Sources from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) revealed that former senator Ramon ‘Bong’ Revilla Jr.’s sister had bagged almost Php 5 billion infrastructure development projects in the Revilla’ s bailiwick in Cavite. This was learned following the temporary freedom given to the former legislator while he is being tried for alleged flood control…
To ensure the national budget’s alignment with the Philippine Development Plan and President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (PBBM)’s priorities, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has conducted one of its most rigorous reviews in recent years of agency budget proposals for next year’ s National Expenditure Program (NEP). In a statement, budget secretary Kim…
Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr on his 5th SONA. Photo courtesy of PCO. With only two years remaining in his term, President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (PBBM)’s administration is under growing pressure to translate his promises into measurable results as good governance advocates warned that effective implementation—not new commitments—will define the legacy he leaves behind when…
Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr on his 5th SONA. Photo courtesy of PCO. Despite the expressed proposal for reforms mentioned by no less than President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) last Monday, energy industry stakeholders showed a lukewarm response, stressing the need for careful study before their adoption. Still,…
Filipino tennis sensation Alexandra ‘Alex’ Eala has made it through the second round of the Mubadala DC Open by trouncing China’s Zheng Qinwen, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1, in a hardfought come-from-behind win at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center in Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C. The 21-year-old Eala had to grind out the victory against…
Graphics from GSIS In support of President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (PBBM)’s directive to improve access to affordable financial services to all Filipinos, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has ordered the release of P27.29 billion in microloans to 463,608 active government employees through its Ginhawa Go Program. According to GSIS president and general manager…
Photo courtesy of PNP/Facebook. Fifty one demonstrators were arrested for alleged violations at a rally ahead of President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (PBBM)’s fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona), according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). PNP chief Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. alleged that “they were accosted because of violations of ordinances…
With the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) now about 60 percent complete, the Department of Transportation (DoTr) is targeting a demonstration run of its key section before the end of President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (PBBM)’s term in 2028. According to transportation secretary Giovanni ‘Banoy’ Lopez, the MMSP’s construction progress stands at 32 percent while…
World No. 29 ‘Alex’ Eala will reunite with her tormentor Zheng Qinwen from the 2023 Asian Games, the Chinese star who also went on to win an Olympic gold in Paris 2024. (Photo from the Women’s Tennis Association) Filipino tennis sensation Alexandra ‘Alex’ Eala face a familiar face in the first hurdle towards the run-up…
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has partnered with TikTok Shop to help low-income Filipinos break into the digital economy through free training for aspiring online entrepreneurs and providing livelihood grants. According to social welfare secretary Rexlon ‘Rex’ Gatchalian, the initiative marks the first time that the DSWD’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) has…