The House plenary hall The Committee of the Whole in the House of Representatives approved its pro-Charter change (Cha-cha) measure, Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No.7, on Wednesday afternoon, March 6, after roughly six days of plenary...
The Commission on Appointments (CA) has approved the ad interim appointments of Brig. General Ramon P. Zagala, former chief of the Presidential Security Group (PSG), and 45 other flag officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Zagala, former Commander of the PSG, was...
Filipinos may soon opt to pay their miscellaneous fees online as the Bureau of Customs (BOC) partners with the Landbank of the Philippines (Landbank) to use its digital payment system. In a statement, the BOC announced that it inked a memorandum of agreement with Landbank to utilize its...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Today, our column joins the ongoing discussion about the recent move by the Department of Education to take the initial steps for the return of the school calendar to how it previously was. Before we do, I would like to thank our readers, friends, and colleagues who took the...
REFLECTIONS TODAY At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, there was a lot of talk on the “new normal.” The important question that people were asking was not anymore the lamenting, “How can this be?” but the anxious, “How will it be?” Like the past world wars, the effects of this...
A toast led by Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin in honor of the health of His Majesty the Emperor, the continued peace and prosperity of the Japanese people, and the lasting friendship between the Philippines and Japan. This was joined by Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo, H.E. Ambassador...
While some senators have affirmed their support for the leadership of Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri amid rumors of replacement, some have yet to sign the resolution or statement of support for him. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri (Senate PRIB Photo) At...
CHR Chairperson Richard Palpal-Latoc, Atty. Judelyn T. Macapili, H.E. Amb. Luc Véron of the Delegation of European Union, and H.E. Amb. Miguel Utray Delgado of the Embassy of Spain The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) and Zamboanga Mayor Hon. John Dalipe welcomed H.E. Luc Véron of the...
The University of the East (UE) has invited incoming freshmen to an open house event on March 7 and 8, where they can take a free admission test, tour campus, and meet with student organizations and athletes. Photo from UE In a statement, UE said both of its campuses in Manila and Caloocan will...
REFLECTIONS TODAY What does it take to forgive? In the Gospel, Peter asks how many times he must forgive his brother who sins against him. He thinks he is being generous when he proposes his answer: seven times. After all, that is the perfect number. Jesus suggests something...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Glutathione hit the front pages and trended on social media for the wrong reasons. The wife of a first-time senator posted that nothing can stop her from having her glutathione intravenous (IV) drip, even while she’s in the senator’s office. Naturally, netizens came down...
ONE FOR THE ROAD I’ve said it many times before and I’ll say it again till I’m blue in the face – one of the biggest threats to our economy and quality of life is traffic and poor public transportation infrastructure. Not only does it affect business owners, but for many employees, the most...
