Solons laud signing of Centenarians Act
BY Prince Golez, Manila Reporter
MANILA – At least two lawmakers have lauded the signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act...
PH, Vietnam pledge stronger ties, trade
MANILA – Recognizing that maritime cooperation is key to addressing crime and improving trade, President Rodrigo Duterte and Vietnamese president Tran Dai Quang have...
Senate mourns passing of ‘feisty, malambing’ Miriam
By Prince Golez, Manila Reporter
MANILA – Senators mourned the passing of their former colleague Miriam Defensor-Santiago, who suffered from Stage 4 lung cancer.
"Today marks...
Rody’s ‘Hitler’ quip draws flak from Jewish community
MANILA – President Rodrigo “Rody” Duterte appeared to liken himself to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler on Friday and said he would "be happy" to...
Bam files bill to protect freelancers
BY Prince Golez, Manila Reporter
MANILA – Sen. Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV is pushing for a three-year tax exemption for Filipino freelancers.
Senate Bill No....
‘Perceptive. Feisty. A beacon of wisdom’
Marcos remembers seatmate; Enrile holds no grudges
BY ADRIAN STEWART CO
MANILA – Losing vice presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. remembers his running mate, the...
Duterte eyes end of PH-US military exercises
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday said the scheduled military exercises between the Philippines and the United States in October will be the...
Binay: ‘What do we care about de Lima’s love life?’
BY PRINCE GOLEZ, Manila Reporter
MANILA – Sen. Nancy Binay said she was “sympathetic” with Sen. Leila de Lima.
Some of the accusations against de Lima...
Nature-friendly schools sought
BY PRINCE GOLEZ, Manila Reporter
MANILA – Sen. Loren Legarda wants more environment-friendly schools in the country.
The Department of Education (DepEd) should require new public...
One killed, 3 hurt in Bilibid stabbing; Leila doubts ‘riot’
BY PRINCE GOLEZ, Manila Reporter and ADRIAN STEWART CO
MANILA – A high-profile inmate was killed while three others were hurt in a stabbing incident...