Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva on Thursday, December 29, congratulated Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto and the Pasig City Council for signing an ordinance ordering existing online gambling establishments to wind up operations. "We pray that through this move, other local officials will follow their...
This year, the Filipino people saw how the son and namesake of the late President Ferdinand Marcos won the country’s presidency by a landslide. The shift in the Philippines’ political landscape was undoubtedly a reversal of fortunes that may have come as a shock to some sectors. But the Senate...
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva on Wednesday, December 21 said he respects the President’s prerogative to veto some provisions of the General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2023. "And we trust in his wisdom," Villanueva said. "The work of the legislature now is to continue its oversight powers...
This mushroom truffle paella deserves a space on your holiday feast The holidays mean indulging in good food to celebrate traditions with family and friends. Having too many rich foods, however, may take a toll on your health. Serving healthy alternatives at your get-togethers can ensure that you...
As the Catholic Church starts the observance of the nine-day “Simbang Gabi,” Legazpi Bishop Joel Baylon, chairman of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Prison Pastoral Care, expressed support for the celebration of the votive masses as well as the Misa...
Calls for the Senate to formalize its position on the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) snowballed on Wednesday, December 14 after Sen. Grace Poe raised another abduction case involving this sector. Poe, in a privilege speech, narrated how a trusted friend told her two days ago how his...
The possible declaration of a ceasefire between the Philippine government and communist groups led by the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) in time for the Christmas season was welcomed by a ranking officer of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Brig. Gen....
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Joel Embiid unleashed a spectacular 53-point performance Sunday, Dec. 11, to power the Philadelphia 76ers over Charlotte, 131-113, becoming the first NBA player with multiple 50-point games this season. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers dunks past Kelly Oubre Jr. of the...
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva and fellow majority member Senator JV Ejercito have welcomed the decision of their House colleagues to drop the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and Social Security System (SSS) as contributors to the controversial Maharlika Wealth Fund (MWF)....
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva today threw his support behind plans of the Department of Finance (DOF) to launch retail treasury bonds targeted at overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). This, according to Villanueva, is s a great investment opportunity for the OFWs described as the country’s...
International boxing matches should prevent match officials like referrees from being of the same nationality as the competing boxers. Manny Pacquiao (Facebook) Manila 3rd district Rep. Joel Chua had this to say Sunday. Dec. 4 as he sympathized with retired Filipino boxing referee Carlos Padilla,...
Davao Oriental 2nd district Rep. Cheeno Almario took to Facebook Wednesday, Nov. 30 to write heartfelt birthday greeting for his beloved mother, Nancy. (Rep. Cheeno Almario's Facebook) So sweet is his birthday message that it's sure to tug at people's heart strings. "It may sound cliche to say that...
