Sen. Grace Poe called on water concessionaires to ensure continuous service and aim for zero interruptions for their customers as water shortage together with the intense heat could lead to an outbreak of diseases. "The heat is on, water is on high demand, and without it, our health is at risk,"...
FINDING ANSWERS Easter is the centerpiece of the Christian faith. It's the most essential festival of the year for more than two billion people all over the world professing Christianity, with Catholics numbering around 1.38 billion. It commemorates the time two millenniums ago when the begotten...
Sen. Imee Marcos on Monday, April 1 expressed opposition to any move by the Philippines in its maritime conflict with China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) that will endanger the Filipino people. "There is no shame in pursuing peace. Whatever action that may put any Filipino in danger is a gross...
Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Monday, April 1, called on Sen. Imee Marcos to conduct an inquiry into former president Rodrigo Duterte's "secret deal" with China for Ayungin Shoal. Trillanes issued the statement as he posted a video which he said serves as an explainer for Marcos, who...
BETTER DAYS There is growing excitement about the implementation of Republic Act 11981 or the Tatak Pinoy (TP) Act — the law that will pave the way for stronger collaboration between the government and the private sector towards the development of Philippine industries, sustainable economic...
TOL VIEWS Only two more days and we once again celebrate the most important Sunday for the entire Catholic church – Easter Sunday. For the predominantly Catholic Philippine population, Holy Week, Easter Sunday in particular, affirms our deeply rooted faith in the redemption of humankind through...
Sen. Cynthia Villar has received the distinguished Human Rights Award from the United Nations Association of the Philippines (UNAP) for her initiatives in eliminating poverty and maintaining a healthy environment. (Photo from the Facebook page of Senator Cynthia Villar) Villar received the award in...
Senator Grace Poe said on Tuesday, March 26, that the technical working group (TWG) studying the concept of motorcycle taxi should finish and submit its pilot study amid calls for its expansion. "Expanding the program to other locations and new players needs efficient planning and traffic...
Lawmakers from the United States have expressed their concern over China's aggression in the West Philippine Sea during their meeting with President Marcos. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets with the United States Congressional delegation at the Malacañan Palace on March 26, 2024....
Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. hailed the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) caravan for bringing the government closer to the people. (Photo from the Office of Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr.) Revilla lauded President Marcos and House Speaker Martin Romualdez as the two work hand in hand for...
Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Jil Bongalon (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) House Assistant Majority Leader and Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Raul Angelo "Jil" Bongalon expressed his support for the proposed supplemental budget to address the...
FINDING ANSWERS As we slow down in our activities this Holy Tuesday, we may start taking time to deepen our faith and strengthen our commitment to the arduous task of bringing about God’s Kingdom in this world. Indeed, every time we pray to our heavenly Father – in the words Christ himself...
