Senator Christopher "Bong" Go formally withdrew his candidacy for president on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) office. Senator Christopher "Bong" Go at the Comelec office on Tuesday, Dec. 14. (Ali Vicoy / MANILA BULLETIN) Go personally withdrew his certificate of candidacy...
Finding Answers Former Senator Atty. Joey D. Lina Is democracy inherently dysfunctional and double-edged? If it’s true that “democracies can deliver by improving the lives of their own people,” how come the Philippines, called the oldest democracy in Asia, faltered miserably? Can democracy...
BETTER DAYS Senator Sonny Angara The Senate recently ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the “Inclusive Education” Act, which aims to institutionalize a policy of inclusion and services for learners with disabilities (LWD) across the country’s education sector. The measure...
The Philippine Red Cross vowed on Saturday, Dec. 11, to provide a more effective humanitarian response now that it is more equipped after receiving motorcycles donated by Honda Philippines Inc. Photo from the Philippine Red Cross PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sen. Richard Gordon...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continues to deploy its "Bakuna" buses to different parts of the country to vaccinate persons deprived of Liberty (PDLs) in its aim to assist the country's national vaccination efforts against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (AFP/MANILA BULLETIN) PRC, through the...
A total of 104 motorcycle units complete with insulated top boxes were donated by Honda Philippines to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Friday, Dec. 10. Photo from the Philippine Red Cross PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sen. Richard Gordon will lead the online turnover to PRC local...
The adamant stand of several senators against the grant of a legislative franchise to internet gambling via cockfighting won praises from lawmakers opposed to the franchise applications. Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano2 Led by former Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, congressmen lauded Senator Grace Poe,...
Abandoning projects started by their predecessors is one reason why the country has not prospered and has continued to be mired in deep foreign debt. Sen. Manny Pacquiao-gamers Presidential aspirant Senator Manny Pacquiao said a presidency under him should be expected to pursue programs initiated...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has lauded Public Works and Highways Secretary Roger Mercado for launching the Assistance to Support Youth and Unemployment for Development (AYUDA) program, saying that this is a new weapon that government can rely on in fighting unemployment and poverty triggered...
Presidential aspirant Sen. Manny Pacquiao has decided to ignore criticisms hurled against his distribution of relief and cash aid to the poor during his sorties. Senator Manny Pacquiao with elderly Instead of heeding the accusations of vote-buying hurled by critics and rivals, Pacquiao challenged...
FINDING ANSWERS Former Senator Atty. Joey D. Lina The sudden emergence of the new Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus did not come as a surprise to health experts who have warned against the perils of lagging efforts to vaccinate 70 percent of the world population. With large swaths of the planet...
Philippine Red Cross recently highlighted the unwavering commitment of its volunteers as it celebrated the International Volunteer Day, with the theme of bringing hope in the form of countless acts of kindness from one person to another. Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive...
