BRT Project finally breaks ground Feb. 27

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/16/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After several postponements, the ceremonial groundbreaking for Phase One of the long-awaited Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is finally scheduled on Feb. 27, 2023. This was confirmed by Engineer Bu Varquez, the city’s…

Marcos enjoins Filipinos to embody Dr. Jose Rizal’s patriotism, perseverance

12/30/2022

MANILA, Philippines—President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday enjoined Filipinos to embrace and embody the patriotism of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, who empowered others by making them aware of societal issues through non-violent means. “As we cap…

Marcos gives one-time rice allowance to all gov’t employees

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 12/17/2022

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. granted a one-time rice allowance to all government personnel for this year, Malacañang announced in a statement on Saturday. Those who are entitled to receive the rice subsidy include…

BIR vows to study Marcos Jr. estate tax case

John Eric Mendoza 12/14/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) will study the estate tax case of the family of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., the bureau’s commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. said. “Pagaaralan po natin yan at sisisguraduhin…

Election of brgy, SK has been postponed many times, it should have pushed through — Lapu Vice Mayor Sitoy

Futch Anthony Inso 10/14/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Lapu-Lapu City Vice Mayor Celedonio “Celsi” Sitoy said he was against postpoining the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections from December 2022 to October 2023 because elections for these positions had been postponed…

To wear, or not wear, face masks vs COVID: The zigzag road PH is taking

Cristina Eloisa Baclig - Content Researcher Writer 09/12/2022

MANILA, Philippines—Last August, the Philippine health department expressed concern and hostility toward a local government’s move to make wearing of face masks against COVID-10 optional. Around a week later, it seemed to warm up to almost the…

Bongbong Marcos: ‘The Philippines has no intention of rejoining ICC’

Neil Arwin Mercado - Reporter / @NAMercadoINQ 08/01/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has “no intention” of rejoining the International Criminal Court (ICC), President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Monday. His remarks came after he met with some members of his Cabinet to discuss the government’s…

Marcos’ first Sona: ‘The state of the nation is sound’

Neil Arwin Mercado - Reporter / @NAMercadoINQ 07/25/2022

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. delivered his first State of the Nation Address (Sona), giving a glimpse of his first few days in office and his plans for the next six years. Unlike his…

Progressive groups challenge Marcos to address issues of marginalized groups

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 07/25/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Just a few hours ahead of the first State of the Nation Address of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. today, July 25, members of the progressive groups here staged a protest rally and…

Bongbong Marcos: Face masks may be optional if booster rollout successful, situation very safe

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 07/09/2022

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said the government could make the wearing of face masks optional only if the booster rollout is successful and it’s clear that it’s already safe to do so. Marcos…

Bongbong Marcos tests positive for COVID-19

Neil Arwin Mercado - Reporter / @NAMercadoINQ 07/08/2022

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has tested positive for COVID-19, the Palace announced Friday, his second bout with the disease. Press secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said Marcos tested positive following an antigen test. “The President…

Sandiganbayan allows Marcoses to stage defense in ill-gotten wealth case

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 06/25/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan has allowed the heirs of late former president Ferdinand Marcos, including his son, namesake and now President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., to present their defense for an ill-gotten wealth case, setting aside…

Previous           Next
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.