The Philippines is currently negotiating with Saudi Arabia to reopen its doors for Filipino workers, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. bared. Overseas Filipino workers (OFW) returning back home to the country (Ali Vicoy/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) Marcos said during his first State of...
Former President-turned-Senior Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo of Pampanga's 2nd district was impressed with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s first State of the Nation Address (SONA). Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (PBBM Media) “It...
Senator Pia Cayetano on Tuesday, July 26, expressed disappointment over the lapsing of the Vape Bill into law, saying it was not what she expected. In a statement, Cayetano said she thought the bill would be vetoed by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. after the latter repeatedly emphasized...
Former senate president Juan Ponce Enrile is officially back to public service, this time, as President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s chief legal counsel. Former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile (Malacañang photo) Enrile took his oath as Chief of Presidential Legal Counsel on Tuesday, July...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. told the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to ensure that only qualified families are included in the list of beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). Beneficiaries of Pantawid ng Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)....
Presidential son and Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos has been elected as senior deputy majority leader. Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos (left) and Leyte 4th district Rep. Richard Gomez (Facebook, PPAB) This was announced and affirmed during the House session on Tuesday...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos wants more international airports in the Philippines to decongest the Manila airport and help boost tourism. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. delivers his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 25, 2022. (RTVM Screenshot) Recognizing that...
Recognizing the impact of the pandemic to the country's creative industry, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. vowed to protect the sector in order to preserve the "Filipino brand." President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) The President stated in his 73-minute State of the...
Senators of the minority bloc on Tuesday, July 26, expressed dissatisfaction with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s first State of the Nation Address (SONA) as they compared it to an act of "window shopping" that had "no objective" and "no vision". Sen. Risa Hontiveros said Marcos fell...
The independent foreign policy of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., which included the country’s position on the maritime dispute in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), drew applause and standing ovation from the attendees of his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered on Monday, July 25, his first State of the Nation Address (SONA)—a speech that was 73 minutes long, and marked by 90 rounds of applause. House Speaker Martin Romualdez and Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri applaud President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as he...
Leyte 4th district Rep. Richard Gomez finally had his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) experience on Monday, July 25, being one of the neophytes in the current 19th Congress. Leyte 4th district Rep. Richard Gomez (leftmost, seated) (PPAB) As it turns out, President Ferdinand "Bongbong"...
