Senate debates and discussions on the floor and during committee hearings show the true essence of democracy, Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva said today. Villanueva said he admires his colleagues in the 24-member Senate because they are always open to discussions and debates. "This will...
Davao Oriental 2nd district Rep. Cheeno Almario believes that something's up with his father Joel Mayo Almario's affectionate behavior toward him. Davao Oriental 2nd district Rep. Cheeno Almario (left) and his father, Joel Mayor Almario (Cheeno Almario's Facebook) Cheeno suspects that his dad wants...
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva supported a Senate resolution filed by Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri creating a Senate Select Oversight Committee to make sure intelligence and confidential funds are spent responsibly. The Senate should definitely exercise the “power of the purse”...
Senators have warned the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) that having more than two deputy director generals is already a violation of the law. Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri and Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva pointed this out at the continuation...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid scored 59 points to carry the Philadelphia 76ers to a 105-98 victory over Utah on Sunday, Nov. 13, just one of two 50-point performances that lit up the NBA night. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket during the game against the Utah Jazz on...
The government should not waste any opportunity to sustain the positive momentum of the growth of the Philippine economy, Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva said today. Villanueva made this statement following a Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) report that the Philippine economy is growing...
For Manila 3rd district Rep. Joel Chua, Jose Rizal University (JRU) basketball player John Amores "committed crimes" on the hard court when the latter charged members of the opposing College of St. Benilde (CSB) team. John Amores of Jose Rizal University (NCAA/GMA) "JRU player John Amores was 'in...
Senator Joel Villanueva has sought congressional passage of his bill allowing businesses registered in investment promotion agencies to adopt a work-from-home (WFH) arrangement for their employees while maintaining their tax and fiscal incentives. The grace period for companies in the Information...
Quiapo has become a historic landmark for its old infrastructures and rich culture, prompting a Manila lawmaker to file a bill declaring the area a “national heritage zone”. Quiapo Church (FILE PHOTO/MANILA BULLETIN) A self-confessed “Batang Quiapo”, Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua...
Darryl Yap has reacted to director Joel Lamangan's statement about creating a film to seemingly counter his wildly succesful "Maid in Malacañang." On Facebook, Darryl re-shared an art card bearing Joel's quote. It read: "Parang the last 72 hours din pero sa punto de vista ng isang ordinaryong...
The House Committee Ways and Means on Wednesday, Aug. 17, approved a proposed measure that would impose value-added tax (VAT) on non-resident digital service providers (DSPs), such as Amazon and Google. (Images from Wikipedia) Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda, committee chairman, said during...
Senator Joel Villanueva has urged the government to provide long term solutions for job generation in order to address the high poverty incidence in the country. (Mark Balmores/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) q Villanueva made the statement after the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported an...
