President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the lifting of the suspension of petroleum activities and the resumption of petroleum exploration in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Department of Energy (DOE) said.
Lakas ng star power! Isko Moreno, Tito Sotto lead early Pulse Asia survey of possible VP bets
Thanks perhaps to their strong name recall as showbiz personalities, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno and Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III are on top of voters’ minds as possible contenders for the vice presidency, according to Pulse Asia’s early survey on likely vice presidential contenders.
Don’t be cruel! Hontiveros calls for better PNP training on mental health
The country’s cops need more mental health training.
To better understand COVID situation, Robredo shares simpler, granular data tracker with public
The public can monitor the coronavirus situation in the country with the new tracker developed by the Office of the Vice President.
Guanzon: That low life who called UP scientists ‘bayaran’ is an ignoramus
Commission on Elections (Comelec) commissioner Rowena Guanzon has backed calls seeking the resignation of the DENR official, calling him “low life” and “ignoramus.”
Poe, Pacquiao dikit! 5 senators dominate Pulse Asia’s presidential survey
Five senators, along with Vice President Leni Robredo, lead Pulse Asia’s presidential survey 20 months before the May 2022 elections.
DENR Usec apology a ‘good move’ amid brewing UP firestorm, Angara says
Senator Sonny Angara has welcomed the public apology given by an environment official for his “bayaran ka” comment at the University of the Philippines (UP) marine science experts.
Bilis tumiklop! DENR exec says sorry for ‘bayaran’ slur
Environment Undersecretary Benny Antiporda apologized to the University of the Philippines (UP) community Thursday (October 15) for calling its experts “bayaran.”
Russia plan to produce Covid-19 vaccines in PH ‘very good news’: Palace
President Rodrigo Duterte has revealed that Russia has pledged to build a pharmaceutical facility in the country for the production of its vaccines against coronavirus disease (Covid-19).
Duterte still trusts Mark Villar amid alleged corruption in DPWH – Palace
Public Works Secretary Mark Villar has the full trust and confidence of President Duterte despite corruption allegations in his department, Malacañang said Thursday.
Duterte: Train cops to stop motorcycle-riding criminals
President Rodrigo Duterte is pushing for the training of police officers to end crimes committed by motorcycle-riding suspects.
DOJ, SolGen instructed to talk to SC on illegal drug destruction
President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the Department of Justice and the Office of the Solicitor General to coordinate with the courts on how to destroy confiscated drugs.
Kung ‘di pumasa ng bar: Duterte says nearly entered illegal-drug biz
If he failed the bar examinations, President Rodrigo Duterte joked that he would have probably become a drug dealer.
There is corruption in DPWH projects – Duterte
By Prince Golez Corruption exists in projects led by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), according to President Rodrigo Duterte. In a televised…
Duterte: Government has money to buy Covid-19 vaccines
By Prince Golez The government has funds to purchase vaccines for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), President Rodrigo Duterte said Wednesday. But, Duterte said that additional…
Duterte lauds Khovaev’s contribution to PH-Russia ties
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte congratulated outgoing Russian Ambassador to the Philippines Igor Khovaev on his successful tour of duty during the latter’s farewell call in Malacañang on Wednesday.
Bilib na bilib sa white sand! Butthurt DENR exec calls UP experts ‘bayaran’ for suggestion to put mangroves in Manila Bay
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Undersecretary Benny Antiporda insulted experts from the University of the Philippines (UP) Wednesday (October 14) after they suggested putting mangroves in Manila Bay instead of filling its shoreline with artificial white sand.
Palace: Poll proves many Pinoys got gov’t aid during pandemic
Malacañang on Wednesday welcomed the latest Social Weather Stations survey that showed 71 percent of Filipinos received financial aid from the government since the coronavirus pandemic began.
Patay na nga naghigpit pa! Court shortens activist’s furlough for wake, burial of baby
A Manila regional trial court (RTC) on Wednesday (Oct. 14) has reduced the number of hours political prisoner Reina Mae Nasino is permitted to go to the wake and burial of her dead baby daughter River.
Duterte certifies new anti-red tape bill as urgent
President Rodrigo Duterte has certified as urgent a bill authorizing the chief executive to fast-track the issuance of permits and licenses in times of national emergency such as the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
Undoing Cayetano’s mess: Velasco vows to pass 2021 budget by Oct 16- Tito Sotto
House Speaker Lord Allan Jay Velasco has vowed to approve on third and final reading the proposed 2021 national budget on October 16, the last day before Congress on a month-long break.
‘All’s well that ends well’: Duterte accepts Cayetano’s apology
President Rodrigo Duterte has accepted the apology of Taguig-Pateros Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano for “misreading” his term-sharing deal with new House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco.
Palace ‘confident’ 2021 budget will be passed on Oct. 16
Malacañang expressed confidence that the proposed P4.5-trillion national budget for 2021 will be passed on October 16.
Kaya nag-unahan sa application! Philhealth insiders tipped off hospitals on IRM
Officials of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth) tipped off hospitals about the interim reimbursement mechanism (IRM) even before the resolution for the project was officially signed, Politiko has learned.
