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Research firm Capstone-Intel Corporation has raised concerns over the recent Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results, which placed Filipino…
Read storyStell Ajero of SB19 celebrated another milestone in his career as his debut single “Room” hit one million streams on…
Read storyMANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Leila de Lima, a vocal critic of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody war on drugs,…
Read storyNow is the best time to discuss amendments to the 1987 Constitution via a Constitutional Convention (Concon), Sen. Robinhood “Robin”…
Read storyBamban, Tarlac — Mayor Alice Guo, facing allegations of Anti-Trafficking in Persons filed by Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation andDetection…
Read storyMANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte resigned from the Cabinet of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Presidential Communications Office Secretary…
Read storyBamban, Tarlac – Mayor Alice Guo today issued a statement in response to recent allegations made by Senator Win Gatchalian…
Read storyManila, Philippines – Today, Mayor Alice Guo, through her legal counsel Atty. Yvette Gianan, formally submitted a clarification letter to…
Read storyManila, Philippines – June 12, 2024 – Capstone-Intel CEO Atty. Nicasio Conti has called on Philippine law enforcement agencies to…
Read storyOn June 8th, 2024, in the context of the “Italian Republic Day 2024 Celebrations”, a memorable event took place in…
Read storyDalawang urgent motion ang inihain sa Office of the Ombudsman si Bamban Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo na humihiling na bawiin…
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Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla has filed a bill creating a special province in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), to ensure the constitutional right of suffrage for residents there. Padilla filed on Monday Senate Bill 2875 creating the special geographic area to be known as Kutawato province, which will cover 63 “orphaned”… Read more
Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla has filed a bill creating a special province in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), to ensure the constitutional right of suffrage for residents there. Padilla filed on Monday Senate Bill 2875 creating the special geographic area to be known as Kutawato province, which will cover 63 “orphaned”… Read more
Let’s not insert politics into the Senate’s investigation into the Duterte administration’s “war on drugs.” This was the plea made Monday by Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla at the hearing on the matter. Padilla said the threat from illegal drugs and drug syndicates cannot be denied, as drugs were even manufactured in the New Bilibid… Read more
Manila, Philippines — The CLICK Partylist, led by its first nominee, Atty. Nick Conti, is calling for urgent policy changes that would shift the responsibility for curbing fake news and disinformation from social media users to the platforms themselves. As troll farms and false information increasingly shape public opinion, particularly during critical periods like elections,… Read more
“Ang kailangan ko lang, maghalal kayo ng senador na naniniwala sa pederalismo (I need you to vote for senators who believe in federalism).” This was the request of Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla on Tuesday after he visited Simunul town in Tawi-Tawi to join the observation of the National Month of Indigenous Peoples. Padilla, who… Read more
Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla promised to bring farm-to-market roads and additional rights for Mangyans, after visiting them in Barangay Panaytayan in Mansalay, Mindoro Oriental on Monday. In his speech before the Mangyans, Padilla – who thanked them for helping him top the polls in Mindoro in 2022 – vowed to work with Vice Governor… Read more
On Monday, Padilla joined former Interior Undersecretary Jesus “Jayvee” Hinlo Jr. at the Commission on Elections, where Hinlo officially filed his certificate of candidacy (COC). Hinlo outlined his legislative agenda, emphasizing that his top priorities will include combating corruption, addressing poverty, and reforming the education system. He also advocated for amendments to the Data Privacy… Read more
The House Quad Committee (QuadComm) has cited Mylah Roque, the wife of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, in contempt and ordered her arrest for repeatedly ignoring invitations to participate in investigations concerning Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO). During a recent meeting, Antipolo Representative Romeo Acop moved to issue an arrest order, highlighting Roque’s failure to… Read more
Kasunud ng panawagan ng pagbabago at tunay na serbisyo sa Pasay City, naghain ng kanyang Certificate of Candidacy(CoC) sa Commission on Elections(Comelec) si three-term Councilor Edith “Wowee” Manguerra upang opisyal na ianunsyo ang kanyang pagtakbo bilang alkalde ng lungsod. Sa pagdedeklara ng kanyang kandidatura sinabi ni Manguerra na ang pagsisilbi sa kapwa ay hindi lamang… Read more
In a significant political shift, Jonvic Remulla, the former governor of Cavite, has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in the Philippines. His appointment comes as part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s ongoing efforts to strengthen his administration’s cabinet amid preparations for the upcoming elections… Read more
