"Do my actions serve our people and benefit the country that we all love?" (MB file photo) This was the standard put up by Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero as he urged Vice President Sara Duterte to review and assess her recent actions and words in order to determine whether or not she has...
Former senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson called for a "political ceasefire" on Saturday, Nov. 23 to allow the nation's leaders to focus on addressing the pressing problems of the country. In a statement, Lacson says that it is "sad" that the country's top leaders - the President and Vice President -...
Lawyer Zuleika Lopez's transfer order to the Women’s Correctional Facility in Mandaluyong City did not sit well with Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa. (Photo from the Office of Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa" "Hindi tama. Hindi talaga tama. At the present situation she is in right now, kailangan...
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin has tapped the Presidential Security Command (PSC) to take immediate, proper action on Vice President Sara Duterte's threat on the life of President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, saying they are taking her remarks seriously. File photos The...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte confirmed on Friday, Nov. 22, that his sister Vice President Sara Duterte will temporarily occupy his office at the House of Representatives for an indefinite period. The lawmaker informed House Committee on Good Government and Public...
For Senator Risa Hontiveros, there's no longer a need to alter the P733-million budget of the Office of the Vice President (OVP). "I think sapat na yung level ng proposed budget ng OVP. Nakapag-operate na nga ang ibang mga OVPs in previous administrations sa ganyang level lang (I believe the...
In less than 10 minutes, the Senate adopted the 2025 budget of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) on Wednesday, Nov. 13. No senator came forward to interpellate and raise questions pertaining to the P733-million budget proposed by the Senate finance committee chaired by Senator Grace Poe. OVP's...
The Senate has retained the proposed P733-million budget of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) that the House of Representatives earlier approved in its version of the 2025 General Appropriations Bill (GAB). Senator Grace Poe, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Finance,...
President Marcos assured Bicolanos that the government would send rubber boats and other assistance to the region amid the onslaught of Tropical Storm Kristine. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) Marcos said this after former vice president Leni Robredo requested for the...
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) believes that the ongoing probe into the agency's use of funds is "unnecessary" because the matter is already being handled by the Supreme Court (SC), warning about a "constitutional crisis" if lawmakers will continue doing so. The OVP in a statement...
President Marcos described his short meeting with former election rival , former vice president Leni Robredo, as a "political reconciliation" and that he was happy that it happened. TWO YEARS LATER — President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. exchanges pleasantries with former vice president...
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...
