Senator Aquilino Pimentel III on Wednesday, June 22 said the media should keep pressuring incoming Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Lilia Guillermo on the unsettled Marcos estate tax case. ‘’But in the meantime give her some time to act. Let us first wait for her to assume her...
The incoming administration of President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. should heed the appeal of teachers for a salary increase, which has been lowest among Asian countries. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said the salary increase is already overdue and ought to be a priority of the Marcos...
There is no monitored security threat for the inauguration of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the National Museum in Manila on June 30 but the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vowed not to be complacent. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) showcases its assets along Pasig River near Malacanang...
A House deputy majority leader has described as "ballsy" the decision of President-elect Bongbong Marcos to take on the role of Department of Agriculture (DA) secretary amid a looming food crisis. Camiguin Rep. XJ Romualdo (left) and President-elect Bongbong Marcos (Facebook, BBM Media Bureau) "I...
Former chief-of-staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and retired Gen. Jose Faustino Jr. has been selected by President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to take the reins as the secretary of the Department of National Defense (DND). Retired general Jose Faustino Jr. (File...
President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. wants to bring back the glory days of the Philippines when it comes to academics. President-elect Bongbong Marcos (left) and Vice President-elect Sara Duterte (MANILA BULLETIN) "We have to do a lot to recover our very good grading before," Marcos said...
Outgoing Communications Secretary Martin Andanar on Tuesday called on the country's media practitioners to continue holding the government accountable to the public even beyond the Duterte administration. In his parting speech with the media in Malacañang, Andanar enjoined "everyone to continue...
Senator Imee Marcos on Tuesday, June 21, asked the Department of Energy (DOE) for its proposal to help sectors badly affected by the increasing fuel prices. Senator Imee Marcos (Senate of the Philippines) Marcos, chairwoman of the Senate economic affairs committee, said the proposal for nuclear...
Final preparations are underway for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to help secure the inauguration of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on June 30. Philippine Coast Guard Commandant, Admiral Artemio Abu (Courtesy of PCG) Admiral Artemio Abu, PCG Commandant, said more than 100 coast guardians...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) assured on Tuesday, June 21, that it will thwart any attempt of leftist groups to throw into disarray the inauguration of President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong’’ Marcos Jr. In a statement, the DILG specifically pointed out that it would...
Amid runaway fuel prices, President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. prefers the prospect of giving fuel subsidies to the transport sector over the proposed suspension of fuel excise taxes. President-elect Bongbong Marcos (Noel Pabalate/ MANILA BULLETIN) Another fuel price hike took effect...
Senators on Tuesday lauded incoming President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s decision to take over the leadership of the Department of Agriculture (DA) when he assumes office on June 30. President-elect Bongbong Marcos (BBM Media Bureau) Senator Sonny Angara said it is the President’s...
