The Senate on Monday, August 4, named Senator Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV as the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Science and Technology. Meanwhile, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano will now head the Senate Committee on Banks and Financial Institution. This marks Aquino’s second time leading the...
Senators on Friday, May 9 expressed elation at the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new Bishop of Rome and shepherd of the Roman Catholic Church. “The historic ascension of Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Pope marks a new chapter for the Church, offering hope and optimism to...
Senator Lito Lapid (left), former senator Manny Pacquiao (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga--Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidate Manny Pacquiao wowed the campaign crowd here by giving a flawless...
Lito Lapid (left) and Nora Aunor in Kastilyong Buhangin, 1980 Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial bet, reelectionist Senator Lito Lapid gave a heartfelt message on the recent passing of his fellow showbiz icon, the "Superstar" Nora...
Reelectionist Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid on Sunday, March 2 lauded Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon's move to suspend the implementation of the “No RFID, No Entry” policy of two toll concessionaires on expressways in Luzon. Lapid, who is a native of Pampanga...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid has condemned the killing of a school official in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and urged authorities to leave no stone unturned in its investigation. “Nararapat lang na mabigyan ng hustisya ang biktima. Ang ganitong uri ng...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid has called on his colleagues to expedite the passage of the measure that seeks to declare Quiapo in Manila as a national historical cultural heritage zone. Lapid said he will pursue the approval of the measure at the resumption of Congress’ session on...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Friday, December 6 lauded President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for signing into law Republic Act Number 10277 or the Student Loan Payment Moratorium During Disasters and Emergencies Act, saying it will help curb the cases of enrollees...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid is now pushing for the measure seeking to declare the province of Pampanga as the “Culinary Capital of the Philippines.” Lapid, former governor and a native of Pampanga, said the province deserves the recognition and title following Conde Nast Traveler‘s...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid has called on the Senate to expedite the passage of the bill seeking to establish a Department of Water Resources—a centralized agency that would implement a comprehensive framework for water management. In his speech at the 30th PWWA International...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid on Wednesday, June 26 vehemently denied any involvement in the operations of Lucky South 99 Outsourcing, the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub in Porac, Pampanga. Lapid, appearing at the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid on Tuesday, June 11 urged the Senate to include in its investigation a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub recently raided by authorities in Porac, Pampanga. Lapid urged the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender...
