Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said he is open to proposals to amend the 1987 Constitution which remain unchanged for 35 years, but any revisions must be made in the best interest of Filipinos. Go also said he believes that “now is the best time” to push for amendments to the Constitution as...
As the Philippines commemorates its 124th year of independence, it is now time to set aside politics, so said House Majority Leader and Leyte 1st District Representative Martin Romualdez. “My dear brothers and sisters, it is time now to set aside politics. Tapos na ang eleksiyon, a new set of...
Senator Pia Cayetano has lauded the Supreme Court’s ruling upholding the validity of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) power to regulate cigarette and tobacco products, saying such decision is a major victory for public health and future generations. Sen. Pia S. Cayetano went to the...
Outgoing Surigao Del Sur 1st district Rep. Prospero Pichay has issued a statement countering the Sandigbayan’s conviction of him for multiple charges of graft. Prospero A. Pichay Jr. Read more here:...
Noting the possibility of more price hikes in the coming weeks, Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda pleaded to the outgoing Duterte administration to hasten the release of still undistributed subsidies meant for poor Filipinos. Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Facebook) Salceda was...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said critics who continue to disbelieve the Duterte administration’s efforts to pursue peace and order in Mindanao should just go to the region and “see it for themselves.” “Pumunta na lang kayo rito at kayo na lang po ang humusga (Just come here and judge...
Outgoing Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III revealed that he and President-elect Ferdinand ‘’Bongbong’’ M. Marcos Jr. had talked about his probable help in the incoming administration’s fight against illegal drugs. ‘’I said they can count on my help,’’ Sotto told Senate...
Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros said she is eager to hear what President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will say in his speech when he delivers his inaugural address on June 30. Senator Risa Hontiveros (Senate PRIB) Hontiveros said it cannot be denied that almost all Filipinos are...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda is confident that the incoming Marcos administration will finally produce a disaster response-focused agency, or at the very least a close approximation of it. (Reza Shayestehpour/ Unsplash) “President BBM (Bongbong Marcos) said it was his priority in a...
“I am thankful that, as reported by the media, the DOJ is now reviewing my cases.” Detained Senator Leila de Lima made the statement after it was reported that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is reviewing her cases after some witnesses in the drug charges that were filed against her have...
86881 The Department of Health (DOH) said that its officials are ready to work with the agency's next secretary under the Marcos administration. In a statement, the state health agency said that it is prepared for the change in administration by the end of this month. "We shall welcome the next...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go is willing to refile in the 19th Congress a measure reinstating the death penalty for certain heinous crimes in the country. Go, chairman of the Senate Health Committee, introduced Senate Bill (SB) 207, which seeks to reinstate capital punishment for illegal drugs...
