Palace to ‘Simbang Gabi’ attendees: Observe Covid-19 protocols
Malacañang on Wednesday advised those attending the nine-day Simbang Gabi to strictly adhere to minimum health standards to prevent Covid-19 transmission.
Day: December 15, 2021
Bicam committee approves proposed P5.02T national budget for 2022
Members of the Bicameral Conference Committee on Wednesday approved the proposed P5.024 trillion national budget for 2022, the last budget to be approved under the Duterte administration.
21 generals, top military officials get CA nod
Some 21 generals and senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) led by the commander of the Western Mindanao Command were confirmed by the powerful Commission on Appointments on Wednesday.
Duterte to spend ‘more time’ with family after retirement in 2022: Palace
President Rodrigo Duterte wants to spend “more time” with his family, his spokesman said when asked about the reason why the chief executive dropped his bid to become a senator.
WATCH | Laglag sa Cebu! Rep. Garcia won’t recommend Marcos Jr endorsement pending disqualification suit
“I cannot possibly ask the party, our mayors, leaders and supporters to exert efforts and expend resources for a candidate who might later on be disqualified,” says Rep. Juan Pablo Garcia, One Cebu’s secretary general.
Leila: Digong’s ‘friendship’ with China only benefits him, not PH
Senator Leila de Lima criticized President Rodrigo Duterte for claiming that the territorial issue in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) does not affect what he believed to be a “friendship” between Philippines and China.
Salceda wants fewer barriers to foreign investments: In this beauty contest, we can’t be dimmest star in the region
House Committee on Ways and Means chairperson and Albay Rep. Joey Salceda has renewed his call for the government to lower barriers that thwart foreign direct investment.
House OKs bill strengthening Comelec field offices
The House of Representatives has approved on second reading a measure seeking to strengthen Commission on Elections (Comelec) field offices by upgrading and creating new plantilla positions.
Gov’t allows resumption of cockpit operations in Alert Level 2 areas
The Philippine government has allowed the operation of cockpits and traditional cockfighting in areas under Alert level 2, Malacañang said Wednesday.
Marcos Jr saddened by Duterte’s exit from Senate race, vows to enhance his legacy programs
Former Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. continues to show respect and support for President Duterte despite his recent tirade against him.
