House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left), Vice President Sara Duterte (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez says he still considers Vice President Sara Duterte as his friend. This, despite the apparent falling out between the two high-ranking elected officials earlier this year. Asked in a television interview Tuesday, Dec. 19, if …
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PBBM: PHL needs ‘paradigm shift’ in dealing with China on West PHL Sea issue
President Bongbong Marcos told Japanese media over the weekend that the Philippines needed a “paradigm shift” in dealing with China on the West Philippine Sea. /PCO/ (Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has said the Philippines needs a “paradigm shift” in dealing with China on the West Philippine Sea issue, noting that …
Read More »Paradigm shift needed for WPS issue—PBBM
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos New approach to dealing with China sought President Marcos said the Philippines is exploring a “paradigm shift” to deal with China’s continuous aggression and harassment in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). During an interview with Japanese media on the sidelines of …
Read More »Speaker: P500B ‘ayuda’ in budget
Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez Next year’s national budget includes almost P500 billion for social amelioration programs or “ayuda” for millions of poor and low-income families, Speaker Martin Romualdez said yesterday. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to sign the proposed 2024 spending program today (Wednesday) at the Palace. “For …
Read More »Gov’t getting tough on PUVs on strike—Artes
MMDA chairman Romando Artes The government is now taking a tough stance against striking jeepney drivers, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Romando Artes said during the second day of the 12-day transport strike on Tuesday. The government, he added, would no longer consider the demands of the drivers and …
Read More »5 lay Filipinos set to receive papal award for church service
Five Filipinos have been chosen to receive the “Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice” award, the highest papal honor bestowed upon laypersons for their outstanding and generous service to the Church through Caritas Manila. Photo from Diocese of Bridgeport The highest medal that lay people can receive from the pope recognized Fernando …
Read More »Bajau youth graduates with business degree through DSWD’s 4Ps program
Despite financial constraints and challenges, Jeraldyn Bansale, a former monitored child from the Bajau indigenous community in Leyte, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree. Jeraldyn Bansale, a former monitored child from the Bajau indigenous community in Leyte, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business …
Read More »DILG establishes enhanced fight vs human trafficking, VAWC
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) conducted a program that provides the local government units (LGUs) in the Zamboanga Peninsula with essential measures to enhance the continuing fight against violence against women and children (VAWC) and human trafficking. In a statement, the DILG Region IX Office noted …
Read More »PH records 50% increase in daily Covid-19 cases
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, Dec. 18 said there were 2,725 new Covid-19 infections in the Philippines between Dec. 12 and 18. (Ali Vicoy/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) This signifies a “50 percent increase” compared to the preceding week, from Dec. 5 to 11, with an average daily …
Read More »PBBM back in PHL, touts P14.5 billion worth of investment commitments secured during Japan trip
President Bongbong Marcos arrived in the country from Japan on Monday, Dec. 18./PCO/ (Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos arrived in the country from Japan on Monday night, bringing with him what the Palace said was a substantial amount of investment pledges and security and cooperation guarantees. The President and his delegation …
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