OVP supports VP Sara’s children’s book
As the office requested a P10 million (US$177,248) investment in the 2025 national budget to provide the book to students, the Office of the Vice President disputed Vice President Sara….
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“Heads will roll” says Marcos on Alice Guo’s departure
In response to the reported departure of fired Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, who has been connected to offshore illegal gaming operations, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared on Wednesday to….
Manila Zoo welcomes new lion cub “Isla” donated by Manila Achievers Lions Club
Manila Zoo introduces its newest member, a young female lion named “Isla,” as an addition to the zoo’s exhibition and animal collection. Led by Manila City under the leadership of….
Alice Guo left the Philippines, traveled to Singapore and Malaysia as per Risa Hontiveros
Sen. Risa Hontiveros said on Monday that Alice Guo, the mayor of Bamban Tarlac who was ousted, had left the country and traveled to Singapore and Malaysia. “I am now….
P21 pesos each meal based on NEDA’s poverty threshold, questioned by the Senators
Several senators questioned the National Economic and Development Authority’s (NEDA) poverty threshold in estimating the poverty rate in the Philippines, which is unreasonably low given recent rises in food prices. ….
Marcos aims to establish “formal structure” to assist Filipino athletes stand out globally
On Tuesday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomed Team Philippines following their historic success at the Paris 2024 Olympics. He also guaranteed the Filipino athletes that he would build “formal structure”….
LIST: Cinemalaya concluded its 2024 Film Festival winners
After ten days of screening, Cinemalaya conducted their awarding ceremony last August 11, 2024. A docu-fiction film called “Tumandok” follows the life of a 16-year old tribal chief’s daughter who….
Padilla proposes a bill allowing the death penalty for rapists
Senator Robin Padilla filed a bill on Monday that would authorize the death sentence for those who commit acts of sexual assault and violence. He noted that the present law….
Special Voter Registration for PDLs at New Bilibid Prison upholds constitutional rights
A special voters’ registration for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) is currently taking place at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP), as announced by Bureau of Corrections Director General Gregorio Pio….
“Where were you when the people needed you?’’, says young lawmakers to VP Duterte
In the House of Representatives, young lawmakers objected on Sunday to Vice President Sara Duterte’s allegations that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. neglected to provide funding for flood control projects in….