MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has called for stricter implementation of laws to curb the unabated agricultural smuggling in the country. Pangilinan said only four out of 132 cases from 2021 to 2025 resulted in the filing of smuggling complaints with the Department of Justice, He noted that 90 percent of the cases […]
Read MoreAs December begins, House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Monday called on all congressmen to unite, set aside personal interests, and bring hope to the public. “Ngayong papalapit ang Pasko—hinihikayat ko kayong lahat: Magpakatatag. Maging liwanag. Maging tulay ng pagkakasundo. Maging dahilan ng pag-asa,” he said during the flag raising ceremony at the House […]
Read MorePresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to uphold patriotism and love of country as the nation marked the 162nd birth anniversary of Gat Andres Bonifacio on Sunday. In a statement, Marcos encouraged the public to follow Bonifacio’s example in defending the nation’s honor and upholding its virtues through their actions, “Buong-lugod nating isapuso ang […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP)-Laban on Saturday said that the International Criminal Court (ICC), aided by the Philippine government, decided to make former President Rodrigo Duterte its “whipping boy” to divert attention from corruption scandals and systematic failure. This statement, penned by deputy spokesperson Atty. Ferdinand Topacio, came after the five-member of […]
Read MoreThe International Criminal Court (ICC) delivers its decision on the interim release appeal of former President Rodrigo Duterte who is currently detained in The Hague, Netherlands over alleged crimes against humanity committed during his administration’s war on drugs. (Video by International Criminal Court) Duterte, who waived his right to be personally present at the hearing, […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday urged personnel of local government units and regional offices of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to uphold transparency and accountability in all government projects to prevent corruption. The president stressed the importance of open and participative governance at all levels in regaining […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Resigned Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co is now accusing first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos of trying to stop congressional inquiries into soaring food prices on behalf of her brother, Martin Araneta, who was then implicated in the 2022 onion price crisis. On Wednesday, the embattled former lawmaker claimed in his latest “tell-all” video […]
Read MoreQuezon City Representative Arjo Atayde and Caloocan Representative Dean Asistio on Tuesday voluntarily faced the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), denying allegations against them over alleged anomalous flood control projects. Atayde and Asistio were among the officials named by contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya during a Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing in September. “Bago po […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) said it believes that the court’s issuance of arrest warrants against former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co and several others in relation to infrastructure anomalies is a step toward attaining justice for the people. In a statement on Saturday, ICI executive director Brian Keith Hosaka said […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines – Senator Loren Legarda called for the full institutionalization of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda across all sectors of government during her keynote address at the 7th International Forum on Law and Religion in the Philippines, held at the University of the Philippines BGC Campus in Taguig City on November 21. […]
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