Senator Grace Poe said a proposal to blur the supposed “nine-dash line” scene in the Hollywood film “Barbie”, supposedly to put an end to controversies on China’s historical claim over most parts of the vast South China Sea (SCS), is “kalokohan (foolish).” Poe said the blurring was...
The government should persist in asserting its claim and defending its interests in the West Philippine Sea. Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada made the call as the country celebrates its 7th anniversary of the Hague’s historic ruling favoring the Philippines on its dispute with China on the South...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has called for the enactment of bills that would establish full interoperability of all government systems and services in the country. Estrada made the call in response to the Department of Migrant Workers’ (DMW) introduction of a hassle-free mobile app for...
Senator Francis Tolentino is sad but respects the decision of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) to allow the public viewing of the Hollywood movie "Barbie." Tolentino said the MTRCB should have followed the suggestion of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to...
Senator Cynthia A. Villar has called on graduates of of the University of Antique to be resilient like bamboo. Senator Cynthia Villar advises graduates of the University of Antique to be resilient like bamboo. She reminds them to be strong in facing all life's challenges. The senator was the Guest...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) will repurpose the equipment of 14 molecular laboratories to strengthen the blood facilities across the country. Â (Philippine Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) In a statement on Tuesday, July 11, PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon said the...
Senator Raffy Tulfo has given President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. an excellent rating for his first year in office. “He is doing an excellent job,” Tulfo replied to a Senate media query on how he rates President Marcos’ performance ahead of his scheduled July 24 second State of...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, July 11 said the power rate reduction that the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced for the month of July is only minimal and temporary. The senator pointed out the decrease in electricity charges is bound to happen considering that the price of imported coal...
FINDING ANSWERS Valenzuela City is going all-out against gambling — from jueteng and other grassroots gambling activities, to e-games and Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs). Three local ordinances were recently passed by the city council and approved by Valenzuela City Mayor Wes...
Senator Raffy Tulfo on Monday, July 10 slammed the lack of coordination between police, immigration officers, state gaming regulators and labor agencies in addressing issues related to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO)....
It is the right of Filipinos to avail of their freedom of information from government entities, especially since their taxes pay the salaries of government employees. Sen. Robin Padilla, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media, presides over a hearing on several...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday, July 10 said the Senate is eyeing the passage of the bill imposing a 12 percent value added tax (VAT) on digital transactions before the end of the year. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian (Senate PRIB Photo) ...
