MALACANANG is optimistic that the Kasambahay bill will be signed into law by President Benigno Aquino III next week. “Hopefully, that will happen at that time. Because as we remember, Kasambahay Bill was mentioned by the President in his Sona (State of the Nation Address) and it is included in the priority measures given to [...]

A DIRECTIVE from President Benigno Aquino III to immediately pass the Reproductive Health (RH) bill can “change the equation” of debates on the controversial measure, a lawmaker said Tuesday. “Aquino’s certification of the (RH) bill as urgent, that changes the equation. We can pass it on second and third reading on the same day,” Aurora [...]

BACOLOD City Mayor Evelio Leonardia said he was recently informed that President Benigno Aquino III published a congratulatory greeting to the city for the 74th Charter Day celebration last June 18. Aquino sent his greetings despite the alleged letter from Deputy Executive Secretary for Legal Affairs Michael Aguinaldo denying the request of the City Council [...]

VICE President Jejomar Binay urged on Thursday President Benigno Aquino III to issue a new National Artist plaque to Fernando Poe Jr. (FPJ) to “correct a dishonor” to the late actor. At the same time, the Vice President expressed support on calls for actor Rodolpho Quizon Sr., more popularly known as Dolphy, to be nominated [...]