While others were spreading messages of hope and togetherness on their Facebook feed ahead of Christmas, Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda chose to go another route and posted a "hugot" line instead. (Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda's Facebook) In a post on Saturday, Christmas eve, Dec. 24,...
For Bulacan 6th district Rep. Salvador Pleyto, no material possession can compare to having a complete family this holiday season. (Jochen Van Wylick/ Unsplash) This was the gist of the neophyte congressman's message to his Facebook followers on Christmas eve, Saturday, Dec. 24. Pleyto delivered...
As the saying goes, a happy wife equals a happy life. Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel (left) and his wife, Lelis Pimentel (Facebook) Based on this maxim alone, life appears to be very good indeed for Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel. The veteran congressman has...
This photo shows what appears to be a dazed Congressman Rufus Rodriguez right in the middle of a forest, with nowhere to go. Cagayan de Oro 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (Facebook) But in truth, the Cagayan de Oro 2nd district representative was neither lost nor lonely; he, along with personnel...
Zamboanga City 1st district Rep. Khymer Olaso had a case of the holiday blues last Monday, Dec 19 when his flight from Zamboanga to Manila was marred by delays. Zamboanga City 1st district Rep. Khymer Olaso (Facebook) A travel itinerary that could have been over and done with in two hours ended up...
SAGIP Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta recently learned first-hand just how handsomely Filipino construction workers in Guam are getting paid. (Alexander Mils/ Unsplash) Marcoleta took part in a fact-finding mission in the United States (US) territory that lasted from Dec. 11 to 15. The mission...
Are you familiar with the name Aljay Villena? Former AGHAM Party-list Rep. Party-list Rep. Angelo Palmones thinks you should be. Former AGHAM Party-list Rep. Angelo Palmones (left) and Aljay Villena (Facebook) According to Palmones, Villena, a 15-year-old table tennis prodigy, could become the next...
Looks like the football GOAT (greatest of all time) debate is already over for Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos. Lionel Messi (left) and Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos (Facebook, MANILA BULLETIN) Marcos posted a photo of Argentinian football superstar Lionel Messi before...
Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party-List Rep. Migs Nograles can no longer resist that holiday feeling as Christmas is just a few days away. PBA Party-list Rep. Migs Nograles (Facebook) That's why Nograles decided to embrace the vibe by wearing green, which along with the color red spells...
Senior Deputy Majority Leader and Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos can't help but feel proud to be part of the House of Representatives, which he described as a "productive institution". Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos (Facebook) Marcos took to his Facebook to pat his...
Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos is thankful for being named one of the top-rated solons in the Ilocos region. Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos (Noel Pabalate/ MANILA BULLETIN) "Thank you to my kakailian for the support. A lot more to do but it’s encouraging to know...
Department of Social Welfare and Development To continue to provide relevant public information, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) engaged in an online consultation dialogue with the Facebook-Meta in November to discuss possible advocacy partnership on public solicitation....