President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, April 25, received Ecuador’s Non-resident Ambassador to the Philippines Santiago Javier Chavez Pareja. They discussed opening more opportunities for deepening the ties between the two countries. (From left) Non-resident Ambassador of...
For the first time in the Marcos administration, members of the national and regional peace and order councils were gathered at the Palace last Tuesday, April 18, 2023. The President presided over this meeting, which was also attended by Vice President Sara Duterte, Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos,...
It’s getting hot in here! And it is just the start of the dry season. Amid the rising heat is the decline in water supply as Filipino households experience water shortages and water service interruptions. Where do we go from here? The answer would be from one boiling head to another if there are...
Today is Maundy Thursday, a very significant day in the Lent calendar. For some, it is the start of a vacation that will last until Monday, April 8, 2023. For most, it’s a time to redo traditions that have been halted during the pandemic, rekindle ties with family members, or reset in order to...
“With your initial evaluation lies not just the peace of mind of a person accused but also his or her freedom. Lest you forget, you are the ‘gatekeepers’ of the judiciary, and it is equally your duty to protect the rights of an accused — to free him or her of the burden of a criminal charge,...
In this week’s press briefing at Malacañang Palace, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno proposed a four-pronged plan on reforms in the pension program for military and uniformed personnel (MUP) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Philippine Coast...
A fitting tribute to the "Iron Lady of Asia". That's how Quezon City 1st district Rep. Arjo Atayde envisions House Bill (HB) No.7413, also known as "An Act renaming the Agham Road and the BIR Road, stretching from North Avenue, traversing through Quezon Avenue up to East Avenue, all located in...
Majoy Baron will try her luck for an international opportunity anew as she seeks a spot in the Korean V-League. The F2 middle blocker, who was supposed to launch her overseas pro career in Taiwan last May 2021 but fell through due to the Covid-19 pandemic, awaits her fate. *Majoy Baron of the F2...
Atrip to Intramuros in Manila is like learning history in class—only a lot more fun. One can see the beauty and hear the stories from the ancient architecture and rubble inside the Walled City. Among the top spots to visit is Fort Santiago. Strolling around the area can be tough due to the heat....
Suddenly, Filipinos have developed a new “fear” of travel – not because of the traffic leading to the airports, the turbulence on the air, or the expensive cost of vacations, but there is a possibility of missing a flight due to the long lines at the immigration counters or the risk of being...
The day that Agham Road and BIR Road in Quezon City would be both renamed to "Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago Avenue" may come sooner than later. This. after the House of Representatives approved on third and final reading House Bill No.7413, also known as "An Act renaming the Agham Road and the...
The House of Representatives approved on second reading Wednesday afternoon, March 15 a bill that would rename two roads in Quezon City after the late former senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago. Approved after the conduct of a simple voice vote (ayes vs. nayes) during plenary session was House Bill...
