Utmost support poured out from senators on Tuesday, July 2, for the appointment of their colleague Senator Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Angara as the new secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd), wishing him success in his new role. Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero congratulated Angara on...
Senator Sonny Angara is the new Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary. Sen. Sonny Angara (Senate of the Philippines / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Malacañang announced on Tuesday, July 2, that President Marcos "is set to appoint" Angara as the new DepEd chief, replacing Vice President Sara...
FINDING ANSWERS When I was senator for two terms during the time of President Cory Aquino and then President Fidel Ramos, I knew fully well the importance of being able to think on one’s feet while on the Senate floor. To react quickly and be mentally agile while engaging in a furious debate with...
Former Senate president Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri believes that no irregularities in terms of funding will be unearthed in the scheduled hearing on the New Senate Building this week. Former Senate president Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri believes that no irregularities in terms of funding will be...
BALER, AURORA - Sen. Sonny Angara said on Monday, July 1, that he's open to taking on the role as the next secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) should the post be offered to him. Sen. Sonny Angara said on Monday, July 1, that he's open to taking on the role as the next secretary of the...
BETTER DAYS Over the past two years we are seeing a resurgence in the Philippine tourism industry. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) recently came out with its 2023 Philippine Tourism Satellite Accounts data, which showed the sector posting the highest growth rate since the agency started...
Senator Nancy Binay said on Saturday, June 29, that the public hearing on the New Senate Building (NSB) would serve as an opportunity for her to air her side of the controversy surrounding its cost of construction. "Maybe ito na yung pagkakataon para mapakinggan din ako ng pumalit sakin dahil nga...
Senator Grace Poe is optimistic that the lapsing of the Bulacan Special Economic Freeport Act (Bulacan EcoZone) into law would put into high gear the development of the New Manila International Airport (NMIA). "Central to the establishment of the Bulacan EcoZone is the building of the...
Senator Raffy Tulfo urged the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to require personal appearance for all those renewing their vehicle registration and to submit their valid government IDs. Tulfo is set to file a bill to require owners to register their vehicles before LTO 10 days from the date of...
Senator Pia Cayetano cited the need to have “long-term solutions” to ensure national energy security and reliability as she pushed for the development of indigenous gas resources. Senator Pia Cayetano visits the Malampaya Shallow Water Platform on Friday, June 28, with Prime Energy Managing...
The Senate Accounts Committee announced on Friday, June 28 that it is set to conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, July 3, as part of its commitment to ensure a prompt and impartial review of the new Senate building. "This initiative aims to eliminate delays that could result in unnecessary costs...
Senators on Friday, June 28 were elated as more students will gain access to free college education as the Free College Entrance Examinations Act has lapsed into law and took effect immediately. Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero hailed its passage, saying the legislation, which aims to...
