Former Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri expressed his belief that developing a robust local defense industry would strengthen the Philippine defense posture tenfold and ultimately minimize its reliance on procuring foreign military equipment. (MB file photo) Zubiri stated this as the...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is now eyeing amendments to the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Registration Act or Republic Act No. 11934, to combat fraud and scamming activities by perpetrators. “It is incumbent upon the government to safeguard unwary or unsuspecting Filipinos from any harm...
A group of teachers, academics, and education workers on Friday, Aug. 9, criticized Vice President and former Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sara Duterte for her statement about resigning due to the “ mishandling ” of the national budget. Vice President and former DepEd Secretary...
(Rio Deluvio/MANILA BULLETIN) Navotas City lone district Rep. Toby Tiangco lauded the signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the “Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act”, which aims to provide up to P10,000 in supply allowance to public...
Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. lauded on Wednesday, Aug. 7, the signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 11997, or Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act. (Photo from the Office of Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr.) Revilla also hailed Department of Education (DepEd)...
SM Supermalls and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have joined forces to create a beacon of hope for Micro-, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) affected by Typhoon Carina. The DTI-SM MSME Calamity Recovery Care Center offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to help businesses...
Department of Finance (DOF) Ralph Recto clarified on Tuesday, July 30, that the remittance of P89.9 billion in unused funds from the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) is not illegal. Recto said this during the hearing of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, as he addressed...
Tangere’s 2025 senatorial preference survey conducted from July 10 to 13, 2024 ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo maintained his lead in the Tangere senatorial survey conducted from July 10 to 13, securing the highest voter preference among potential candidates for the May 2025 elections. The...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) cited the "significant decrease" in illegal drugs-related human rights violations since the start of the administration of President Marcos. However, the CHR human rights violations such as those involving extrajudicial killings, disappearances, and...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left) receives copy of the 2025 NEP from DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman (Speaker’s office) Job creation, quality education, expanded health care, and social protection are among the main thrusts of the...
San Jose del Monte City lone district Rep. Florida "Rida" Robes (Rep. Robes' office) San Jose Del Monte (SJDM) lone district Rep. Florida "Rida" Robes has committed to monitor the implementation of the newly-enacted Republic Act (RA) No.12009...
Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers is seeking amendments to certain provisions of the SIM Card Registration Act to put an end to various...
