A ‘very simple merienda,’ Imee Marcos says on mom’s birthday bash in Malacañang

Maila Ager 07/05/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Imee Marcos on Monday dispelled any insinuations that government money was spent during a “simple” and “small” birthday celebration for her mother, former First Lady Imelda Marcos, in the Malacañan Palace. Some photos…

Lito Lapid hospitalized due to COVID-19

Maila Ager 08/23/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Lito Lapid  has been tested  positive for Covid-19  and is undergoing treatment at the Medical City Clark,  his office  disclosed on Monday. “We wish to confirm that unfortunately, Pinuno tested positive in his…

Duterte unaware, not consulted on Pacquiao taking over PDP-Laban presidency

Maila Ager 06/29/2021

MANILA, Philippines — The seeming rift within the ruling PDP-Laban began when Senator Manny Pacquiao was elected party president last December without President Rodrigo Duterte’s knowledge, a party official disclosed on Tuesday. Duterte is currently the chairman…

‘Low EQ’ president? Not how reporters remember P-Noy

Maila Ager 06/27/2021

MANILA, Philippines — His supposed lack of empathy, or EQ (emotional quotient), was just one of the flaws critics saw in the late President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III. But to friends and even to those he randomly…

Duterte-Duterte in 2022 is a ‘bit too much,’ PH is not Davao City, says Lacson

Maila Ager 03/19/2021

MANILA,  Philippines — Filipinos are not only ready for a Davao-City-like political situation but it is also a “bit too much” to see a Duterte-Duterte tandem in 2022, Senator Panfilo Lacson said on Friday, March 19, 2021.…

Senate bill seeks annual psychiatric, drug tests for cops

Maila Ager 01/26/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Police officers  would  be required  to undergo annual psychiatric, psychological,  drug and physical tests  once a measure filed  by Senator Imee Marcos becomes a law. The amended  Republic Act No. 6975 or the “Department…

Entry of new telco players ‘best whip’ against giant firms — NTC

Maila Ager 12/07/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The entry of new telecommunication players is the “best whip” for industry giants Globe Telecom and PLDT Smart to improve their services, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) told the Senate on Monday. NTC Commissioner…

‘Serious constitutional lapse’ blamed for unilateral VFA exit

Maila Ager 02/20/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Former and incumbent senators on Thursday blamed what one called a “serious constitutional defect” that allowed the unilateral abrogation of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States. On February 11, President Rodrigo Duterte…

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