FINDING ANSWERS Right from the beginning of his State of the Nation Address, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. connected with the Filipino people with a very realistic statement. “Whatever current data proudly bannering our country as among the best-performing in Asia means nothing to a...
A heated exchange ensued between Senator Risa Hontiveros and former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque which began when the latter accused the senator of "insinuating" that he is a lawyer of Lucky South 99, the raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) compound in Porac, Pampanga....
Revelations made by Nancy Gamo, suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo's alleged accountant showed the latter's "active participation" in the incorporation of the raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in Bamban, Tarlac. Nancy Gamo, accountant of suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice...
Senator Grace Poe has formally sought an investigation into the underutilized budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for flood control projects. (Noel Pabalate/MB file photo) In Senate Resolution No. 1090 she filed on Monday, July 29, Poe cited the devastation wrought by Super...
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque denied ownership of the raided property in Tuba, Benguet allegedly housing a Chinese individual involved in Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) Bamban, Tarlac. Former presidential spokesperson lawyer Harry Roque denies he owns the house in an...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian expressed his belief that any amendment to be made to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) should result in lower electricity rates. In a statement on Saturday, July 27, Gatchalian reiterated that the sought amendments were for the benefit of consumers who...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III can't seem to grasp the reason behind the call for Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino to resign from Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP). (Senate PRIB photo) Newly-installed PDP President Senator Robinhood Padilla asked Tolentino on Thursday,...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino (left), Senator Robin Padilla (Facebook) Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino told newly-installed Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP) President Senator Robinhood Padilla to set aside politics and...
Some senators lamented how the billions worth of flood control projects were not felt despite its increasing budget allocation every year. (Noel Pabalate/MB file photo) Senator Grace Poe said that the worsening flooding in Metro Manila appears "not to complement" the increasing budget. "With every...
For Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino, now is not the time to talk about politics but to help those affected by typhoon Carina after Senator Robinhood Padilla made the call for him to resign from Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP). “Sa panahong ito wag muna tayong magusap patungkol sa...
Senator Robinhood Padilla has called for Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino's resignation from the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP). (Photo from the Office of Senator Robinhood Padilla) Padilla asked on Thursday, July 25, for Tolentino to step down as party vice president for Luzon and as a...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino lauded the efforts of disaster responders and members of the media who risked their safety to rescue lives and keep the public informed 24/7 amid the onslaught of rains brought by the southwest monsoon, or “habagat,” enhanced by typhoon Carina. Senate...
