Former Senator Leila de Lima on Tuesday, July 5 said she agrees that the war against illegal drugs should continue under the Marcos administration, but this time there should be no more extrajudicial killings nor any manipulation. “Absolutely, the anti-drug campaign must be pursued relentlessly,...
The dispute over the West Philippine Sea is not the only thing that the Philippines and China should talk about, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said Tuesday. Marcos made the pronouncement as he confirmed his upcoming meeting with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. might soon be holding special powers to control hoarding of essential items, manage transport woes, investigate market abuse in the energy sector, and extend loans to businesses producing essential goods. Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (left) and...
With the question on the House Speakership in the 19th Congress practically settled with the expected ascension of Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez, the focus now shifts to who will be the House Majority Leader. But what makes the position so important? For all intents and purposes, the...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. held his first Cabinet meeting on Tuesday morning, July 5, five days after his inauguration as the country's 17th president. FIRST CABINET MEETING—Five days after assuming office, President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads his first Cabinet meeting...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito has called on President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. to revive the campaign against the abusive use of emergency vehicle sirens or “wang-wang”, pointing out there is already a law regarding its use. Ejercito said a law on the use of emergency...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte has opposed the proposal of a militant teachers’ group for the new administration to drop English in favor of Filipino as the medium of instruction, saying it would be a "recipe for disaster". Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte...
Foreseeing a possible food crisis, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. ordered officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to make sure that there is sufficient and affordable food in the country. Pres. Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ R. Marcos Jr. (Screenshot taken from RTVM’s Facebook...
Amid disputes between China and the Philippines over the West Philippine Sea, the close relationship between the two governments remains strong, even under the new administration. Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian said in a statement on Monday that Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan delivery of...
On her 93rd birthday, Former First Lady Imelda R. Marcos is on top of the world. ‘I am the happiest person in the world. Ako lang yung naging nanay at tapos yung, naging nanay ng isang presidente na dating asawa ng isang presidente, at buhay pa ako (I am the mother of a president {Ferdinand...
New Presidential Security Group (PSG) commander Colonel Ramon Zagala intends to focus on training, personnel welfare, and stakeholder engagement as he took over the force tasked to ensure the first family's security. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and new Presidential Security Group...
When pressed for his thoughts on the push for Charter Change (Chacha) or constitutional reform early into the 19th Congress, Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos said he would rather leave it to more seasoned lawmakers. Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos (Contributed photo) Rep....
