“Without a doubt, what this only means is more killings, and even more impunity.” This was the statement of human rights alliance Karapatan Secretary General Cristina Palabay following the “asserted continuation” of the drug war that began under outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte’s...
Broadcaster Erwin Tulfo, on Monday, May 30, was nominated to man the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) within the Cabinet President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Erwin Tulfo (Photo from Erwin Tulfo Facebook Page) Presidential Communications Operations Office Chief...
The Ukraine conflict and its widespread effects became a key point of discussion during President-elect Bongbong Marcos's meeting with two European diplomats on Monday, May 30. French Ambassador to the Philippines Michele Boccoz (left) and President-elect Bongbong Marcos (BBM Media Office) Two of...
Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III today (May 30) said it is better for the incoming Marcos administration to decide whether the December 5 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections shall go on as scheduled or reset them. Sotto said it would be better if next Congress should get the...
President Duterte has declined President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s offer for him to become drug czar in the new administration. Former presidential legal adviser and spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Monday, May 30, he called the outgoing President about Marcos Jr.'s proposal. But...
As Malacañang is being prepared for its new occupants, President Duterte is now almost done packing up all the things he would be bringing home the Palace, his official residence over the past six years, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said. President Duterte (Malacañang photo)...
Singaporean Ambassador to the Philippines Gerard Ho confirmed to local media Monday, May 30, the invitation for a state visit extended to President-elect Bongbong Marcos by his government. Singaporean Ambassador Gerard Ho (left) and President-elect Bongbong Marcos "I have also mentioned and...
The United Kingdom (UK) government will continue to work closely with the Philippines under the incoming administration of President-elect Bongbong Marcos in connection with the South China Sea (SCS) issue. Ambassador Laure Beaufils and President-elect Bongbong Marcos (BBM Media Office) UK...
President-elect Bongbong Marcos asked Filipinos last week to "pray for him" so he may "do well" as a leader. San Jose Del Monte City lone district Rep. Florida “Rida” Robes said she will do just that. San Jose Del Monte City Rep. Florida Robes “I know he will do well for the country and I...
President-elect Bongbong Marcos will receive another four diplomats Monday, May 30 in a series of courtesy calls at the former's headquarters in Mandaluyong City. President-elect Bongbong Marcos (BBM Media Office) To be received by the incoming Filipino leader are the ambassadors from the United...
The camp of Vice President-elect Sara Duterte has reached out to the camp of outgoing Vice President Leni Robredo for the sake of a "smooth and orderly" transition. Vice President-elect Sara Duterte (left) and outgoing Vice President Leni Robredo (MANILA BULLETIN) This was confirmed late Sunday...
Quezon City 5th district Rep. Alfred Vargas has praised the Cabinet nominees of President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. House Social Services Committee chair Quezon City Rep. Alfred Vargas (Photo from Alfred Vargas FB page) “The appointments give us confidence that the Filipino people...
