President Marcos is bent on restoring the proposed 2025 national budget to its original shape before signing it before the end of the year as there were many changes from the initial request. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (MPC Pool) Marcos said this following budget cuts and...
Senators Christopher “Bong” Go and Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said they are ready to face any possible charges that would be filed against them now that the House of Representatives’ quad committee has recommended the filing of crimes against humanity complaints against them and former...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, chaired by President Marcos, approved a key irrigation project in northern Luzon that will provide irrigation water and possibly hydroelectrical power to the region. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and NEDA Secretary...
For senators, Mary Jane Veloso's repatriation shows the Philippine government's commitment to the welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero hopes that Veloso’s repatriation is only the first of many Filipinos similarly situated in various parts of the...
A consumer rights advocate called on the Senate to amend key provisions in the proposed measure to renew the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) franchise, aiming to protect consumers from further power rate hikes. In a letter addressed to Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero and other...
Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co (Facebook) The House of Representatives supports and respects President Marcos' decision to postpone the signing of the proposed 2025 General Appropriations Bill (GAB), which according to Malacañang would...
President Marcos said that the newly signed agreements for five infrastructure projects in the country will have a transformative impact on the lives of Filipinos, especially those living in Cebu, Bohol, Dumaguete, and Siargao. MPC pool Marcos said this as he witnessed the signing of various...
President Marcos has thanked the Indonesian government for the return of Mary Jane Veloso, who arrived in Manila Wednesday morning, Dec. 18. Filipino death row inmate Mary Jane Veloso (AP Photo/Slamet Riyadi) "We take this opportunity to extend our gratitude to the Indonesian government and to all...
President Marcos is set to veto certain provisions of the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) in the interest of public welfare, Malacañang announced early Wednesday morning, Dec. 18. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) This development came following budget cuts in...
OF TREES AND FOREST (First of two parts) You hear a lot of people say that Christmas is only for children. Christmas is indeed for children. First, the season is about the birth of child Jesus, our Lord. Second, it is simply wonderful to see the pure and unadulterated happiness in the eyes of...
Amid the rise of dubious social media accounts, the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Tuesday, Dec. 17, reminded the public that there is no “shortcut or seamless way” to complete SIM registration. Pixabay / Unsplash “The SIM registration process is not complicated,...
An advocacy group on Tuesday, Dec. 17, emphasized the importance of investing in education following the ratification of the 2025 national budget by the Senate and the House of Representatives. JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN “The strength of a nation lies in the well-being...
