The 15th congress of the Republic of the Philippines is comprised of two houses the Senate of the Philippines and the House of  Representatives.  Co-equal in terms of powers the senate is considered the upper chamber with 24 Nationally elected members whose constituency is the entire country.
Often considered the ‘training ground’ for future Presidents the Senate more often than not is where major issues for discussion taka place its role in its legislative functions and oversight in aid of legislation keep it close to the public eye and its members …

On June 30th, 2010 at around noon after taking his oath of office the Philippines 15th President addressed his countrymen and the world on his plans for the next six years of the Aquino Administration and his goals to be a leader who serves.
His goal, Aquino says is the need to change the attitude of Government leaders and employees.
A personal goal to make the his Administration government one more tuned to the people’s needs and with a goal of service not self and changing the attitudes of other leaders in …

A GMANews reports Sunday morning says that planes landing at the Philippine capitol airport are landing on visual flight rules as navigation aids – VOR, short for VHF omnidirectional radio range, is a type of radio navigation system for aircraft – which for allow automated flight system to assist pilots in landing aircraft are still out.

[]… Operations at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, contrary to earlier reports, are not yet fully restored as the Very High Frequency Omni-Directional Radio Range (VOR) is still being reconfigured, an official of the …

Makati – At a small informal gathering in the middle of the financial district the leadership of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and a group of military advisers celebrated the service and help given by a commander of the little known US military task force versus terrorism in SE Asia.
Their often under-played roll will probably remain that way, but these unsung hero’s of untold battles perhaps are content to have a cigar and move on with their lives to the next theater or fight. Knowing that their job being …

– Source: Commission on Elections
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
QUEZON CITY
1st Dist Rep: Bingbong Crisologo
2nd Dist Rep: Winnie Castelo
3rd Dist Rep: Bolet Banal
4th Dist Rep: Feliciano Belmonte
MAKATI CITY
Mayor: Jejomar Erwin Binay Jr.
Vice Mayor: Romulo Piña
1st Dist Rep: Lagdameo Monique Yazmin
2nd Dist Rep: Marlen Binay
CALOOCAN CITY
Mayor: Enrico Echeveri
Vice Mayor: Edgar Erice
1st Dist Rep: Oscar Malapitan
2nd Dist Rep: Mary Mitchie Cajayon
MALABON CITY
Mayor: Canuto Senen Oreta
Vice Mayor: Antolin Oreta III
Congressman: Josephine Lacson-Noel
SAN JUAN CITY
Mayor: Guia Gomez
Vice Mayor: Francis Zamora
Congressman: Joseph Victor Ejercito
PATEROS
Mayor: Jaime Medina
Vice Mayor: Jose Jonathan Sanchez
VALENZUELA CITY
Mayor: Sherwin Gatchalian
Vice Mayor: Eric Martinez
MANILA
Mayor: Alfredo Lim
Vice …

Manila – The Philippines, as with most democracies around the globe has its fair share of families ruling and otherwise involved in the what is often the major participatory and spectator sport in nearly every corner of the country.
To say it something unique to Philippine Politics would be unfair – America has its Bushes and Kennedy’s, England has it Royals oh uncommon members of house of commons who have served in parliament for generations.
France is no stranger to it too nor so Italy – and – many others parts of …

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo opened the gates of Malacañang today to indigent residents of 22 barangays that ring the Palace compound, in observation of Common Tao Day tradition started by her father, the late President Diosdado Macapagal.
Immediately after her briefing on climate change and solid waste management with barangay captains and kagawads at Malacanang’s Heroes Hall, the president walked outside and joined thousands of indigent residents who came to see her.
The chief executive handed over wheelchairs to physically impaired Francisco Soriano and Norma Reyes. She then awarded Certificate of Guarantee Letters …

The forecast is grim for the evening of the 29th to the 30th and perhaps up to the 31st of October in many parts of Luzon Island where a tropical cycclone is forecast to pass over the islands over the next few days.
Rainfall estimates accroding to news reports are in excess of 15mm on average.
In a interview with journalists Government weather bureau officails warn rainfall with forceful winds will be felt as early as friday afternoon in province of Aurora, and across southern part of North Luzon,
By early Saturday morning …

As if the Philippines has not had enough of bad weather the US Navy and US Air Force Joint typhoon warning center is forecasting a direct path to Manila for a new Typhoon with a international name Mirinae, the Korean word for ‘Galaxy’,
The Storm is forecast by Military and Civilian meteorologists to be in general vicinity of Manila by Halloween evening, meaning that a fast moving storm may the one knocking on doors in the Philippines instead of  kids trick or treating and the rap tap tapping on the chanber door may be people telling residents …

Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo asked municipal mayors, leaders of smaller towns in the country to take the lead and support the Administration’s fight against poverty. Arroyo was speaking at the Mayor’s annual convention of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) held at the Manila Hotel. Arroyo pointed out that the local government executives, with their increased Internal Revenue Allocation (IRA), can help finance micro-enterprises in their localities. Pointing to her Administrations effort in boosting working capital for the fight to create a larger financially independent working class. Arroyo said her …