Contemporary artist Leeroy New (standing, center) unveils his latest work, a 132-meter installation titled ‘Flight of the Lucky Wood Dragon,’ made of different indigenous materials and displayed at Lucky Chinatown Mall on Monday, a few days before the Chinese New Year. New is joined by Lucky Chinatown General Manager Nori Mizoguchi, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Cluster […]
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Pledge to finish talks on economic ‘Cha-cha’ by March hangs The Senate will not be rushed into proposing changes in the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution, putting into question a commitment senators made to House leaders that they would be able to do so by the end of March. “I just wish to reiterate […]
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The Department of Justice on Monday warned those advocating for the secession of Mindanao or other parts of the country that they will face the full force of the law. The DOJ said it “stands firmly against any attempts to undermine the unity and territorial integrity of the Philippines, as enshrined in the Constitution” after […]
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Majority of Filipinos are satisfied with the performance of President Marcos, the latest “Tugon ng Masa” survey of OCTA Research showed. The survey showed that 59 percent of Filipinos were “satisfied with the way the nation is being governed by the current administration” – a three percentage point increase from the October 2023 survey results. […]
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Officials of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines urged the government to use all legal means to protect Filipino fishermen from continued harassment by the Chinese Coast Guard in the West Philippine Sea.In a signed statement, Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas said the administration might need to seek help from other allied countries, like the […]
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Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Monday called for an immediate briefing from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on the recent cyberattacks on several Philippine government websites purportedly from Chinese hackers, saying this was an issue on national security. Meanwhile, the Philippine Coast Guard on Monday assured the public that its website […]
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Presidential appointees are being placed under review to ensure that qualified employees and officials will remain in the government, the Presidential Communications Office confirmed Monday. ‘’This is a directive to all presidential appointees, including those appointed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., as part of performance review and to ensure continuing qualifications to remain in […]
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Consumers are facing a double whammy as oil firms announced a price hike of as much as P1.50 per liter for diesel fuel, while power rates of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) are also expected to go up this week. Oil firms also increased the price of kerosene by P0.80 per liter and gasoline by […]
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Major political parties in the House of Representatives on Monday approved a resolution that upheld the “honor and integrity” of the chamber, supported the leadership of Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, and denounced the “confrontational stance” of the Senate against them. At least 287 lawmakers voted for the adoption of House Resolution (HR)1562, expressing their […]
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Speaker: Senators can do alternative people’s initiative Speaker Martin Romualdez said the House will follow the lead of the Senate in effecting Charter amendments through a constituent assembly. In a letter to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, he said the House will also leave it up to the Senate to take the lead in pursuing […]
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The House of Representatives has approved 100 percent of the bills prioritized by President Marcos in his 2023 State of the Nation Address, and the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC), and is waiting for the Senate to do its job, Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez said Friday. “The 2023 LEDAC [list] that we put in […]
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Consumers can expect pump prices to go up again next week, with gasoline expected to rise by as much as P2.10 per liter to reflect the movement of prices in the world market for oil. Industry sources said that based on the four-day trading of the Mean of Platts Singapore, the pricing benchmark used by […]
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Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Friday pledged support for local manufacturers of modern jeepneys, reiterating their priority status within the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP), which is now subject to a thorough review. “Our priority will be Philippine-made as this will bring outPhilippine jobs and all other benefits,” Romualdez said during adialogue conducted […]
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday ordered the Department of Energy and Energy Regulatory Commission to study the possibility of allowing third parties to construct transmission projects. He also called on the country’s key energy players to make sure there will be “reliable power at all times.” Mr. Marcos made the call during the historic […]
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CNN Philippines is shutting down its free-television operations in the country after nine years amid mounting financial losses, its owner said Friday. D. Edgard Cabangon, chairman of ALC Group of Companies and Nine Media Corp., which owns and operates CNN Philippines, confirmed to Manila Standard in a text message that the channel would go off […]
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Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Friday denied attacking any administration ally, particularly Vice President Sara Duterte. Romualdez, who served as one of Duterte’s two campaign managers during the May 2022 national elections, admitted that he in fact “misses” the Vice President. “On my part, I have not attacked any ally of this administration. Idon’t […]
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In the heart of Iloilo City, Philippines, a vibrant tapestry of history, faith, and pulsating rhythms unfolds every fourth Sunday of January. It is the Dinagyang Festival — a kaleidoscope of color, movement, and devotion, drawing thousands to witness its electrifying spectacle. Dinagyang is one of the many festivals in the country that serves as […]
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The Philippines and Vietnam are both enmeshed in a maritime dispute with China following China’s sweeping claims of the South China Sea When President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. makes a state visit to Vietnam on Monday, Southeast Asian neighbors, and even China, are likely to listen to him and watch him and his hosts’ shuffle. The […]
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In the eerie backdrop of political ambiguity, Romualdez’s vision for CongressTV becomes a beacon of democracy In the shadow of political machinations, House Speaker Martin Romualdez emerges as a protagonist, not in a tale of suspense, but in a narrative of transparency, accountability, and inclusivity. The launch of CongressTV, a dedicated digital channel broadcasting the […]
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4 groups reaffirm support to Marcos in audience with Speaker Four major groups of retired military generals sought an audience Monday with Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez to reaffirm their support to the administration of President Marcos and the leadership of both houses of Congress. Twenty-two retired generals attended the meeting with the Speaker, which […]
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Amid reports that the International Criminal Court (ICC) could soon issue warrants for his arrest for leading former President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody war on drugs, Senator Ronald dela Rosa challenged President Marcos to “be man enough” to tell them if the government indeed allowed the court’s investigators into the country. Dela Rosa was reacting to […]
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United Nations Special Rapporteur (UNSR) on Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan arrived in Manila for a 12-day visit on the invitation of the Philippine government. Khan landed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 onboard flight MH806 from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia around 12:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22. The Department of Foreign […]
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House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday denied issuing a directive to push for a people’s initiative for Charter change, as Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos said barangay officials are allowed to participate in the signature campaign that seeks to amend the 1987 Constitution. “No orders,” Romualdez said in response to the allegation of Senator Ronald dela […]
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Actress and television host Kris Aquino took to Instagram yesterday to reveal that she is suffering from lupus on top of other autoimmune diseases she is currently dealing with. Her doctors told her she is exhibiting early signs of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), commonly known as lupus, she said, while her CREST syndrome – a […]
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Consumers are facing a hefty price hike of P1.30 per liter for gasoline and P0.95 per liter for diesel effective 6 a.m. today (Tuesday) to reflect the ongoing volatility in the world oil market. Oil firms, however, will not adjust kerosene prices this week. Seaoil Philippines and Cleanfuel issued their respective advisories of the oil […]
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Bakers are seeking a P2 increase in the price of a loaf of Pinoy Tasty Bread and a P0.20 hike in the price of Pinoy Pandesal amid rising production costs. Samahang Panadero ng Pilipinas president Chito Chavez said flour prices have risen to P950 per bag from only P700 during the last approved price increase […]
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The National Security Council (NSC) on Monday condemned the Chinese Coast Guard for its latest harassment of Filipino fishermen in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) and urged Beijing to match its actions with its promises in talks with Manila. “Our appeal to China is that this 2024, they should match with action on the ground […]
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Speaker Martin Romualdez launched Monday what he described as the House of Representatives’ historic and pioneering CongressTV, where Filipinos will not be limited to just monitoring legislative deliberations to push the pro-poor agenda of President Marcos, but also join, through an interactive platform, in the formulation of laws. Congress TV airs daily from 9 am […]
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Renewable energy-powered pumps to ensure sustainability, better rice yields for farmers in Oriental Mindoro A farming community in Calapan Oriental Mindoro, is now enjoying a worry-free future in terms of rice productivity and sustainability with the turn-over of the solar-powered water pump project providing much-needed irrigation in Barangay Santa Cruz this year. Dubbed “Agos para […]
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The House of Representatives under the leadership of Speaker Martin Romualdez is working to facilitate the immediate release of P35-million in financial aid for the families affected by the recent flooding and landslides in the Davao Region. The assistance includes 17,500 food packs to be distributed across seven congressional districts in the provinces of Davao […]
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Greenfield Development Corporation received a special award from the Department of Human Settlement and Urban Development (DHSUD) Region 4A Cabalarzon for its dedication to crafting sustainable master-planned communitiesthat strike a careful balance between development and green open spaces. The recognition underscores Greenfield’s commitment to creating communities that prioritize environmental considerations alongside progress. DHSUD, formerly known as the […]
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The Sandiganbayan has cleared Senator Jinggoy Estrada of plunder charges, but found him guilty of direct and indirect bribery, in relation to his involvement in the multibillion-peso pork barrel scam. The fifth division of the anti-graft court released its verdict, Friday morning, Jan. 19. The cases stemmed from his reported transactions with controversial businesswoman Janet […]
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