Senators on Friday, July 7, welcomed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s signing into law of the New Agrarian Emancipation Act. Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said the bill “is good news” for the country’s farmers as this would relieve the burden of Comprehensive...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (left), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Facebook, MANILA BULLETIN) The signing of the New Agrarian Emancipation Act is a "defining moment" of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s first year in Malacañang. Thus, said Camarines Sur...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (2nd from right), Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri (leftmost) and Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella lll (rightmost) witness President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s (seated) signing of the New Agrarian Emancipation Act in Malacañang on July 7,...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Facebook) Economist-congressman Joey Salceda has boldy predicted that the country’s inflation rate slowdown would continue up to December, pegging it a below 3.0 percent before year's end. “The June inflation rate of 5.4 percent is the fifth consecutive...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (2nd from right) converses with Cabinet officials and fellow lawmakers during the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) meeting Wednesday, July 5 in Malacañang. (Speaker’s office) The House of Representatives will pass within this year 20...
Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co (Rep. Co's office) A ranking congressman says the Department of Justice (DOJ) and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) should pursue charges of economic sabotage against crime syndicates in connection with its probe on the alleged onion cartel. Ako Bicol...
(MANILA BULLETIN) Filipino rice farmers have been getting a "better deal" for their palay (unhusked rice) ever since President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. took over as Department of Agriculture (DA) secretary. This was the claim of Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda, as he shared farm gate...
Cavite 4th district Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr. (left), and Marikina City 2nd district Rep. Stella Quimbo (MANILA BULLETIN) Marikina City 2nd district Rep. Stella Quimbo and Cavite 4th district Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr.--arguably the two most prolific solons during the House of Representatives' inquiry...
(MANILA BULLETIN) House Speaker Martin Romualdez has credited the country's continuing inflation rate slowdown to the "strong political will" and "sound economic policies" of the Marcos administration. “This continued drop in inflation can be attributed to President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' R. Marcos...
Quezon 1st district Rep. Wilfrido Mark Enverga (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) House Committee on Agriculture and Food Chairman Quezon 1st district Rep. Mark Enverga has assured Malacañang that his panel will assist national agencies in the effort to clamp down on the personalities involved...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left) and President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Speaker's office, MANILA BULLETIN) House Speaker Martin Romualdez has hailed the "decisive action" of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. against the alleged onion cartel. “This is a welcome development, a...
Clockwise: Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri. House Speaker Martin Romualdez, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Speaker's office) The sheer popularity of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and the top two leaders of Congress will result to a fully-packed House plenary come...