House Speaker Martin Romualdez wants to help authorities address the spate of high-profile crimes in the country. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) As such, Romualdez is calling the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to an...
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is building an inclusive, human-centric and sustainable digital future for the region and its ten member states. This was the gist of the Boracay Digital Declaration 2023 of the 3rd ASEAN Digital Ministers Meeting (ADGMIN) and the ASEAN Digital...
This year’s ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting focused on the importance of collaborative efforts towards achieving "sustainable digital development” in Southeast Asia. ADGMIN 2023 was hosted by the Philippines. Held in Boracay Island from Feb. 9 until Feb. 10, Department of Information and...
For House Speaker Martin Romualdez, the highlight of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s trip to Japan was the latter's meeting with Japanese Emperor Naruhito. Japanese Emperor Naruhito in 2019 (Wikipedia) According to Romualdez, the meeting between Marcos and Japan's head monarch placed...
As the Philippines and Japan agreed to strengthen their ties in various areas, the two governments also reached mutual positions on issues concerning the region, such as war, abduction, and sea tensions. President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio meet on...
A who's who of the country’s heavyweights in the political arena gathered in one place during the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats' (Lakas-CMD) executive committee meeting. From left to right: Majority Leader Mannix Dalipe, Speaker Martin Romualdez, Vice President Sara Duterte, and Senior Deputy...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Social Security System (SSS) in Region 1 (Ilocos) held a meeting on Friday, Jan. 20, to boost the compliance of employers with social benefits. Speaking on behalf of DOLE Region 1 Director Exequiel Ronie A....
CEBU CITY – The province of Bohol will host the 69th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Working Group on Intellectual Property Cooperation (AWGIPC) Meeting in March. BOHOL Gov. Aris Aumentado (center) and provincial government officials welcome Intellectual Property Office of the...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista proved to congressmen Tuesday, Jan. 10 that the agency was taking the issue of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) New Year's day crisis very seriously. DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista (Facebook) This, after Bautista spent six...
"Remember to know what each other's doing." President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos presides over his first Cabinet meeting this year on Jan. 10, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) This was the reminder of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to his Cabinet members during his first meeting...
Korean actor Song Kang, who starred in dramas such as “Sweet Home,” “Nevertheless” and “Forecasting Love and Weather” will be coming to Manila for a fan meeting. Cosmetics brand Deoproce announced that Song Kang, who is the brand’s ambassador, will hold his Fun Meet in Manila on March...
BEIJING, China— President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Chinese President Xi Jinping have both signified willingness to resume the discussion on the oil and gas exploration in the West Philippines Sea. Marcos announced this after his bilateral meeting with Xi on Wednesday, Jan. 4,...
