Vice President Sara Duterte went to Davao Oriental on Saturday, Oct. 11, to personally condole with the victims of the twin earthquakes that rocked the province. The official visited the bereaved families to extend her solidarity and support in light of the disasters that struck the region. “Oo,...
The House of Representatives should pass its own version of the legislated wage hike if it is serious in wanting the measure to be passed into law as soon as possible for the benefit of the workers, Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said on Sunday, July 6. Ejercito noted that the measure is...
Several senators expressed mixed reactions to the House of Representatives ' approval on third and final reading of a bill mandating a ₱200 daily minimum wage increase, with lawmakers calling for a bicameral conference to reconcile the differences with the Senate 's earlier version,...
Benhur Abalos (Mark Balmores/ MANILA BULLETIN)) A "wake-up call" for the Philippine government. That's how Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidate Benhur Abalos described over the weekend the strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake that...
A FINAL FAREWELL As a final send-off to relatives that have passed on, families hold a wake ceremony (Photo Freepik) By JACQUELINE LUCERO In July 2023, our family embarked on a heartfelt farewell journey, beginning with the passing of our dear Aunt MamaNe and concluding with the departure of...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. paid his last respects to the late Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Susan "Toots" Ople at the Heritage Memorial Chapels in Taguig City on Wednesday evening, Aug. 23. WAKE VISIT — President Marcos visits the wake of the late Migrant...
BACOLOD CITY – A man died after he was shot by his companion while playing a card game known as “tong-its” in a wake in Purok Paglaum, Barangay Haguimit, La Carlota City, Negros Occidental on Sunday, July 23. Police identified the victim as Morito Agustinis Jr. Investigation said the victim...
House Senior Deputy Majority Leader and Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos and Agimat Party-list Rep. Bryan Revilla visited the wake of John Paul "JP" Espiritu Pabalan on Thursday, March 23 at Governor’s Drive Bancal in Carmona, Cavite. Pabalan was a youth leader of the BBM-Sara campaign...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Tuesday, March 14, went to Siaton, Negros Oriental to visit the wake of slain Gov. Roel Degamo, one of her political allies. Duterte visited Degamo’s hometown where his wake is being held after it was transferred from his residence in...
House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez visited the wake of slain Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental on Sunday morning, March 5. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (center) visors the wake of slain Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo. To his right is Metropolitan...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has made a visit to the wake of Jullebee Ranara, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) killed in Kuwait, and vowed to help her family in all of their needs. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Marcos offered his sympathy...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD There’s a man who spends a good deal of time in front of the TV. Once as he was watching the PBA championship, he dozed off. His wife was surprised to find him the next morning sleeping before the TV set. She shook him and said, "Wake up...it's 20 to 7!" Startled,...
