Marcos: Rest in peace, last Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday mourned the death of former Soviet Union President Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev, who died at the age of 91 on Tuesday after a long illness.
Day: August 31, 2022
DOT mulls new tourism slogan highlighting Filipino brand
Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco on Wednesday said the country’s tourism slogan will be enhanced to be more reflective of the Filipino brand.
‘Schools should remain as safe havens for students’ – Risa
Senator Risa Hontiveros is seeking a Senate inquiry in connection with constant reports of sexual harassment committed by educators in various schools across the country.
‘May tinatago ba kayo?’ Bato calls out BOC’s lack of transparency in agri-smuggling records
Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa castigated the leadership of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) over the agency’s supposed lack of transparency in releasing the records in connection with agriculture smuggling in the country.
Marcos praises outgoing Lao envoy’s contribution for improving ties
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. commended outgoing Lao People’s Democratic Republic Ambassador Songkane Luangmuninthone for his contribution to the bilateral relations of the Philippines and Laos.
Marami pang bubungkalin: Various issues in sugar fiasco remains unresolved – Tolentino
Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chair Francis ‘Tol’ N. Tolentino said several issues hounding the controversial botched large-scale importation of sugar have yet to be resolved.
Marcos appoints new Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center execs
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Alexander Ramos as the new Executive Director of Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), Malacañang announced Wednesday.
Return no-contact apprehension fees paid by motorists — 1Pacman party-list
A party-list lawmaker has called on agencies and local government units (LGUs) implementing the controversial no-contact apprehension policy (NCAP) to return the fines paid by supposed violators.
PCSO chief says e-sabong diminishes STL revenues: ‘Wag na payagan para hindi kami mahirapan’
The operations of e-sabong will only eat away the revenues of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) games.
Palace respects Mike Rama order lifting face mask mandate
Malacañang said it respects the decision of Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama declaring the wearing of face masks in open spaces “non-obligatory.”
