Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque sounds hopeful again that Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio might change her mind and run for president next year. This was apparent during the virtual press conference Tuesday, Oct. 19, when Roque was asked whether or not he would vie for a Senate seat in...
Presidential aspirant Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Tuesday said he is committed to protect himself and President Duterte from the International Criminal Court (ICC) should he win the presidency. Dela Rosa said he wants to protect himself, and Duterte, since both of them are co-accused for...
Presidential aspirant Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Tuesday said he agrees to proposals that seek to amend the substitution rule under the country’s electoral law. Dela Rosa, who earlier said he is willing to give way to Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, should she decide to run for...
President Duterte has signed into law the regulatory framework for the safe operations of the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) industry. LPG cylinders (Photo from Wikimedia Commons) Enacted was Republic Act (RA) No.11592, or the LPG Industry Regulation Act. It was approved by the President on Oct. 14,...
President Duterte vowed that the government will remain steadfast in securing the country against terrorism, violent extremism, and other lawless elements. President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during a televised public briefing. (Screenshot from Facebook live) The Chief Executive made this promise as...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go commended the country’s security forces and the people of Marawi City for demonstrating courage and for their sacrifice in supporting the efforts of the Duterte administration in achieving peace in the country. Accompanying President Rodrigo Duterte to grace the...
President Duterte assured local candidates of PDP-LABAN that the party will support them throughout the campaign but asked them to ensure the integrity of the upcoming elections in 2022. resident Duterte leads the PDP-Laban oath-taking rites for its new members and proclamation of local candidates...
President Duterte gave a respectful nod on Saturday night, Oct. 16 to the father of his rival for the chairmanship of the ruling Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban), the late Senator Aquilino "Nene" Pimentel Jr. Aquilino "Nene" Pimentel Jr. (Photo from Wikipedia) Duterte was...
Senator Richard Gordon on Saturday, October 16, said that the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee's inquiry on the government's COVID-19 pandemic purchases will continue even amid talks on the 2022 elections. Sen. Richard Gordon (MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) "Tatapusin natin 'yan at hindi naman importante...
President Duterte has assured the residents of Marawi that the government is doing its best to finish the rehabilitation of the war-torn Islamic city. President Rodrigo Duterte leads the commemoration of the 4th Anniversary of the Liberation of Marawi City from terrorist influence at the Rizal Park...
Vice President Leni Robredo said she was "saddened" but not surprised by the Philippine's low ranking in the latest World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index, especially with was she has seen under the Duterte administration. Vice President Leni Robredo (Mark Balmores/ MANILA BULLETIN)...
Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. has denied having plans to run for president in the 2022 elections. Senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. (Office of Sen. Revilla/bongrevillajr.ph) Revilla addressed the statement of his party mate, Surigao del Sur Representative Prospero Pichay, that the senator was one...
