President Marcos does not want a Charter change (Cha-cha) or constitutional change, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Tuesday, Oct. 7, after the idea was floated in the House of Representatives. “Ang Pangulo po ay hindi po sa ngayon naaayon or sumasang-ayon para sa isang...
Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian underscored the importance of upholding international order and adhering to the United Nations Charter in addressing new challenges and safeguarding the “hard-won achievements” of World War 2. During the celebration of the 98th anniversary of...
A decade after the passage of Republic Act No. 10687—which established the Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST)—most of its key responsibilities remain unfulfilled. This was revealed during a recent review of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)...
Three decades after its creation, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is still falling short of its mandate to guide the nation’s higher education system, according to a recent report from the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), which recommends a sweeping evaluation of...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo said he will be formally stepping down from his post on June 30, a month ahead of the scheduled transition announced by Malacañang earlier. He made the announcement during a farewell luncheon meeting with the diplomatic press corps in...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Enrique Manalo expressed the country’s recommitment to the United Nations (UN) Charter, emphasizing the importance of the rule of law and multilateralism, during his meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Manalo and Guterres met on Friday, June...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo said that the Philippines continues to stand by Ukraine in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and supports a United Nations (UN) resolution demanding Moscow’s withdrawal of its military forces from Ukraine. President Ferdinand...
Vice President Sara Duterte claimed that House Speaker Martin Romualdez is pushing to amend the Constitution because it’s the only way that he could become president. Vice President Sara Duterte and Speaker Martin Romualdez (Photos from OVP, Speaker's office) In a press briefing at the...
Courtesy of Tangere Market research company Tangere revealed that six out of 10 Filipinos remain supportive of proposals to amend the economic provisions of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, based on a survey conducted from Sept. 18 to 20. The survey results showed that 61.4 percent of Filipinos...
BAGUIO CITY – This city honored five outstanding citizens during the 115th Baguio Charter Anniversary celebration at the Baguio Convention and Cultural Center on Sunday, September 1. Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong, Rep. Mark Go, guest of honor US Ambassador to Manila MaryKay Carlson, and...
The Senate Committee on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes has formally ended the public hearings on Resolution of Both Houses No. 6 which seeks to relax restrictions on foreign ownership in public utilities, higher education and advertising. Sen. Robinhood “Robin”...
Tangere A survey conducted by market research company Tangere revealed that three out of five Filipinos remain supportive of proposals to amend the economic provisions of the 1987 Philippine Constitution. Results of the survey, conducted from Aug. 19 to 20, found that 60.9 percent of Filipinos...
