SOTTO TACTIC
“I PREFER to be annoying.” Thus said by Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III who brushed off the Chinese Embassy’s sharp response to his remarks, saying he would rather not react. “When someone triggers you to react and you do not, it’s annoying! I prefer to be annoying!” Sotto maintained his stand. Earlier, Sotto said […]
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DepEd-LGUs tieup good for building schools
SENATOR Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Finance, said the Department of Education’s partnership with local government units can speed up classroom construction and help reduce the country’s shortage of basic education facilities. Gatchalian issued the statement after DepEd and provincial governments signed a memorandum of agreement for a nationwide classroom building […]
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‘EPSTEIN FILES’ PROBE SOUGHT
SENATOR Loren Legarda filed Senate Resolution 300 urging the Senate to conduct an investigation into the so-called “Epstein files,” citing the need to protect Filipino children from exploitation and to ensure the Philippines is not used for alleged digital cover-up operations tied to trafficking and abuse. “Our children must never be exposed to exploitation networks, […]
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Author Hope Pooe offers a new perspective on mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationships
Mapaballo Borotho Author Hope Pooe has offered a refreshing and personal perspective on the often-misunderstood relationship between a mother-in-law and a daughter-in-law in her tribute book dedicated to her own mother-in-law. Pooe says her motivation to write the book stemmed from the positive and respectful relationship she shared with her [...]
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Recall Chinese envoy — senators
SENATORS Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito and Raffy Tulfo called for the recall or replacement of Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan, saying the envoy’s statements have not helped ease tensions as disputes in the West Philippine Sea continue. Ejercito said diplomats should work to improve relations with the host country, noting the Philippines and […]
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CRY FOR JUSTICE
A rape victim, who was assaulted when she was sixteen years old, has sought the help of anti-crime watchdog Citizens Crime Watch over what she claims is a “coverup” in the preliminary examination of her case. Grace, who is now twenty-one years old, told CCW president Diego Magpantay in a handwritten letter that she feels […]
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Over P63B allotted for irrigation
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said his administration would continue to uplift farmers’ lives, with over P63 billion allocated this year for the National Irrigation Administration’s (NIA) projects to expand agricultural infrastructure and provide modern equipment for the country’s farmers. “Makaaasa po kayong patuloy ang Administrasyong ito sa pagbibigay sa ating mga magsasaka ng mas […]
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Scavenger binoga, ligtas
BINARIL at nasugatan ang isang scavenger ng hindi nakilala at nakatakas na suspek habang namumulot ng basura noong Biyernes sa Halang Road, Brgy. Canlalay, Biñan City, Laguna. Ayon sa Binan City Police, nagtamo ng tama ng bala sa likod ang biktimang si alyas John na ngayo’y ginagamot sa Ospital ng Biñan. Sakay ng silver na […]
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