Carlo Aquino, Charlie Dizon are now married
MANILA, Philippines — Celebrity couple Carlo Aquino and Charlie Dizon got married earlier today in a private ceremony in Cavite.
President latest news
Farmers’ groups call for Balisacan’s resignation
MANILA, Philippines — Various farmers’ groups on Sunday demanded the immediate resignation of Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan after the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board approved the lower tariff on imported rice from 35 percent to 15 percent, in a bid to bring down the retail price of the staple.
Balatbat appointed Philippine envoy to Saudi Arabia
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has appointed career diplomat Raymond Balatbat as the new Philippine ambassador to Saudi Arabia, an official of the House of Representatives said.
Chiz calls for expanded Office of the Solicitor General scope
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Francis Escudero urged the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) to take a more proactive role in providing legal advice in the legislative process, constitutional issues, foreign policy and international disputes.
Tsinoys urged: Serve as bridge in West Philippine Sea
MANILA, Philippines — The Filipino-Chinese community has a significant role in de-escalating tensions and resolving the conflict in the West Philippine Sea, in which they could serve as a “bridge” between China and the Philippines, according to Senate President Francis Escudero.
3-day transport strike begins today
MANILA, Philippines — The three-day transport strike begins today following assurance by Manibela president Mar Valbuena that various mobilization centers will be established, even as unconsolidated public utility jeepneys (PUJs) have asked the government to allow them to operate for at least one year.
Amid high pork prices, consumers shift to chicken
MANILA, Philippines — There has been an increase in the consumption of chicken, due to the spike in the retail price of pork as well as special occasions such as graduations and fiestas, United Broiler Raisers Association (UBRA) president Elias Jose Inciong said yesterday.
Teachers welcome suspension of government incentive system
MANILA, Philippines — Public school teachers welcomed the suspension of the government’s Results-Based Performance Management System (RBPMS) and Performance-Based Incentive (PBI) System, noting how they have long been decrying the performance system as an additional burden that “does little to improve education quality.”