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Sara reveals she will run in next polls
Summary: Sara Duterte, the Vice President and Education Secretary, announced her intention to run in the next election during a visit to flood victims in Barangay Bago Gallera. In a Facebook Live video, she mentioned that her brothers, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and First District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, may not run in the next election, prompting her decision to campaign. However, she did not specify the position she would be running for. The upcoming election will be the 2025 midterm senatorial elections for senators, congressmen, and local officials, with the presidential national elections scheduled for 2028. Duterte also emphasized the importance of barangay development councils in times of calamity and stressed the need for disaster resilience and awareness among barangay officials and children. Additionally, she highlighted the significance of safety and security, urging trust in security personnel and caution against scammers and swindlers. Duterte also emphasized the importance of education for the younger generation and the equal opportunities it provides. This announcement comes amidst her visits to various areas in the Philippines, where she has been extending aid and addressing pertinent issues such as disaster resilience and community safety......»»
P39 million shabu seized, 240 drug personalities nabbed in Central Visayas during Holy Week
P39 million shabu seized, 240 drug personalities nabbed in Central Visayas during Holy Week.....»»
Iloilo police bust drug personalities, seize over P6M shabu
Iloilo police bust drug personalities, seize over P6M shabu.....»»
AIADMK releases first list of 16 candidates for Lok Sabha polls
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 20 (ANI): AIADMK on Wednesday released its first list of 16 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The list was released by the party general secretary, Edappadi K Palaniswami. While releasing the list, he said that five constituencies have been allocated to the DMDK; and one each to Puthiya Tamilagam and SDPI. "In the AIADMK alliance, DMDMK is to contest in 5 seats, SDPI.....»»
Senators defend P100 wage hike
Senators yesterday defended their legislated salary increase recently passed on second reading, following a comment from an Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) official who called the P100 wage hike a “catastrophe.”.....»»
Duterte, PDP-Laban senators to visit Cebu City on April 19
CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the 2025 midterm elections draw near, candidates are now gearing up for strategic moves, especially considering that the filing of Certificates of Candidacy is in October this year. Former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, alongside senators from Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan (PDP Laban), is set to visit Cebu City this.....»»
Where have all the nurses gone?
I could write about the country’s female tycoons who have grown their fathers’ businesses to dizzying heights, including Tessie Sy-Coson, Helen Yuchengco-Dee, Robina Gokongwei and Josephine Gotianun-Yap; or I could write about the Dumaliang sisters who staunchly defend that piece of paradise known as Masungi Georeserve; or I could write about our Filipina athletes waving the flag around the globe......»»
Senators praise Comelec for suspending people’s initiative proceedings
MANILA, Philippines — Senators rejoiced at the decision of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to suspend all proceedings related to a people’s initiative aimed at amending the 1987 Constitution, saying that it is nothing but a victory for the Filipino people. Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, in a statement, said the Philippine government has finally.....»»
Senators question P26.7 billion ‘ayuda’ fund
About P26.7 billion worth of financial assistance under the Department of Social Welfare and Development was questioned by senators yesterday during the continuation of a public hearing on the people’s initiative or PI......»»
No LEDAC; Marcos Jr. meets separately with senators, congressmen
Amid feuding over the people’s initiative to amend the Constitution, President Marcos met separately yesterday with congressmen and senators instead of convening the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council......»»
PNP, senators clash on rifle ownership
The Philippine National Police and some senators yesterday aired opposing views on civilians owning semi-automatic rifles......»»
Speaker hits senators’ ‘very toxic rhetoric’ vs House
Speaker Martin Romualdez yesterday hit back at senators, asking them to “just focus on their jobs instead of attacking the lower chamber.”.....»»
US senators seek $500 million aid for AFP
Two American senators have filed a measure seeking to boost the alliance of the Philippines and the US through a significant increase in military financing as concerns grow over China’s aggressive acts in the South China Sea......»»
Kaspersky Suggests to Add Sorting Your Digital Clutter to Your New Year’s Resolutions
This new year, you could have resolved to quit a vice, learn something new, manage your finances better, and maybe check a couple off your bucket list of places to visit. Cybersecurity company Kaspersky suggests adding another practical and smart resolution to your 2024 list: to protect your precious data by clearing your digital clutter! […].....»»
‘Inflation uptick far from over’
The uptick in inflation is far from over as more expensive commodity prices could last until the second quarter, with the government ramping up efforts to ensure food security amid threats of El Niño......»»
Interview: ISU chief hails next generation stars rising at Gangwon 2024
GANGNEUNG, South Korea, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- The next generation stars in ice skating are rising at the 2024 Gangwon Winter Youth Olympic Games, chief of the global skating governing body has said. "Next-generation stars can compete [at a] global level. Just like many other sports, this is an event where we get to see the rising stars, the next generation stars," Kim Jae-youl, president of the International Skati.....»»
UP warning vs ‘kalye surveys’ recirculates online
A warning by the University of the Philippines School of Statistics against the proliferation of surveys with unclear methodologies has recirculated online amid the declaration of several personalities of their potential candidacies in next year’s elections......»»
Seafood exports from far eastern Russia soaring
The region supplied nearly 2 million tons of fish products to twenty countries last year Russia's seafood exports from the fish-rich Far Eastern Primorsky and Sakhalin regions surged by over 70% last year, data published by the Russian regulator responsible for food safety, Rosselkhoznadzor, showed on Thursday. .....»»
PSA fetes Asiad, SEAG winners
The San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association Awards Night will have a long list of athletes, personalities and entities receiving citations on Jan. 29 at the grand ballroom of the Diamond Hotel......»»
Philippines remains on FATF gray list
The Philippines failed anew to exit the gray list or list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring after falling short in addressing the remaining concerns on its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regime, according to global dirty money watchdog Financial Action Task Force......»»