Existing apprenticeships programs in the country must be further strengthened and expanded to help the unemployed and out-of-school youth, Senator Risa Hontiveros said. Senator Risa Hontiveros (Photo courtesy of Hontiveros Office) Hontiveros, who is seeking another Senate seat, stressed Tuesday,...
"This is People Power." (Photo courtesy of Sen. Leila De Lima Facebook Page) This was how Senator Leila de Lima described the campaign rallies of presidential candidate Vice President Leni Robredo, which have been drawing mammoth crowds. Following the record-breaking attendance in Robredo's grand...
(In celebration of Women’s Month, Manila Bulletin is publishing stories featuring women who have made outstanding contributions to the country or to their communities.) Public servant, entrepreneur, philanthropist, wife, and mother—these are just some of the many roles of Senator Cynthia A....
"May the last man standing be a farmer." Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan (Photo courtesy of Team Kiko) This was how aspiring vice president Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan concluded his attendance in the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) vice presidential debates Sunday, March 20. Pangilinan...
"Kapag hindi humarap, nirerespeto ba kayo (If they didn't show up, are they respecting you)? Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan (Photo courtesy of Team Kiko) Aspiring vice president Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan asked this to voters as he took a swipe at the absence of Davao City Mayor Sara...
If another Covid-19 surge takes place in the Philippines again, aspiring vice president Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan said "corrupt and incompetent" officials dealing with the pandemic must be replaced. Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan (Photo courtesy of Team Kiko) During the first round of...
Actor Donny Pangilinan has declared his support for his uncle Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan's vice presidential bid. Actor Donny Pangilinan and Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan (Photo courtesy of Kiko Pangilinan Facebook Page) In a lengthy Instagram post on Saturday, March 19, Donny shared...
"This cannot be allowed to go on." (Photo courtesy of Sen. Leila De Lima Facebook Page) This was Senator Leila De Lima's warning to the individuals behind the spread of fake news that she's dead. She said she is eyeing legal actions against them. "I am instructing my legal team to file the...
Reelectionist Senator Leila de Lima said the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is "on the right direction" towards better informed electorate after the poll body's move to lift the campaign permit requirement for all candidates. (Photo courtesy of Sen. Leila De Lima Facebook Page) "The lifting of...
BETTER DAYS Senator Sonny Angara The Global Gender Gap Report of the World Economic Forum (WEF) has long been a barometer for how well a country or an economy upholds equality between men and women—particularly in terms of economic participation and opportunity; educational attainment; health...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has recently received a P500,000.00 donation from Mitsui O.S.K Lines, LTD (MOL) through its local Philippine entity, Magsaysay MOL Marine, Inc. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) The donation is part of MOL’s support to PRC’s continuous...
While wrongdoing of the past like what happened in the so-called Jabidah massacre cannot be undone, Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan said it must be ensured that it does not happen again. Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan (TRoPa2022) On the 54th year of the alleged killing of at least 23 Moro...
