“Without a doubt, what this only means is more killings, and even more impunity.” This was the statement of human rights alliance Karapatan Secretary General Cristina Palabay following the “asserted continuation” of the drug war that began under outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte’s...
President Rodrigo Duterte will be giving additional incentives to the Filipino athletes who won medals in the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games held in Hanoi, Vietnam, Sen. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go said on Monday. Go, who chairs the Senate Committee on Sports, said these additional incentives...
Outgoing Vice President Leni Robredo, who just came back from a two-week vacation in the United States, congratulated Vice President-elect Sara Duterte-Carpio for her win in the May 9 polls and assured the readiness of her team for a “smooth transition.” Outgoing Vice President Leni Robredo...
President Duterte has declined President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s offer for him to become drug czar in the new administration. Former presidential legal adviser and spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Monday, May 30, he called the outgoing President about Marcos Jr.'s proposal. But...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said he is confident that naming President Duterte as the drug czar would be a major boost to the incoming administration of President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. President Duterte (Malacañang photo) Go stressed that Duterte’s commitment to fight...
The camp of Vice President-elect Sara Duterte has reached out to the camp of outgoing Vice President Leni Robredo for the sake of a "smooth and orderly" transition. Vice President-elect Sara Duterte (left) and outgoing Vice President Leni Robredo (MANILA BULLETIN) This was confirmed late Sunday...
Senator Leila de Lima on Sunday thanked US Senate Majority Whip Richad Durbin for reiterating his call for her immediate release and for pressing for a definitive US reponse to her continued unjust detention. De Lima, a vocal critic of the Duterte administration, said she is also grateful to United...
Education workers urged outgoing President Duterte to show some concern for teachers by certifying as urgent the legislation for tax-exemption of election service pay. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines pressed Duterte to “certify as urgent” the...
The Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs has recommended further investigation on Charlie “Atong” Ang’s “e-sabong” (online cockfight) firm, Lucky 8 Star Quest which has been linked to the numerous disappearance of some cockfighting enthusiasts. Senate panel led by Sen....
Senator Aquilino Pimentel III on Wednesday (May 25) said President Duterte should give presumptive President Ferdinand ‘’Bongbong’’ R. Marcos Jr. the option to appoint his own officials. Pimentel issued the statement on the possibility that some, if not one, nominee of the Duterte...
State pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) was commended by Malacañang’s 8888 Citizens' Complaint Center for achieving a 100 percent resolution rate on its members' concerns. This is GSIS's 5th consecutive year of receiving the perfect rating from the Office of the President....
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go said he hopes that the next Senate President will continue the initiatives of the Duterte administration and pass measures that prioritizes the welfare of struggling Filipinos in light of the ongoing pandemic. Go made the call when asked about his views about the...
