how to become prepared and resilient in times of emergencies and disasters. This is the sixth iteration of...
Aklan 2nd district Rep. Teodorico Haresco Jr. has expressed support for neophyte lawmaker Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos who was recently elected House senior deputy majority leader. Rep. Haresco (congress.gov.ph) Marcos, a first-time lawmaker, was given the plum post in the House of...
SENIOR BYAHERO By Joseph Bautista During my university years, I envied my classmates who traveled long distance just to study in Manila. Especially a classmate who came from Bicol, and he would tell stories of coming to Manila on a train that took almost a day. He would tell us stories of trains...
Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos doesn't seem to be affected by all the outside noise regarding his recent designation as House senior deputy majority leader. Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos speaks on the podium during the July 27, 2022 House session (Facebook) This can be...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte has vouched big time for neophyte solon Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos, saying the latter is "even more knowledgeable" than his more seasoned peers. Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos (PPAB) “Having worked with him for three...
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva has filed a bill that aims to expand and give equal employment opportunities to senior citizens and to encourage private companies to hire the elderly. (Alexas Fotos/ Unsplash) Villanueva said, “There is a need to provide opportunities for our senior...
Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos spent his first day as senior deputy majority leader during the House plenary session Wednesday, July 27. Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos (Screengrab from YouTube) As senior deputy majority leader, Marcos momentarily took over the plenary's...
Peasant group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) called the appointment of presidential son and Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep. Sandro Marcos as senior deputy majority leader of the Lower House "nepotism to the highest level." Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas - KMP (FACEBOOK) "As if the...
PBA Party-list Rep. Margarita "Migs" Nograles defended the election of Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos as senior deputy majority leader, saying the latter deserves the position and is capable of performing the duties that come with it. From left: PBA Party-list Rep. Migs Nograles,...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte says the whole School Year 2022-23 is the time frame within which to conduct a comprehensive review of the country’s K-12 basic education program that has always been the object of close public scrutiny. Vice President Sara Duterte (Photo from...
Pampanga 2nd district Rep. and former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has been elected as senior deputy speaker in the 19th Congress, while five other lawmakers were elected as deputy speakers. Pampanga 2nd district Rep. and former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (Manila Bulletin File Photo)...
