After about two months of investigation and various denials from different concerned agencies, lawmakers on Thursday, March 17 confirmed that there was "indeed a security breach" in the operations of the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) service contractor, Smartmatic. Senator Imee Marcos,...
"You cannot stop people from wanting to serve." Presidential candidate and UniTeam member Bongbong Marcos had this to say on the topic of political dynasties during the Kapihan sa Manila Bay news forum Wednesday morning, March 16. Presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos (left) and his son Sandro...
The Senate Committee on Economic Affairs on Tuesday, March 15 formed a technical working group (TWG) to iron-out various concepts and proposals on how to develop the energy rich 24-million hectare undersea Philippine Rise (Benham Rise) off eastern Luzon. This came after Senator Imee Marcos,...
Senator Imee Marcos has revealed that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reduced the number of digital signatures needed to ensure that the May 9, 2022 election results are authentic. Senator Imee Marcos (Senate of the Philippines) Marcos, chairwoman of the Senate Electoral Reforms and...
The Marcos family has been sending "SOS messages" to President Duterte regarding the presidential bid of former Senator Ferdinand ‘’Bongbong’’ Marcos Jr. This was revealed today, March 12 by Bongbong’s elder sister, Senator Imee Marcos, during a DWIZ radio interview wherein he said they...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) should explain why it is prohibiting political party representatives, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the public from monitoring the configuration of SD cards at its technical hub in Santa Rosa, Laguna when it should be done in “full view” of the...
The Senate Committee on Economic Affairs head Senator Imee Marcos on Tuesday, March 8 said cash for welfare aid needs to be increased for local governments soon, as fuel prices continue to spiral upward. Marcos said existing fuel subsidies and calamity funds might not last long, with no end in...
Senator Imee Marcos on Friday, March 4 encouraged the government to find new suppliers of wheat and develop the production of non-wheat flours to prevent sudden spikes in the prices of bread and noodles that are staples of the Filipino diet. Marcos, chairwoman of the Senate committee on economic...
Darryl Yap is once again among trending topics on Twitter. Well, as of writing at least. Apparently, he has triggered critics anew, following the release of the teaser for his latest creation, "The Exorcism of Len Len Rose." Once again featuring Senator Imee Marcos as with comedian Juliana...
Senator Imee Marcos on Tuesday, March 1, said it is “imperative” for all Filipinos to leave Ukraine at once, after the European Union (EU) decided to arm the beleaguered nation’s army. Marcos added that the government needs to prepare for the larger-scale evacuation of overseas Filipino...
As the price of crude oil breached the level of $100 per barrel Thursday, Senator Imee Marcos on Friday, Feb. 25 said obstacles to the release of fuel subsidies for the agricultural and transport sectors must be resolved immediately. Marcos, chairwoman of the Senate Economic Affairs committee, said...
Senator Imee Marcos on Monday, Feb. 21 urged the government to find a longer-term solution to rising crude oil prices that would render fuel subsidies for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers, farmers, and fisherfolk inadequate. “World events could push up fuel prices beyond what we have seen in...