May 23, 2025

Tag: Philippine Politics

  • House Leader Defends 2025 Budget Against Allegations of Irregularities

    In a robust defense of the 2025 national budget, Deputy Majority Leader and La Union 1st District Representative Paolo Ortega V refuted claims made by former President Rodrigo Duterte about the presence of ‘blank appropriations’ in the budget. Ortega labeled these accusations as disinformation intended to manipulate the budget process and reinstate confidential funds previously…

    Written by

    Elena Basilio

  • Senators Deny Allegations of Blank Items in 2025 National Budget

    In a firm rebuttal to claims of ‘blank items’ in the 2025 national budget, Senators Sherwin Gatchalian and Joel Villanueva emphasized the thorough scrutiny the budget underwent before its approval. Speaking to reporters, Gatchalian explained that the Senate’s staff, committee heads, and legislators diligently examined all annexes and attachments to ensure the budget’s balance. He…

    Written by

    Jose Cruz

  • Senators Deny Allegations of Blank Items in 2025 Budget, Affirm Thorough Review

    MANILA – Senators Sherwin Gatchalian and Joel Villanueva have firmly rejected claims of ‘blank items’ in the proposed 2025 national budget, emphasizing that the document was subjected to a detailed review process before being signed off. In a recent ambush interview, Gatchalian explained that the Senate’s staff, committee chairpersons, and lawmakers diligently examined all annexes…

    Written by

    Alfredo Ramos

  • President Marcos Jr. Deems Impeachment of VP Duterte Impractical Amid Election Season

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared that pursuing the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte is not feasible at this time, citing the upcoming mid-term elections as a significant factor. Speaking to reporters in Burauen, Leyte, Marcos emphasized the impracticality of the timing, noting that with the campaign period approaching, both congressmen and senators…

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    Ria Lacson

  • Senator Imee Marcos Advocates for Four-Year Term for Barangay Officials

    Senator Imee Marcos, during her visit to Cagayan de Oro City and Misamis Oriental, expressed strong support for extending the term of barangay officials to four years. Speaking to local barangay leaders on January 16, 2025, Marcos highlighted the necessity of Senate Bill 2816, which was recently passed by the Senate on January 14. She…

    Written by

    Eduardo Mendoza

  • President Marcos Jr. Opposes VP Duterte’s Impeachment, Yet Values Enrile’s Perspective

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. remains steadfast in his opposition to the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, yet he is seriously considering the views of Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile, according to Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. This statement came after Enrile expressed concerns over the implications of a nationwide peace rally organized…

    Written by

    Bryan Farnacio

  • House Speaker Romualdez’s High Approval Ratings Celebrated by Colleagues

    In a show of unity, members of the House of Representatives have praised Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez for his consistently high public approval ratings, as revealed in a recent survey. The commendation came during a gathering in Manila, where leaders and members alike credited Romualdez’s leadership for the House’s legislative successes. They described him as…

    Written by

    Reynaldo Sison

  • House Leaders Praise Speaker Romualdez for High Public Approval and Legislative Success

    MANILA – On Wednesday, House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez received widespread acclaim from House leaders and members for his soaring public approval ratings, as revealed by the latest survey. They credited his effective and inclusive leadership for the House of Representatives’ legislative achievements. Romualdez’s dedication and focus on the welfare of Filipinos were highlighted as…

    Written by

    Elena Basilio

  • Malacañang Denies Involvement in Ouster of Rep. Elizaldy Co from Appropriations Committee Chair

    MANILA – The Palace has firmly denied any involvement in the removal of Ako Bikol party-list Representative Elizaldy Co from his position as chair of the House Committee on Appropriations, according to Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. In a statement to the press, Bersamin emphasized that the decision was entirely within the purview of Congress, stating,…

    Written by

    Jean Vergara

  • Malacañang Responds to VP Sara Duterte’s Potential 2028 Presidential Run: ‘Her Right, But Too Early’

    In a recent statement, Malacañang addressed the swirling rumors about Vice President Sara Duterte’s potential candidacy for the presidency in 2028. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin described the speculation as premature but emphasized that it is within Duterte’s rights to pursue such ambitions. ‘It’s too early to discuss, but it’s her prerogative,’ Bersamin stated during a…

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    Crispin Buenavista