Marcos orders creation of LGBTQIA+ special panel for empowerment

Zacarian Sarao 12/23/2023

MANILA, Philippines — An LGBTQIA+ special committee was ordered created under a presidential directive that would reconstitute the inter-agency panel on diversity and inclusion. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued Executive Order (EO) No. 51 on December 21…

Bongbong Marcos signs P5.768-trillion 2024 nat’l budget

Zacarian Sarao 12/20/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law the P5.768-trillion 2024 national budget. This came more than a week after Congress approved and ratified the proposed spending plan. Marcos signed the national budget in a…

Former VP Robredo hails grant of De Lima’s bail, says charges were baseless

Zacarian Sarao 11/13/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Former Vice President Leni Robredo on Monday said that the grant of bail to detained former senator Leila de Lima proves that the drug charges filed against her were baseless. “Pinatutunayang muli ngayon na walang…

Socorro cult leader, officials arrested by NBI in Senate

Zacarian Sarao 11/07/2023

MANILA, Philippines — “Senior Agila” alleged cult Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc. (SBSI) leader Jey Rence Quilario or “Senior Agila” has been arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday, November 7. Quilario and 12 other…

Comelec mulls taking control of Negros Oriental district in special poll to replace Teves

Zacarian Sarao 11/03/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it might place the third district of Negros Oriental under its control during the special election on December 9 to fill the seat that was vacated by expelled…

Comelec: Mall voting smooth; glitch hits some VCMs

Zacarian Sarao 10/30/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Mall voting in 11 locations for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections went smoothly, with some glitches in polling precincts that used vote-counting machines (VCMs.) “Napakaayos po (very orderly). Voting experience extraordina[ry],” said…

VP Sara wanted intel funds for mandatory ROTC revival — Ex-Pres. Duterte

Zacarian Sarao 10/12/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte said that his daughter, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte was planning to use her offices’ proposed confidential funds for the revival of the mandatory Reserve Officers’ Training Corps…

Six Filipinos missing amid Israel-Hamas conflict – DFA

Zacarian Sarao 10/09/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Another Filipino was reported missing amid an ongoing conflict happening in Israel, bringing to six the total number of Filipinos unaccounted for, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Monday, October 9, 2023. Citing…

Bautista wants ‘maximum penalty’ vs Naia officer accused of stealing, swallowing $300

Zacarian Sarao 09/21/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Transportation Sec. Jaime Bautista has ordered the Office of Transportation Security (OTS) to file charges against the security screener accused of stealing and swallowing $300 from a departing passenger. On September 8, a checkpoint…

Typhoon Goring maintains strength; Signal No. 1 in 3 areas — Pagasa

Zacarian Sarao 08/28/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Goring (international name: Saola) maintained its strength while moving north over the Philippine Sea, while parts of three northern provinces are under tropical cyclone wind signal number 1, according to the Philippine Atmospheric,…

Comelec: Up to P75 million needed for special elections to replace Rep. Teves

Zacarian Sarao 08/25/2023

MANILA — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday said that it would need P70 to P75 million to fund the special elections for the vacated seat of expelled Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves, Jr. According to…

Bongbong Marcos wants simplified visa process for foreigners, students

Zacarian Sarao 08/25/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. supports the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) recommendations to streamline visa applications for tourists and international students. Marcos’ initiatives are meant to attract more foreign visitors to the country,…

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