Ebola-free PH keeps overseas workers in check
By SAMMY JULIAN
Manila News Bureau Chief
MANILA — Malacañang has assured that the Philippines remains Ebola-free.
The Department of Health (DOH) has not reported a single...
‘Peace agreement not collapsing’
By SAMMY JULIAN
Manila News Bureau Chief
MANILA — The Aquino administration denied reports that the peace agreement between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation...
Senate ‘Kontra Sona’ today
By PRINCE GOLEZ
Manila Reporter
MANILA — The Senate minority bloc is pushing through with its “Kontra Sona” today.
Its version of the State of the Nation...
Miriam ‘hates’ plastic bags
By PRINCE GOLEZ
Manila Reporter
MANILA — Not quite a fan of plastic bags, Ilongga senator Miriam Defensor–Santiago sought their ban in all retail stores in...
Senate to tackle 2015 budget next week
By PRINCE GOLEZ
Manila Reporter
MANILA — Senate will tackle the P2.606-trillion 2015 national budget starting Aug. 19, Senate President Franklin Drilon said.
It already has a...
Solons seek another environmental body
By PRINCE GOLEZ
Manila Reporter
MANILA — Two legislators proposed the creation of an independent agency that will push for environmental protection and conservation.
Representatives Rufus Rodriguez...
Tablet PCs for poor students
By PRINCE GOLEZ
Manila Reporter
MANILA — Students from low-income family and indigenous people communities may soon be provided with “electronic readers and tablets.”
Sen. Miriam Defensor–Santiago...
Day care workers’ benefits pushed
By PRINCE GOLEZ
Manila Reporter
MANILA — Considering their role in the development of children, day care center workers must compensated in “the best way,” according...
Congress expects draft Bangsamoro law this month
BY PRINCE GOLEZ
Manila Reporter
MANILA – The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) is poised to submit to Congress the draft...
‘We’re better off now’
BY PRINCE GOLEZ
Manila Reporter
MANILA – Malacañang dismissed criticism that the poverty rate remains high despite the conditional cash transfer (CCT) program.
“Our present situation is...