Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. has ordered an investigation into the alleged harassment of local policemen in Pangasinan on onion farmers in the province. In a statement, Abalos directed the DILG Region 1 and DILG Pangasinan offices...
ILOILO CITY -- First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos was one of the special guests of Mayor Jerry Treñas for the main event of the 2023 Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City on Sunday, Jan. 22. “Maayong adlaw sa inyo nga tanan (Good day, everyone),” the First Lady said as she greeted a huge crowd at the...
As Iloilo celebrates Dinagyang Festival, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. expressed hope that Ilonggos sustain their locality's progressive gains and strengthen their resolve towards growth. (Juan Carlo de Vela) "I join you on this momentous occasion as you showcase Ilonggos' creativity,...
The Philippines is now considered by economic leaders as part of the "VIP Club" or among the Southeast Asian countries with the best-performing economies. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) This was bared by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. following his...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, January 22 said he is open to having discussions on the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) that the current administration has already formally launched before global investors during President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s participation in the...
The House of Representatives leadership finds itself somewhat on the defensive regarding the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) upon the resumption of sessions tomorrow, Monday, Jan. 23. The House plenary (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) It all started Friday when Albay 2nd district...
On Chinese New Year, President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. encouraged the Filipino-Chinese community to exercise deeper compassion toward those who have less in life. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) In a message on Sunday, Jan. 22, Marcos extended his "hope and...
House Senior Deputy Speaker and former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo used the recent "Ending Tuberculosis" forum in Davos, Switzerland to highlight her past administration’s success in controlling the deadly disease. House Senior Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (5th from right) speaks...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. capped off on Saturday his five-day participation at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, where he said the Philippines managed to articulate its concerns that have impacts on the lives and the livelihood of the Filipinos. The President...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez is insisting that the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF)--controversial as it is--remains an urgent piece of legislation, saying it would help solve many of the country’s problems like high electricity rates and costly fuel. House Speaker Martin Romualdez...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez has explained why his presence was needed in the just-concluded World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker's office) Romualdez, who represents Leyte's 1st district in Philippine Congress, was part of President Ferdinand...
ZURICH, Switzerland — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is not in favor of the idea that he should appoint someone from the military or police to lead the Department of Agriculture (DA), underscoring that the DA head should be an expert in the field of agriculture. President Ferdinand...
