Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Friday, February 24 expressed his support to proposals that seek to declare as unlawful the policy of a "no permit, no exam” in all public and private schools. Estrada reiterated that a learner’s inability to pay his or her tuition and other school fees...
Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) chairperson Lala Sotto-Antonio on Thursday, February 23, expressed her gratitude to Senators Francis “Tol” Tolentino, Grace Poe and Sherwin Gatchalian for filing separate bills that would amend and expand the mandate of the Board....
Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Arlene Brosas raised a howl on what she called “uncalled for macho theatrics” of Senator Robin Padilla over his remark on wanting to leave the Senate because he “can’t have women here.” Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas (House of Representatives PH)...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Tuesday, Feb. 21, warned local chief executives not to hire public school teachers based on favors and patronage, where one gets hired based on political and family ties. Vice President Sara Duterte speaks at the 2023 General Assembly of the...
Parañaque City 1st District Representative Edwin Olivarez will launch the “Kumusta na ang Puso mo Parañaqueño” project on Thursday, Feb. 23. Olivarez said the project will be held in coordination with the office of his brother, Mayor Eric Olivarez, and his son, Councilor Pablo “Paolo”...
Right in the middle of an economic crisis, railway operators are raring to increase fares, but it's still the call of the Department of Transportation (DOTr). During the public hearing on Friday, February 17, petitioners for train fare adjustmentsLight Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) for Light Rail...
The Mandaluyong City local government was recognized by the Inter-Agency Council for Traffic (I-ACT) on Monday, Feb. 13, for its exceptional initiatives and programs aimed at providing the public with safe, fast, and comfortable public transportation during the Covid-19 pandemic. The awarding...
Public school teachers may receive more benefits, such as free medical check up and legal advice, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte said on Monday, Feb. 13. Vice President Sara Duterte is the guest speaker during the Kalinga 28th founding anniversary and 4th Bodong Festival in...
In celebration of Civil Registration Month, the Pasay City government is offering free certified true copies (CTC) of birth, death, and marriage certificates. Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said the free services is being offered by the Local City Registry Office (LCRO) on Feb. 13 - 17. Romulo...
The House Committee on Constitutional Amendments will stay the course on its Charter change (Cha-cha) deliberations. President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Jr. (left) and Cagayan de Oro 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (Facebook) Panel chairman, Cagayan de Oro 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez gave this...
The House of Representatives leadership wants the ongoing Charter Change (Cha-cha) discussions to have "special focus" on lifting the restrictive economic provisions of the 36-year-old Constitution. Cagayan de Oro 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez's Facebook) This was confirmed Friday, Feb.10 by...
National Scientist Dr. Angel C. Alcala, considered the father of marine protected areas (MPAs), is certain to be remembered for a long while. Despite his passing on Feb. 1, 2023, his memories and legacy will continue to live on and linger not only among his family and close associates, but also on...
