Pope Francis has expressed sadness over the death of former President Benigno Aquino III. Photo courtesy CBCP News In a telegram addressed to President Duterte, the pontiff also conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the people of the Philippines over Aquino's passing. His full message as posted by...
Senator Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao on Tuesday, June 29 accepted President Rodrigo Duterte’s dare and declared the Department of Health (DOH) as one of the government agencies that reeks of corruption in the current administration. Pacquiao disclosed this in a statement after absorbing...
DOH/MB The Department of Health (DOH) said it is ready for any investigation with regards to alleged corruption within the agency. In a statement on Tuesday night, June 29, the DOH said it has "always been transparent and cooperative to auditing efforts within the government." “While we are...
Senator Leila de Lima blasted on Tuesday, June 29, the plan raised by President Duterte to civilian groups to help authorities in crime fighting. Senator Leila de Lima (Senate of the Philippines) "Ang laking problema na nga na ituro yung tamang batas sa kapulisan natin, gusto pa natin isama sa...
The government is stepping up efforts to prevent teenage pregnancy, including ensuring access to sexual education and reproduction health services. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) President Duterte has issued Executive Order No. 141 adopting as a "national priority" the...
House Majority Leader and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Tuesday, June 29, declared it is “not a good decision” to seek the vice presidency if it would mean running against President Rodrigo Duterte, who appeared to have a change of heart about sliding one rung below in 2022....
They may hit a rough patch in their friendship but it seems there may be a chance President Duterte and Senator Manny Pacquiao can still mend ties. President Rodrigo Duterte attends Senator Manny Pacquiao’s 38th birthday celebration at the KCC Mall Events & Convention Center in General Santos...
The government is unfazed by the move of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to seek the views of victims of alleged crimes linked to the war on drugs. President Spokesman Harry Roque (File photo/Malacañang) According to Presidential spokesman Harry Roque, it would be difficult to build a...
President Duterte has approved the merger between the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) and the United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB) to “strengthen capability to deliver financial services” to coconut industry and the agricultural sector. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) In...
Youth group Anakbayan has scored President Duterte’s proposal to arm civilian volunteers to help fight crimes, saying that the suggestion is “dangerous and untimely” as the country continues to struggle from an ongoing health crisis due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (MANILA BULLETIN FILE...
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte Carpio had declined her father's wish to take a shot at the presidency in next year's elections. President Rodrigo Duterte and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio pose for a photograph during a meeting with the Filipino community at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong...
Families of victims of the bloody war on drugs (WoD) campaign under the Duterte administration will have until August 13, 2021 to submit before the International Criminal Court (ICC) their “representations” following the recent request made by former Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda for authorization...
