“Terribly important” — these were the words of the President when he described the urgency of having a national land use policy. This he emphasized in a speech at the inauguration of Pier 88 in Liloan, Cebu, on May 27, 2023. “Allow me to reiterate the urgency of enacting a …

To ensure he could concentrate on fulfilling his duties as senator, Senator Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla on Monday, May 29, tendered his irrevocable resignation as executive vice president of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban).                                 Sen. Robinhood “Robin” Padilla (Senate PRIB Photo) Padilla made it clear, however, that he …

PH stands ground on ‘violations,’ will protect troubled Pinoys The Philippines will not apologize for its alleged violations that led to the Kuwaiti government’s order suspending the issuance of new entry visas to Filipinos, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Monday. “The Philippine government’s position, President [Ferdinand] Marcos’ [Jr.] position …

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. told the Department of Finance (DOF) to continue looking into the current tax system in the country and find ways to level the playing field between foreign and local businesses. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of KJ Rosales/PPA Pool) Marcos presided over a …

Despite facing stiffer sanctions from the House of Representatives, murder suspect and Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. on Monday said he has no plan to return to the country despite the recantations of the suspect-witnesses in the killing of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo. In a virtual press briefing, …

RESOLVED. DAR Secretary Conrado Estrella III, in a press briefing at the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (May 30, 2023), said the historic land dispute cases involving Hacienda Tinang in Concepcion, Tarlac have been finally resolved. Estrella said that DAR is set to distribute land titles to beneficiaries in the coming weeks. (Photo …

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has invited students to visit the two new museums in Malacañang that feature all the country’s presidents, saying “it is very educational.” President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. delivers his speech at the Goldenberg Mansion in Malacañang Palace compound on May 30, 2023. (Noel B. Pabalate) …

The Miami Heat advanced to the NBA Finals on Monday by routing the Boston Celtics 103-84. Jimmy Butler had 28 points, seven rebounds and six assists while Caleb Martin added 26 points and 10 rebounds to spark Miami, which will visit Denver on Thursday to begin the best-of-seven championship final. — …

Lead stars of the ‘Rain in España,’ Marco Gallo (left) and Heaven Peralejo, in Boracay TV5 brings to life the captivating love story of Kalix and Luna in The Rain in España, adapted from the popular web novel with over 140 million reads and trending at the #1 spot on …

SOPHIA Shekinah Catantan, the youngest sister of fencing star Samantha, lived up to her family’s reputation by taking one of two golds that Filipino fencers won in the 1st Hefeng National Junior Fencing Championships in Taiwan over the weekend. The 13-year-old Sophia joined Canlas Fencing top bet Marcus Antonio Manuel …