MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to discuss defense cooperation, trade and investment, renewable energy and other key areas of mutual interest. In a statement, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced that Steinmer will embark on a state visit in the Philippines […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines – Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong on Wednesday said lawmakers must not let pressure affect them as Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial nears, adding that personal attacks should not sidetrack the proceedings. Officials have a duty to uphold the 1987 Constitution, and senators should continue carrying out their mandate to […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines – Camarines Sur 1st District Rep. Tsuyoshi Anthony “Hori” Horibata, representing House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III at the opening of the 20th Manila Foods and Beverages Expo (MAFBEX) at the World Trade Center, on Wednesday highlighted the productivity of the House of Representatives and its focus on measures that support economic […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines – As he continued to insist on Monday on being Senate president, Alan Peter Cayetano noted that there were already two upper chambers – “the Senate of the Philippines and the Senate of Malacañang.” According to Cayetano, Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian rejected his proposal of an interim setup, under which both […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag pressed on Monday that the testimonies of the 18 self-proclaimed bagmen of former Rep. Zaldy Co are “weak” and “mostly hearsay.” Matibag asserted this during the Senate blue ribbon committee’s consultative meeting on its flood-control probe. “The majority of the statements are hearsay so […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has recognized Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian’s leadership and expects the chamber’s internal dispute to be resolved without affecting the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, House Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega V of La Union said on Sunday. Speaking in an interview on dzBB’s Bantay Balita […]
Read MoreMANILA — Bringing mangoes and wigs in a suitcase, Bicol Saro Party-List Rep. Terry Ridon slammed what he said were lies about alleged corruption using suitcases filled with money. Men claiming to be bodyguards and bagmen of former congressman Zaldy Co told senators in Thursday that Ridon was one of the alleged recipients of cash. […]
Read MoreMANILA – Strengthening relations with foreign partners, advancing education initiatives, and monitoring the progress of key infrastructure projects topped President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s agenda this week. In line with Marcos’ foreign policy anchored on promoting peace and protecting national interests, the Philippines formally elevated its ties with Vietnam with an Enhanced Strategic Partnership during the […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The drama at the Senate is part of a tipping point aimed at ousting President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. so that Vice President Sara Duterte can take power, according to National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag. When discussing the Senate drama, Matibag was referring to the recent shootout incident at […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Friday said Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano does not have the same decency or respect for the rule of law as the late former Senate President Jose Avelino to resolve the ongoing Senate leadership dispute to the Supreme Court. With Cayetano still insisting he is Senate president after […]
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