For the position of Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) commissioner, President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has designated Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Assistant Governor Lilia Guillermo. Lilia Guillermo (Photo from dime.gov.ph) “Guillermo’s strong background in IT and her...
At the very end of Sara Duterte's journey toward the vice presidency, her 2022 election partner, Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., was again by her side, happily sharing her big day in Davao City like a fond friend would. From left to right: Vice President-elect Sara Duterte, President-elect...
She has done her father and family proud. Vice President-elect Sara Duterte (left) and President Rodrigo Duterte (MANILA BULLETIN, Malacañang) House Majority Leader and Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez had this to say on the day of Vice President-elect Sara Duterte's oath-taking Sunday,...
Retired Philippine National Police (PNP) Deputy Director General Ricardo de Leon has been named the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) director general-designate by President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Ricardo de Leon (Photo from Philippine Public Safety College...
Should the incoming Marcos administration make way for new taxes for the purpose of boosting government revenue? Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) Economist-congressman Joey Salceda of Albay's 2nd district says it depends. "It depends on the kind of taxes. Not all...
The camp of President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. has revealed nominees for two top posts in the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), which is undoubtedly among the agencies that must perform well if the country is to get its economic bearings back. President-elect Bongbong Marcos (BBM...
Outgoing Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Saturday, June 18 said he was confident Retired Gen. Jose Faustino Jr. is competent to be the next Department of National Defense (DND) chief. Lacson said he vouches for Faustino’s capability to head the DND despite having earlier objected to his...
The pharmaceutical sector is one area where Bangladesh is raring to assist the Philippines. President-elect Bongbong Marcos's reception of Ambassador of Bangladesh F.M. Borhan Uddin on June 17, 2022 (BBM Media Bureau) This can be gleaned from the statement of Ambassador of Bangladesh, F.M. Borhan...
The government of Nigeria has committed to "collaborate" with the Philippines in connection with the natural gas sector. President-elect Bongbong Marcos (left) receives Ambassador of Nigeria Folakemi Ibidunni Akileye on June 17 at the BBM headquarters (BBM Media Bureau) Thus, said Ambassador of...
Ambassador of Australia Steven James Robinson believes that President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will have a “measured and balanced” approach to the territorial disputes in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). HE Robinson and Marcos (BBM Media Bureau) In a press conference following...
For the position of chief presidential legal counsel (CPLC), President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. tapped none other than former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile. Read more here: https://mb.com.ph/2022/06/17/enrile-to-become-palace-legal-counsel-guevarra-faustino-also-tapped/ Former...
Several road closures will be implemented in Manila for the inauguration of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the National Museum on June 30. (Courtesy of National Capital Region Police Office) The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said Thursday, June 16, that final security...
