SWS President Rodrigo Duterte's satisfaction rating remained "very good" as the majority of Filipinos still approved of his performance, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey results released late Tuesday, Feb. 8. In the survey conducted from Dec. 12 to 16, 2021 with 1,440...
Malacañang thanked Filipinos who continue to support President Duterte after maintaining a "very good" net satisfaction rating even as he nears the end of his term. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang Photo) "Lubos po kaming nagpapasalamat sa sambayanang Pilipino sa patuloy ninyong suporta at...
Former Senator and incumbent Sorsogon Governor Francis ”Chiz” Escudero on Sunday said candidates seeking elective posts in the 2022 national elections should bare their Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net worth (SALN) in the spirit of transparency and accountability. Escudero said doing so...
Speaking Out Ignacio R. Bunye In line with Ayala’s commitment to achieve net zero GHG by 2050, AC Energy (ACEN) and Ayala Land (ALI) have signed a power supply agreement for ACEN’s 120-MW solar plant in Alaminos, Laguna, to supply renewable energy that will help ALI’s demand up to 2050. ...
Ang Probinsyano Partylist Rep. Ronnie Ong on Friday, Oct. 22 said he should be counted out either as author or supporter of any legislative proposal that would curtail the freedom of the press and the right to information of Filipinos. Ong made this clear when asked to comment on the reported draft...
Dubbed as “education frontliners” during the pandemic, teachers on Tuesday, Oct. 5, urged the government to ensure their safety, rights and well-being while they continue with their tasks in the new normal. (ALI VICOY / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) E-Net Philippines on Tuesday, Oct. 5, held an...
In time for the World Teachers’ Day (WTD) celebration, teachers’ federations, unions, associations and groups, aired their concerns in the new learning set-up and the opening of the school year on its second year amid the pandemic. (Photo from E-Net Philippines) “To honor the sacrifice and...
Malacañang hailed on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 5 the huge improvement it achieved in the net score on "personal freedom to speak freely" against President Duterte entering the final year of his administration. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) "The latest Social Weather Stations (SWS)...
With the prolonged pandemic, the country's net external liability position increased 3.5 percent to P676.6 billion in the first quarter from same period last year of P653.8 billion due to higher net foreign liabilities by the general government and non-financial corporations (NFCs), a report from...
Pag-IBIG Fund posted earnings of P16.11 billion in the first half of 2021 amid the challenges posed by the continuing health crisis, a 14 percent increase compared to the same period last year, its top officials reported on Wednesday, 25 August. From January to June, Pag-IBIG Fund’s gross income...
During the celebration of the United Nations (UN) International Youth Day, youth leaders on Thursday, Aug. 12, urged their fellow youth to make it more “meaningful” by acknowledging situations and barriers that affect young people. Photo shows Filipino youth leaders attending a...
Floating trash nets have been tapped by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in a effort to keep its pumping stations from getting clogged by potentially damaging debris and garbage. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos (3rd from right) checks the collection of garbage near the floating...
