The four new Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites that will be jointly established by the Philippines and United States government can be used as evacuation sites for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who may be affected by future conflicts. (File photo via Manila Bulletin) Senior...
Noting that “red-tagging” legal and legitimate unions poses grave dangers to the life of an organization and its leaders, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines filed a complaint with the International Labor Organization (ILO) against the Department of Education (DepEd). (Courtesy...
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sent his sympathies on the passing of former Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, who he considers a “good friend,” Japanese Ambassador to Manila Kazuhiko Koshikawa said on Thursday, April 20. (From left) Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert Del...
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the World Food Programme (WFP) are discussing the possible expansion of the School Meals Program to benefit more Filipino children. (Courtesy of Inday Sara Duterte Official Facebook Page) As posted on the official Facebook page of Vice President and Education...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left) and House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan (Speaker’s office, contributed photo) Two of the highest-ranked officials in the House of Representatives gave words of praise to the late former Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) secretary Albert del Rosario....
Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual said the Philippines is not closing to formalizing its trade relations with the US amid pronouncements by its number one ally to focus on the Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) instead of free trade deals. DTI Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual While...
Former vice president Leni Robredo expressed grief over the death of former Foreign Affairs secretary Albert del Rosario, whom she called a “patriot” and a “personal friend.” (From left) Former Foreign Affairs secretary Albert del Rosario and former vice president Leni Robredo (Photo from...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) launched the Broadband ng Masa program in Davao City in line with its goal to eradicate digital divide across the archipelago. (Department of Information and Communications Technology) The program was formally activated at the...
BEYOND BUDGET *As-salamu alaykum!* Philosopher-novelist Ayn Rand once said, “Money is only a tool. It will take you wherever you wish, but it will not replace you as the driver.” One thing the pandemic-induced health crisis and economic slowdown had magnified, is that survival depends on how...
The late former Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) secretary Albert del Rosario (MANILA BULLETIN) "A true champion of Philippine democracy and sovereignty." That's how House Majority Leader and Zamboanga City 2nd district Rep. Mannix Dalipe described former Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)...
The late former Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) secretary Albert del Rosario Senators are mourning the passing of former Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Albert del Rosario, who died Tuesday, April 17, at the age of 83. ‘’We have just lost an esteemed diplomat who represented...
The late former Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) secretary Albert del Rosario (left) and President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Wikipedia, MANILA BULLETIN) The late Albert del Rosario's stance on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issue must be followed by the current administration. Thus, said...