Using his "global celebrity stature", presidential aspirant Sen. Manny Pacquiao said on Thursday, Nov. 18 that he will lure foreign direct investments (FDIs) to the Philippines and provide jobs for the country's poor. Senator Manny Pacquiao2 Pacquiao mentioned he has at least 10 international...
Anytime, anywhere. Senator Manny Paquiao in suit thumbsup "Although I'm not in a position to judge anyone on this issue, I am willing to undergo drug test anytime and anywhere," Pacquiao said. In a statement, he also urged his fellow presidential bets to do the same. "Mas maganda kung hair follicle...
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles expects that there would still be a clamor from the public to have election candidates tested for illegal drug use. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles holds a virtual press conference on Nov. 19, 2021 (Screenshot from Facebook live) "There's always been that clamor...
sl_153000778 Travel and tourism in Asia Pacific is recovering ahead of many regions in the world, with a year on year growth of more than 36 percent, versus global average of 30.7 percent, according to the latest data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). WTTC also revealed that...
Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David (COURTESY OF RYAN REZO/DIOCESE OF KALOOKAN) Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) incoming president Bishop Pablo Virgilio David urged the public to choose candidates who are "trustworthy" during the 2022 general elections next year. "We should...
Should he win as president, aspirant Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said that he would prioritize putting the economy on track so that it will return to its pre-pandemic level by pursuing a path towards rapid and inclusive economic recovery in his first 100 days. 16BONG Go made the statement...
Opposition Senator Leila de Lima said that she was both elated and humbled after presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo paid her a visit on Thursday, Nov. 18 in Camp Crame, Quezon City. Vice President Leni Robredo flashes the “D5” handsign after visiting detained Senator Leila de...
A petition seeking to cancel the certificate of candidacy (COC) of senatorial aspirant Raffy Tulfo is currently pending before the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Rafael “Raffy” T. Tulfo (Comelec FB Live Screenshot) In an online press briefing on Thursday, Nov. 18, Comelec Spokesperson James...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) 2nd Division has given the camp of Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., five days as an extension to submit his verified answer in relation to the summons issued for the petition seeking the cancellation of his certificate of candidacy (COC). Sen. Bongbong...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo paid a visit to detained Senator Leila De Lima on Thursday, Nov. 18, in Camp Crame. Vice President Leni Robredo flashes the “D5” handsign after visiting detained Senator Leila de Lima in Camp Crame on Thursday, Nov. 18. (Photo from De Lima’s...
Should she win in the 2022 presidential race, Vice President Leni Robredo is targeting to earmark P216 billion worth of assistance to families badly hit by the pandemic during her first 100 days in office. Presidential aspirant and Vice President Leni Robredo speaks at the 47th Philippine Business...
A group of education workers is pushing an additional funding amounting to P2 billion to increase the honoraria and allowances of poll workers in the 2022 national and local elections. (Photo from DepEd) “Our teachers will yet again be at the frontlines of another election,” Alliance of...
