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Speaker Martin Romualdez Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Sunday vowed that the House of Representatives, in partnership with President Marcos, will continue to pursue programs to further bring down inflation by reducing or at least stabilizing food prices. Romualdez made the commitment in reaction to the report of thePhilippine Statistics …

ALL FOR A TOUCH. Thousands of Black Nazarene devotees line up at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila for the traditional “Pahalik” as many stay in line – even outside the Catholic image’s home, at the Quiapo Church (photo below) — to pray for good health and healing from the supposedly …

The government is eyeing possible sanctions against the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) and several power plant operators over the massive power blackouts in Western Visayas that affected schools, businesses, and livelihoods, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said. (Photo from the Presidential Communications Office) In a statement released …

CAMP Marcelo A. Adduru, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – The Police Regional Office-2 on Friday destroyed illegal firecrackers seized in Cagayan Valley worth P116,762. THE Police Regional Office-2 destroyed seized illegal firecrackers worth P116,800 on Friday. (Photo via Liezle Basa-Inigo) These firecrackers were Piccolo, Pop-Pop, Five Star, Pla-Pla, Lolo Thunder, Giant …

Newly appointed apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Pagadian Ozamiz Archbishop Martin Jumoad has called on the faithful to pray for the increasing number of vacant dioceses in the country. Manila Bulletin photo Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Jumoad as the temporary caretaker of the Pagadian diocese following the recent death …

DAVAO CITY – The Archdiocese of Davao announced that Archbishop Emeritus Fernando R. Capalla passed away before dawn on Saturday, January 5. He was 89. CAPALLA Capalla, a former president of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines from 2003 to 2005, was one of the most influential peace advocates …

United States Ambassador to Manila MaryKay Carlson believes that the alliance between the Philippines and the United States is “stronger than ever” as she met with the country’s top defense officials amid China’s demands for both countries to stop their military activities in the West Philippine Sea. (From left) AFP …

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) opened its 2024 Search for Outstanding Government Workers to honor their dedication and commitment. CSC / Manila Bulletin In a statement released on Jan. 5, CSC explained that this annual award under the Honor Awards Program (HAP) aims to recognize civil servants who have shown …

An environmental group staged a rally in front of Quiapo Church on Saturday, Jan. 6, urging Black Nazarene devotees to make this year’s Traslacion litter-free. Photo from EcoWaste Coalition/MANILA BULLETIN The EcoWaste Coalition called on all devotees to maintain cleanliness during the feast of the Black Nazarene as it is …

DESTAB TALKS. Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, in a television interview, says the people agitating the military are ‘allied with the Dutertes.’ Screengrabs from ANC, Facebook live Pension, peace talks issues used to agitate military Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV said the people behind moves to “agitate” active members of …