At the last session day of the First Regular Session of the 19th Congress, Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri highlighted the accomplishments of the Upper Chamber, saying that the body responded to the needs of the people and the challenges of the times. Senate President Juan Miguel...
The Senate on Wednesday (May 31) approved the bicameral conference committee report on the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill which President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has certified as urgent. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri is thankful that the House of Representatives...
The Senate has ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the bill increasing the disability pension of veterans. Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said that after nearly three decades, disabled veterans can now look forward to getting a higher monthly pension, as Senate Bill No. 1480 seeks...
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has acquired two floors of the Savya Financial Center in Arca South, Taguig, for P1.6 billion, estimated to save the government agency P4.7 billion if it leases the property for 25 years. In a statement, IPOPHL said the purchase agreement...
Philippine Navy (PN) ship BRP Andres Bonifacio (PS-17) will test its capabilities to respond to disasters and intercept enemy forces at sea as it joins the Multilateral Naval Exercise “Komodo” (MNEK) in Makassar, Indonesia in the first week of June. *(Courtesy of Philippine Navy's Fleet Marine...
Concessionaire-firm National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) claimed that its overall performance has improved, compared to the time when the transmission system was still operated by the government. In a statement to the media, NGCP said, its “overall performance in operating the grid...
The Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP) has high hopes for the Filipino athletes that will compete at the 19th Juniors and 14th Seniors Rhythmic Gymnastic Asian Championship which will kick off Wednesday, May 31, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium inside the Rizal Sports Complex in Manila....
OFF THE BEATEN PATH You’ve planned out your road trip. Marked the spots on the route that you want to visit. But what do you use for your road trip? You don’t need a special vehicle. You don’t need to get an SUV with giant mud tires. You don’t even need a vehicle with a RTT (roof...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL After “Betty,” El Niño As we were writing this column, residents of Luzon were heaving a collective sigh of relief. PAGASA had just reported that “Betty” had just been reported downgraded to the category of “typhoon.” International forecasters said the typhoon...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Some Bible scholars will see in today’s Gospel episode an allusion to the Virgin Mary as the “Ark of the Covenant,” one of the many titles in her litany. Given Luke’s propensity for symbolism and allusion, this may not altogether be far-fetched. Can Luke be alluding to the...
The Senate minority bloc is pushing for an “iron-clad” provision in the Senate’s version of the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) Act to guarantee that pension funds in the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Social Security System (SSS) would not be compromised in the...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Gospel • Mark 10:28-31 For not responding to Jesus’ invitation, the rich young man went away sad (Mk 10:22). This is the result of his valuing his wealth more than the true “treasures” of the Kingdom. Now Peter, as the spokesman of the disciples, tells Jesus that they have...
