Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday asked the Senate impeachment court to “communicate” with the Sandiganbayan to allow Sens. Rodante Marcoleta and Jinggoy Estrada to attend Vice President Sara Duterte’s trial. “May I ask members of this court, through the presiding justice, to consider … communication with the Sandiganbayan for the attendance of Sens. Rodante […]
Read MorePresident Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday (Canada time) said the Philippines and the United States (US) continue to enjoy strong and expanding relations. Speaking to reporters before departing for Manila following his four-day official visit to Canada, Marcos said the status of Manila’s ties with Washington has remained steady while growing even stronger under […]
Read MoreThe opening of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s impeachment trial on Monday will be devoted primarily to legal and procedural matters. No witness will take the stand yet, according to House of Representatives impeachment adviser and spokesperson Robert Ace Barbers in a news release on Sunday. He explained that the first day will include the […]
Read MoreMalacañang on Friday (Canada time) said Senator Rodante Marcoleta will have the opportunity to defend himself in court following the filing of plunder charges against him by the Office of the Ombudsman. Speaking to reporters here at Sutton Place Hotel, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the administration remains firm in its policy of holding […]
Read MoreMalacañang on Friday (Canada time) said the Philippines’ classification as an upper middle income country should not be seen as the end goal of the country’s economic development. In a press briefing here at the Sutton Place Hotel, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the country’s new status is a milestone that reflects economic progress, […]
Read MoreSen. Imee Marcos is allegedly sowing hatred among Filipinos and “turning a blind eye” to the government’s work, Palace press officer Claire Castro said on Wednesday in response to the senator’s claim that the government lacks concern for farmers and fisherfolk. The senator joined members of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) during their rally on Tuesday evening at […]
Read MorePresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday urged members of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) to remain faithful to their constitutional duty to protect the Filipino people and defend the country’s democratic institutions. Speaking during the PAF’s 79th Founding Anniversary celebration, Marcos reminded air force personnel to consistently observe safety protocols in both missions and training […]
Read MorePresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reminded Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) members who staged a rally at the Edsa People Power Monument on Tuesday that holding a protest does not absolve a person from facing a pending case. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro relayed the president’s message as INC members staged a protest in support of Sen. […]
Read MoreThe prosecution team for the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte is ready for the start of the trial at the Senate Impeachment Court, Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon said on Tuesday. Ridon in an online interview said that the prosecution continues to prepare for the first day of trial on July 6, […]
Read MorePresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday turned over a total of P453.8 million in financial assistance to barangays in Sulu, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, and Zamboanga Sibugay to expand access to essential services and strengthen local development. In Sulu, P82 million was distributed to 410 barangays. Each barangay received P200,000, half of which […]
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