For Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero, it would be better if the Senate's parallel probe on Rodrigo Duterte's controversial drug war would not be led by the ex-president's close allies Senators Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa and Christopher "Bong" Go. In a chance interview on Thursday, Oct. 17,...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero described the short meeting between President Marcos and former vice president Leni Robredo as “symbolic,” saying it was a gesture that most politicians could learn from. TWO YEARS LATER — President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. exchanges...
President Marcos and former vice president Leni Robredo, rivals in the 2022 presidential elections, briefly met and even shook hands in Sorsogon during the inauguration of the Sorsogon Sports Arena. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and former vice president Leni Robredo shake hands at the entrance...
President Marcos has approved the Mindanao Transport Connectivity Improvement Project (MTCIP), ordering implementing agencies to "proceed with the project" as much as possible. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Marcos made the approval during the 21st...
President Marcos has expressed his gratitude to Israel for supporting and ensuring the safety of Filipinos living and working in the Holy Land amid the escalating armed conflict in the Middle East. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. during his phone call with Israeli President Isaac Herzog...
Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co (left), Vice President Sara Duterte (Facebook) The House of Representatives has finalized its decision to slash P1.3 billion from the proposed 2025 budget of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) under Vice...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (PPAB) House Speaker Martin Romualdez commended President Marcos for strengthening cooperation between the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which he said was integral to the pardon of 143 Filipinos in the...
Reinvestigating the high-profile killings at the height of the previous administration's war on drugs indicates that the Marcos administration "places the highest importance" on justice and rule of law in the country. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin In a statement, Executive Secretary Lucas...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez has trumpeted the fruits of President Marcos and Philippine Congress' efforts in promoting science, technology, and innovation in the country. Romualdez...
President Marcos has lauded mining companies for going beyond mere compliance to generate profit as he recognized the private sector’s initiatives for protecting the environment and ecology. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot) Marcos said this as he led the 2023...
For Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III, a parallel investigation in the Senate on the previous Duterte administration's drug war is a "good idea". Pimentel said in a text message on Tuesday, Oct. 15, that while this was "optional", it was a good idea to him "because it will give us...
President Marcos welcomed Malaysia’s offer for more cooperation in disaster response and rescue efforts as the Philippines led the ministerial conference for disaster mitigation in the Asia Pacific region. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets with Malaysia Deputy Prime Minister...
