Emphasizing the need for immediate medical response during emergencies—especially amid the country's extreme heat—the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is urging every household to have at least one trained first aider. (Philippine Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) PRC Chairman and Chief Executive...
Senator Risa Hontiveros clapped back against former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque's statement, asking him why he had to leave the country through illegal means if it's "just travel.” Senator Risa Hontiveros (Senate PRIB photo) "Kung talagang travel lang yan, bakit iligal ang pag-alis mo...
For Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, it's not normal to ask deportees if they can shoulder the plane tickets that would send them back to their country, yet such was the case for three alleged Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) bosses who eventually never made it to China. Senator Sherwin...
A consumer group urged the Senate to act on the anti-online piracy bill, which the group considers an urgent concern as technology evolves over time. (Unsplash) "Nakapanlulumo ang patuloy na pagkakabinbin ng mga panukalang batas sa Senado na may layuning protektahan ang ating mga artista,...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III has filed a resolution directing the appropriate Senate committee to conduct an inquiry in aid of legislation into the recurring incidents of collapsing bridges in the Philippines. In filing Senate Resolution No. 1319, Pimentel said that this is...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia said on Tuesday, March 4, that they are looking to get an international certification for the Automated Election System (AES) before the end of the month. "Hopefully bago po matapos ang buwan na ito ay ang certification mula sa...
FINDING ANSWERS Alberto “Bert” David Lina, who passed away recently, was my elder brother I always looked up to. He was always there for me, in good times and in bad. I’m truly thankful for having had the ideal brother who truly cared, who can really inspire, who can always be relied...
Senator Raffy Tulfo recently conducted an ocular inspection at the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) office and embassy shelter known as "Bahay Kalinga 2" in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo from the Office of Senator Raffy Tulfo) Tulfo, who chairs the Senate Committee on Migrant Workers, was welcomed by...
Senator Maria Imelda Josefa “Imee” Romualdez Marcos emphasized the importance of wellness among women when she joined the opening ceremony for the Women’s Month celebration in Antipolo City on Saturday, March 1. Rizal Governor Nina Ynares and Antipolo City Mayor Casimiro “Junjun” Ynares,...
"Heads must roll". This was the stern statement issued by Senator Ramon "Bong" Revila following the collapse of the P1.2-billion Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in Isabela on Thursday night, Feb. 27. The ill-fated truck is stuck on the bridge and awaiting removal. (Photo via Liezle Basa-Inigo) Revilla,...
Senator Loren Legarda has expressed support for re-electionist Senator Francis 'Tol' Tolentino, as she commended his work to defend the country's rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Reelectionist Senator Francis 'Tol' Tolentino with Senator Loren Legarda and her son, renowned renewable...
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa has called for continued support for him and his fellow "Bisaya" candidates in the upcoming 2025 mid-term elections. (Photo from the Office of Senator Ronald Dela Rosa) "Gusto n’yo ba na walang Bisaya doon sa Senado? (Do you want zero Bisaya representation in the...
