Senator Cynthia Villar on Tuesday, October 17 vehemently opposed the P10-billion allocation for the importation of chemical fertilizer, and urged the government to promote the use of organic fertilizers instead which is more cost effective. Sen. Cynthia A. Villar, chairperson of the...
Senator Imelda “Imee” Marcos on Sunday, October 15 questioned the criticisms being hurled at Vice President Sara Duterte regarding the confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) request of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd) for 2024. The...
Malacañang explained that it did not include the 38th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution in the list of special non-working days for 2024 as its observance has minimal socioeconomic impact since it falls on a Sunday. File photo The Office of the President (OP) said this after it...
Filipinos can start planning their 2024 trips as Malacañang bared the list of regular holidays and special nonworking days for next year, which includes at least five long weekends. File photos Malacañang released on Friday, Oct. 13, a copy of Proclamation No. 368, signed by Executive Secretary...
World No. 2 pole vaulter EJ Obiena launches his fundraising initiative "Katapulting an Athlete's Dream" to help Filipino athletes by creating pole vault training pits across the country. EJ Obiena launches his "Katapult An Athlete's Dream" initiative to build training pits for pole vault athletes...
Ombudsman Samuel Martires has formally asked the Senate and the House of Representatives to significantly decrease the P51-million confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) allocated to his office to P1-million under the proposed 2024 national budget. In his letter to Sen. Juan...
Senators on Tuesday, October 10 urged Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan to make a decisive move as they question the agency’s inability to relocate electric posts in the middle of widened roads. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Sec. Manuel Bonoan...
Asian Games gold medalist EJ Obiena was grateful not having to worry about seeking necessary help and funding that he would need ahead of his 2024 Paris Olympics redemption bid. World No. 2 Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena. (AFP) The world No. 2 Filipino pole vaulter is coming off a...
Senators on Thursday, October 5 told officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to forego the P50-million confidential funds allocated to the agency under their proposed 2024 national budget. Sen. Cynthia Villar, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, and Sen. Raffy Tulfo...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) should have used its funding for market study and research for their rebranding campaign prior to the launch of its controversial “Love the Philippines” promotional video. Sen. Nancy Binay pointed this out at she questioned the DOT’s request for...
Aleah Finnegan became the latest Filipino athlete to qualify to the 2024 Paris Olympics following her all-around performance in the 2023 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium. Aleah Finnegan becomes the first female gymnast from the Philippines to compete in the Olympics since...
The Department of Health’s (DOH) proposed P311.3-billion budget for 2024 should be increased to ensure that medical services would be easily accessible to all Filipinos. Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go, chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, said next year’s budget of the DOH should...
