The Senate has started the debate on the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund bills today. Senate Bill No. 1670 and House Bill No. 6608, proposals aimed at creating funds, were discussed by the Senate committee on banks, financial institutions and currencies. Among the sources of seed money for the Maharlika Investment Fund are the Land Bank…
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) revealed that inmates have started using new methods to smuggle contraband such as illegal drugs into their cells. According to Jail Superintendent Xavier Solda, spokesperson of the bureau, they regularly conduct greyhound operations in jail facilities. They also conduct random checking of jail cells to ensure they…
Filipino Olympian and gymnast Carlos Yulo won the bronze medal in the parallel bars final of the 2022 World Gymnastics Championships in Liverpool, England. This is after Yulo achieved a score of 15.366, 6.300 in difficulty and 9.066 in execution. In addition, the 22-year-old gymnast also won her silver medal in the vault finals for…
MANILA, Philippines – On October 24, Blackbirde, a pro-Marcos vlogger with over a hundred thousand followers posted a YouTube video. True to her vlogging style, she sat close to the camera with a white wall behind her, then spoke into a lapel microphone she held with her pinching left hand. The video’s title was vague…
Bestselling author Julie Powell has passed away at the age of 49. Her husband Eric confirmed where the famous author had a heart attack. It was recognized in his book “Mastering the Art of French Cooking”. The said book was made into a movie in 2009 titled “Julie and Julia” starring Meryl Streep and Amy…
The supply and price of basic goods in the country is sufficient and remains stable despite the impact of the recent typhoon Paeng according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The DTI also said that they are in contact with the Philippine Chamber of Food Manufacturers to ensure that basic necessities and prime…
Typhoon Queenie has weakened while in the eastern part of our country. According to Pagasa, it has become a low pressure area (LPA) in recent hours. The typhoon’s center was last spotted at a distance of 420 km east southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. However, rains will still be expected in some parts of…
Mr. President, Excellencies I am Ferdinand Marcos and I am the President of the Republic of the Philippines. I stand today on behalf of 110 million Filipinos. At this time of crisis and opportunity, I bring with me the spirit of their enduring commitment to the ideals of our United Nations. This commitment is reflected…
Former President Fidel V. Ramos will be given a state funeral in Malacanang. Press Secretary Trixie Cruz Angeles said the state funeral will be held on August 9, 2022, Tuesday next week. According to Angeles, the Ramos family has the right to give the former chief executive a state funeral, with full military honors. President…
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) reported that 54,504 families or 215,313 individuals were affected by the recent strong earthquake in northern Luzon. According to DHSUD Assistant Secretary for Support Services Avelino Tolentino, based on today’s August 1 data, 1,047 families or 3,747 individuals are temporarily staying in 42 evacuation centers. In…