Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez admitted that there are already "quite a number" of undocumented Filipinos who are being detained or processed for deportation amid United States President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigrants. (From left) Philippine...
Caritas Philippines president Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo (CBCP) Caritas Philippines, the Catholic Church’s social action arm, has expressed concerns over the Maharlika Investment Corporation's (MIC) decision to provide a $76.4 million bridge loan to Makilala Mining Company Inc., a local affiliate...
VisMin developer Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) is allotting ₱15 billion for capital expenditures (capex) this year to fund the construction of ongoing and upcoming projects, land banking, and its entry into the Luzon market. In an interview, CLI Chief Finance Officer Grant Cheng said,...
The upcoming visit of United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth shows the importance of the Philippines to the United States, Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel Romualdez said on Sunday, March 23. Philippine Ambassador to Washington Babe Romualdez raises a toast to US...
PEACE-MAKER March marks a significant milestone for women across Asia and the international community as it is celebrated as the National Women’s Month. The occasion serves not only to recognize the achievements and contributions of women but also to reflect on the issues and...
BACOLOD CITY – Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson has urged the people of Negros Occidental to heed the call of former President Rodrigo Duterte to remain calm following his arrest for alleged crimes against humanity. LACSON. (Glazyl Masculino) Lacson said it is alright to express sentiments...
United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will visit the Philippines next week as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the two countries’ partnership toward a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific region. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth responds to questions from...
VisMin developer Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) has raised ₱5 billion from the issuance of sustainability-linked bonds (SLB) that will be used to build 16,000 affordable homes. In an interview after the listing of the bond at the Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. (PDEx), CLI Executive Director...
DAVAO CITY – Kidapawan City Mayor Jose Paolo Evangelista said it was ironic that the government handed over former President Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court in The Hague in The Netherlands last week. EVANGELISTA Evangelista, a lawyer, believes that the former...
Philippine Navy Flag Officer in Command, Vice Adm. Jose Ma Ambrosio Ezpeleta answers questions from the media during a press briefing at the Navy's headquarters in Manila on March 18, 2025. (Photo: Martin Sadongdong / MANILA BULLETIN) The Philippine Navy (PN) will hold a live fire exercise in...
PEACE-MAKER Looking back on years spent in public office and the campaigns that shaped them is a mixture of nostalgia, lessons learned the hard way, a clearer understanding of the complexities of public service, and the joy of having contributed to nation-building. Political campaigns are...
BACOLOD CITY – The provincial government of Negros Occidental has allocated about P15.3 million to two local government units (LGUs) affected by the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano for the development of permanent evacuation sites. LACSON (FB) Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson said on Tuesday, March 11, that...
