The Philippine Independent Power Producers Association (PIPPA) reassured its commitment to collaborate with the energy sector to achieve the electrification and energy security goals mentioned by President Marcos in his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA). In a statement, PIPPA expressed its...
Even with the weaker-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) growth figures last year and in recent quarters, the Department of Finance (DOF) argued that the Philippine economy grew at an average rate of 5.9 percent—among the fastest-growing Asian economies—since President Ferdinand Marcos...
Senate Secretary Atty. Renato Bantug Jr. assured the public that preparations for the opening of the 20th Congress and President Marcos ' fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) are well underway, even as inclement weather poses potential challenges. “Tuluy-tuloy naman ang aming...
Despite the “political persecution” she is being subjected to by administration allies, Vice President Sara Duterte maintained that she has “no ill feelings” towards President Marcos and only has “problems” with his performance as the country’s chief executive. In an interview in...
Key offices and agencies have stepped up their preparations for President Marcos ' anticipated fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28. This, after the House of Representatives, represented by Secretary General Reginald Velasco, led an inter-agency meeting on the SONA on Tuesday,...
CAMP Marcelo A. Adduru, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – The Police Regional Office-2 (Cagayan Valley) is ready for the second State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday, July 24. Police Col. Jovencio S. Badua Jr., deputy regional director for operations, said all...
(Courtesy of PBEd) An advocacy group on Friday, July 21, urged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to prioritize education when he delivers his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) next week. “We always complain about how bad our education system is and how it is affecting our kids...
The Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) urged Pres. Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. to prioritize education and use his political will to make education reforms happen in order to curb the effects of the learning crisis. "We must make education and nutrition our national concern and...
Ahead of the second State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. next week, the Department of Education (DepEd) gave an update on the various learning recovery initiatives it has implemented to improve the quality of education in the country. (DepEd / MB Visual...
DUMPER-PTDA Party-list Rep. Claudine Bautista House Transportation Committee Vice Chairperson DUMPER-PTDA Party-list Rep. Claudine Bautista facilitated on Tuesday, July 18 the dole out of cash aid worth P2,000 each to over 500 public utility jeepney (PUJ) drivers in Barangay 902, Sta. Ana, Manila....
A group urged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to declare in his upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) the setting of a minimum salary standard for private school teachers that is equivalent to the entry-level salary of public school teachers. (RIO DELUVIO / MANILA BULLETIN FILE)...
Clockwise: Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri. House Speaker Martin Romualdez, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Speaker's office) The sheer popularity of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and the top two leaders of Congress will result to a fully-packed House plenary come...
