Senator Cynthia Villar on Sunday, April 20 expressed fears of a repeat of the 2023 MT Princess Empress oil spill and the back-to-back oil spills that occurred last year following the capsizing of the Chinese-flagged MV Hong Hai 16 off Occidental Mindoro last Tuesday, April 15. Senate...
As the whole nation mourns the death of Nora Aunor, lawmakers on Thursday, April 17, paid their tribute to the national artist and one of the pillars of the Philippine entertainment industry. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero, a fellow Bicolano, extended his deepest condolences to...
Vice President Sara Duterte reminded her supporters of how Sagip Partylist Rep. Rodante Marcoleta came to her defense during the congressional inquiries against the Office of the Vice President (OVP) in a new political ad to endorse his Senate candidacy. Vice President Sara Duterte appears...
Less than a month before Election Day, independent senatorial candidate Bam Aquino’s candidacy received numerous support from Panay Island local officials when he barnstormed the province recently. Former senator Bam Aquino and Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas (Photo from Bam Aquino Media...
Former senator Kiko Pangilinan, who is running for another term in Senate in next month’s polls, urged his fellow candidates to reflect on serving the Filipinos and addressing the challenges that the country faces this Holy Week. Senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan shakes hands with a...
OF TREES AND FOREST I grew up during the time when Holy Week or Mahal na Araw was solemnly observed. There were no distractions that time. There were virtually no programs on TV except Holy Week related programs and movies like The Ten Commandments and Spartacus. Even radio stations...
Senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan has received a major boost to his Senate comeback bid on Tuesday, April 15, as Pangasinan local officials threw their support to his candidacy when he barnstormed the province less than a month before the upcoming May midterm elections. Lingayen Mayor...
Senator Imee Marcos fired back at Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Tuesday, April 15, calling him “ambisyoso” (ambitious) in response to his remarks urging her not to use the Senate for her own political objectives. Senate President Francis "Chiz" Esucdero and Senator Imee Marcos...
Multiple violations greeted Senator Raffy Tulfo during his inspection of the motor pool of several bus companies in Metro Manila. (Photo from the Office of Senator Raffy Tulfo) After visiting bus companies, Tulfo, who chairs the Committee on Public Services, conducted a random surprise inspection...
Independent senatorial candidate Bam Aquino on Tuesday, April 15, urged for the passing of the legislation that would mandate a P200 wage hike. Senators Bam Aquino speaks before various sectors during a campaign sortie in Miag-ao, Iloilo. (Bam Aquino Media Bureau) The legislation is...
Vice President Sara Duterte has endorsed reelectionist Senator Imee Marcos, who remained lagging in pre-election surveys a month before the May 12, 2025 midterm polls. Vice President Sara Duterte is featured in the latest campaign video of reelectionist Senator Imee Marcos. (Screengrab from Senator...
Senatorial candidate Bam Aquino plans to propose a P2,000 monthly social pension for all senior citizens to help with their medication and food expenses if he wins a Senate seat in the upcoming midterm polls this May. Former senator Bam Aquino interacts with senior citizens during the...