A Senate panel has cited in contempt four members of the Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc. (SBSI) or the so-called Socorro "cult" including its President or leader Jey Rence Quilario also known as "Senior Agila" after consistently denying the existence of child marriage in their community. ...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has welcomed the approval of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Act on its third and final reading. With 20 affirmative votes, the upper chamber on Monday, Sept. 25, passed the Senate Bill No. 2233, or the proposed PPP Act, which aims to...
With 20 affirmative votes, the Senate unanimously approved on third and final reading the proposed Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Act. Sen. Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito, who principally sponsored and authored Senate Bill No 2233, said the measure will strengthen and revolutionize the way...
BACOLOD CITY – A fire destroyed the Marcelo Public Market in the upland part of Barangay Marcelo, Calatrava, Negros Occidental on Saturday night, September 23. A FIRE razed a public market in Sitio Riverside, Barangay Marcelo, Calatrava, Negros Occidental on Saturday, September 23. (Photo...
Senator Grace Poe said the effective implementation of Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects will lead to more better infrastructure programs and employment opportunities for Filipinos. Poe said much hope lies on the PPPs in improving the country’s airports, and the rest of its...
A Senate panel is set to conduct an inquiry into the so-called religious cult in Surigao del Norte, particularly on the allegations of human rights violations, its link to the illegal drug trade, and the presence of armed individuals. In a radio interview on DWIZ, Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa,...
Senator Grace Poe believes that the tech-savvy Filipino youth are in the "best position" to drive digital inclusion in the country. Poe made the remark during a forum dubbed "Tech for Good 2023" at the Asian Institute of Management. There, she mentioned that the government can make good use of the...
The Department of Finance (DOF) has welcomed the recent progress in consolidating legal frameworks for public-private partnership (PPP) projects. In a statement, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said the enactment of Senate Bill No. 2233, also known as the PPP Act, would facilitate trade,...
The two environmental activists may have been threatened to recant their testimonies that they surrendered when they later declared that they were abducted, Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) Persida V. Rueda-Acosta said on Wednesday, Sept. 20. “Ang pakiramdam namin itong mga batang ito ay may...
CEBU CITY – Officials of an elementary school in Barili, Cebu were shocked when they found out that one of their teachers was arrested for illegal drugs. Sheila Ares, principal of Mantalongon Elementary School, said they didn’t hear any reports or notice that 39-year-old teacher Glenn Pacaldo...
Senators have expressed support for the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation's (Pagcor) move to transition solely as a regulatory body. Sen. Grace Poe believes that if the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) can effectively navigate its role as a regulator, it can...
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla re-assured the Department of Justice's (DOJ) commitment to prosecute those who will threaten and inflict harm and violence against media members. “The Department of Justice in partnership with the Public Attorney’s Office remains committed in upholding...
