House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez led on Friday morning, March 8 the groundbreaking of the P3.6-billion Philippine Cancer Center (PCC), a project that struck a chord with him. In his speech at the...
President Marcos will take advantage of his trip to Germany and Czech Republic next week to enhance the Philippines' defense capability and seek support from other nations in fighting for the country's rights over the West Philippine Sea. Marcos will express intent in expanding the country's...
The number of jobless individuals was estimated at 2.15 million in January as many Filipinos, particularly women, opted to do household duties, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday, March 8. Based on the latest labor force survey, the PSA reported that the unemployment rate...
The local stock market dropped on signs that interest rates in the US and Philippines are not going to be cut soon as many investors had hoped. The main index lost 41.20 points or 0.60 percent as the rate-sensitive Property sector led the retreat while the Services counter managed to advance. A...
Flag of China (Unsplash) House Deputy Majority Leader Mandaluyong City lone Rep. Neptali “Boyet” Gonzales II finds zero bearing in China’s opposition to the proposed Philippine Maritime Zones Act. “This is our country, this is what we...
Sen. Imee Marcos has filed a resolution that will look into the propriety of allowing civilians to own semi-automatic rifles. In a statement, Marcos expressed concern that there will be a rise in criminality, terrorism, arms smuggling, and widespread violence in the 2025 elections after the...
Mandaluyong City lone district Rep. Neptali Gonzales II (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The chairman of the House Special Committee on West Philippine Sea (WPS) has called on government to begin treating the protection of the country’s...
Allowing civilians to own semi-automatic rifles actually promotes responsible gun ownership, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP) as it allayed fears that the move may lead to the increase in criminal incidents across the country. With almost 704,000 loose guns based on its record, PNP...
Attention all pyro lovers! Get ready to witness “the brightest show on Earth” as the highly anticipated Philippine International Pyromusical Competition is back after a four-year break. On their official Facebook page, the brightest competition of the year will take place on the following...
Robert Bolick came alive in the final frame as NLEX survived Meralco, 99-96, in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, March 6. Robert Bolick powers NLEX past Meralco. (PBA Images) Bolick fired 16 of his 26 points in the payoff period while the Road Warriors also...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa sought on Wednesday, March 6, the assistance of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to ensure that minors will have no access to e-cigarettes amid cases of young Filipinos suffering from lung injuries. Herbosa said he specifically asked PNP...
Former Senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan answering questions during a press conference (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) Former senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan has emphasized the need to amend the antiquated National Defense Act as a way to...
