The National Security Council (NSC) vowed to take the lead in the effective implementation of the Philippine National Security Policy (NSP) 2023-2028, a list of guidelines which seeks to address all of the country’s national security needs and concerns within the next five years. National...
The current administration is considering the establishment of a policy aimed at addressing calls for salary increases, particularly among teachers and other non-teaching staff within the Department of Education (DepEd). (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN FILE) “We have increases in the...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go expressed his strong support to President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.’s stand on the BRP Sierra Madre’s continued presence in Ayungin Shoal, saying he too opposes any potential agreement to withdraw the vessel in its current location. Sen. Christopher...
Senators led by Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri on Thursday, August 10, threw their support behind President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s row with China over the BRP Sierra Madre. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri (Senate PRIB Photo) In a statement, Marcos said...
While the dip in Philippine employment rate is unfortunate, Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva said he believes that the country has big prospects in the coming years. Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva (Senate PRIB Photo) According to the Philippine Statistics...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday, August 9, said the government should ensure that appropriate charges are filed against erring public officials or individuals should there be sufficient evidence of irregularities in relation to the controversial Manila Bay Reclamation...
As the country faces a possible rice crisis, Senate President Juan Miguel F. Zubiri said he has proposed the creation of Rice Producing Zones (RPZs) in various regions of the country to the President....
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri on Thursday, August 3 said President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is well aware of the Senate’s stand on the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Members of the Senate majority bloc together with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and his wife...
ILOILO CITY – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the additional P8.4-billion needed to finish the construction of the mega dam project in Iloilo province. Marcos, as chairman of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s appointment of three new officials. They are Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT U) President Raul Muyong, Corinna Frances Cabanilla, and Dr. Christine Ferrer, who will serve as directors IV of the...
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri on Wednesday, August 2, said he will urge President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to be firm in his "balancing" act in dealing with China on the country’s territorial claim over the West Philippine Sea. Zubiri revealed that he and other senators,...
Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is in talks with at least two American nuclear power companies for a "collaborative approach" on this technology as part of the long-term energy solution for the Philippines. Meralco Chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan noted that these...
