President Duterte has offered sympathies over the death of former President Benigno S. Aquino III and expressed appreciation for his service to the Filipino nation. In this file photo, President-elect Rodrigo Roa Duterte and outgoing President Benigno S. Aquino III meet at the President’s Hall...
Vice President Leni Robredo is saddened by the death of former President Benigno S. Aquino III. Aquino, the country's 15th president who pursued an anti-corruption drive and sued China over its excessive claims in the West Philippine Sea, passed away Thursday, June 24. He was 61. In a post on...
Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula has asked for prayers for former president Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III who died Thursday, June 24. Cardinal Jose Advincula (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) "We have been informed of the sad news of the passing away of our former president of the Republic of the...
Former Vice President Jejomar “Jojo” Binay has sent his condolences to the bereaved family of former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III. “Noynoy and I may have had political differences during the last few years of his term, but that will not diminish the many years of friendship...
The European Union has extended sympathies over the passing of former President Benigno S. Aquino III, remembering his contribution to fostering close relations between the Philippines and the regional bloc. Former President Benigno S. Aquino III meets with European Council President Herman Van...
Muntinlupa Mayor Jaime Fresnedi mourns the passing of former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III on Thursday, June 24, at the age of 61. “Mayor Jaime Fresnedi, together with the whole City of Muntinlupa and the city government, is extending his heartfelt condolences to the family former...
Former President Benigno "Noynoy" S. Aquino III, who championed "Daang Matuwid" campaign and scored a landmark ruling against China's aggressive claims in West Philippine Sea, has passed away Thursday morning, according to the family. He was 61. A file photo of the late President Benigno S. Aquino...
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III’s “One person, one Facebook account” proposal against troll armies may be difficult to implement without violating the data privacy right of users. Facebook logo Bayan Muna Rep. Ferdinand Gaite made this comment as he pointed out that Facebook is...
A staunch critic of the Duterte government on Wednesday, June 23 assailed the president and his allies for allegedly trying to “blur” the issue on the endorsement of a International Criminal Court probe into the bloody “war on drugs” in the country. Asst. Minority Leader and ACT Teachers...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) said the pension fund’s unemployment benefit releases increased ninefold last year after the country’s jobless rate hit the highest level on record amid the pandemic. In a statement, Aurora C. Ignacio, SSS president and chief executive officer said on...
"Drastic times demand for drastic measures." A health worker administers a coronavirus vaccine to a Manila resident during start of the inoculation of A5 priority group in Baseco Compound, Manila on June 16, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo issued...
A Palace official has blamed the opposition forces for allegedly sowing fear in the coronavirus vaccination that threatens to derail the government's efforts to reach herd immunity. A Manila resident gets a first dose of the Pfizer vaccine during an inoculation program in Tondo on June 20, 2012....
