De Lima says Duterte ‘normalizing’ killing as a ‘state policy’ 

Credit to Author: mfrialde| Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 03:27:59 +0000

MANILA, Philippines — For Senator Leila De Lima, President Rodrigo Duterte is normalizing killing as a “state policy

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Duterte: ‘I see very dangerous times ahead’

Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Tue, 09 Jul 2019 14:10:37 +0000

Rodrigo Duterte at Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo appreciation party

Sensing “very dangerous times ahead,” President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday the government should continue its efforts in increasing the capabilities of the military and the police.

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Arroyo thanks Duterte for ‘providing atmosphere that led to her plunder acquittal’

Credit to Author: acerojano| Date: Tue, 09 Jul 2019 13:23:48 +0000

Arroyo thanks Duterte for 'providing atmosphere that led to her plunder acquittal'

Former Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo thanked President Duterte for “providing the atmosphere” which led to her acquittal from plunder charges.

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Pampanga’s mass transport project seen to ease congestion in Metro Manila

Credit to Author: eestopace| Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 07:12:36 +0000

The proposal to equip Pampanga with a mass transport system is seen to attract more businesses and investments in the province and eventually decongest Metro Manila.

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House leadership shows off performance despite budget delays

Credit to Author: cmiranda| Date: Sun, 16 Jun 2019 21:33:06 +0000

House leadership shows off performance despite budget delays

MANILA, Philippines — The leadership of the House of Representatives patted itself on the back for its productive performance in legislation in spite of some major political hiccups, such as the monthslong delay in the passage of the 2019 budget during the yearlong tenure of outgoing Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

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Arroyo visits quake-hit Pampanga

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2019 01:21:35 +0000

SPEAKER Gloria Macapagal Arroyo immediately headed to Pampanga straight from the Boao Forum in Manila on Monday night to check on her constituents affected by the earthquake that struck nearby…READ

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Manila hosts Boao Forum for 1st time

Credit to Author: besguerra| Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2019 20:47:53 +0000

MANILA, Philippines — For the first time, Manila will be hosting on Monday and Tuesday the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA), a high-level regional gathering of business leaders dubbed the “Davos of Asia,” according to House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

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Davao Rep. Floirendo confirms Speakership bid

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Mon, 08 Apr 2019 10:07:08 +0000

DAVAO del Norte 2nd District Rep. Antonio Floirendo Jr. said on Monday that he was among those vying for the Speakership, along with former Speaker and Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez….READ

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President greets Arroyo, thanks her for support

Credit to Author: lalos| Date: Fri, 05 Apr 2019 23:16:39 +0000

President greets Arroyo, thanks her for support

Months away from retirement, Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Friday waxed philosophical about her legacy as a former president, priding herself on having brought fiscal stability to the country in a time of crisis.

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Arroyo wishes ‘good for Filipinos’ on 72nd birthday

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Fri, 05 Apr 2019 09:40:10 +0000

SPEAKER Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo celebrated her 72nd birthday in her hometown in Lubao, Pampanga on Friday and only wished “for the good of the Filipino people always.” Arroyo started her special day by…READ

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