People & Politics

House, Senate leaders welcome PBBM’s call for special session to act on priority bills

By Brian Campued The leaders of the Senate and the House of Representatives both expressed their readiness to conduct a special session after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. issued Proclamation No. 1318...

Palace welcomes new Senate leadership following 2-day impasse

By Brian Campued Malacañang on Wednesday said it recognizes the legitimacy of the recent changes in Senate leadership after Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian was elected as acting Senate President. In a message shortly after...

Jinggoy yields to plunder warrant; Bonoan under hospital arrest

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet As part of efforts to make those involved in the flood control mess liable for their actions, the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division issued an arrest warrant Monday against some...

Malacañang slams Dutertes’ tirades vs. PBBM admin

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet “Ang mga binabanggit ni Mayor Baste, alam po natin na ito ay walang katotohanan.” In a briefing on Monday, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire...

PBBM appoints Francis Tolentino as new Acting Labor Secretary

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet In a briefing on Monday, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro announced the appointment of former Senator Francis Tolentino as the new Acting...

Comelec ready to coordinate with Ombudsman on Marcoleta’s case

By Ferdinand Patinio | Philippine News Agency The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is ready to assist the Office of the Ombudsman on the filing of plunder and bribery charges against Senator Rodante...

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