President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. hailed the country's new certified public accountants, saying the government will continue to support them. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Marcos congratulated the licensure exam passers through a Twitter post on Wednesday....
The Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on Tuesday, May 30, lifted the contempt order against six policemen who were linked to the P6.7-billion worth of shabu seized during an anti-drug operations in Manila last year. It was Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada who made the motion, and was...
It is an understatement to say that Manila is a foodies’ paradise. Everywhere you look, from retail establishments to the streets, there’s always a food spot that can satisfy one’s cravings. There are the humble turo-turo kiosks for a quick bite of street food, local and international...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) recently inspected the quality of fish sold in public markets in the coastal municipalities of this province. The inspection was conducted by the Enforcement and Monitoring, Control, and...
Public school teachers made their version of a letter certifying as “urgent” the passing into law of salary increase bills. (Juan Carlo de Vela / MANILA BULLETIN) The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines made this move after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. asked the...
(Unsplash) Ranking House of Representatives members told the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Thursday, May 25 to immediately settle their huge debts to three of the biggest telecommunications companies (telcos) in the country. DICT's debt woes were uncovered when...
Senator Robinhood C. Padilla dared rogue elements of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to show their "bayag" (balls) as a sign of their respect to the Constitution. Sen. Robinhood "Robin" Padilla at the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs hearing on the seized P6.7-billion shabu...
The Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs has cited in contempt seven (7) anti-drug operatives believed to be part of a grand “cover-up” in the P6.7-billion shabu that was seized in Manila on October, 2022. Those cited in contempt are Police Master Sgt. Rodolfo Mayo Jr. and his...
The 24-member Senate on Monday, May 22, passed on third and final reading a measure which seeks to increase the yearly supplies allowance of teachers in all public schools. With a unanimous vote of 20 senators present, Senate Bill (SB) 1964, or the Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act, inches towards its...
The first day of the festival featured a grand display of various mango from different regions across the Philippines. (James Tababa) The Aani Mango Industry Association (AMIA), Inc., in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture, held the highly anticipated 19th National Mango Festival from...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday, May 22 renewed his push for the creation of a National Public School Database to streamline the enrollment process in the country. Gatchalian filed Senate Bill No. 478 or the proposed Public School Database Act, which mandates the Department of Education (DepEd)...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is currently finalizing the calendar for the incoming school year, Education Undersecretary and Spokesperson Michael Poa on Friday, May 19, said. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) Poa gave an update on the preparations for the opening of the School Year (SY) in an...
