Pacquiao Proposes Stricter Punishment to Filipinos Who Don’t Stand Still When Singing National Anthem

Senator Manny Pacquiao wants to punish Filipinos who are not attentive during flag ceremony, when the Philippines’ national anthem, Lupang Hinirang is being played. In an interview with reporters last Wednesday, March 7, the boxer-politician said that it is time to be strict to people who disrespect the national symbols of the country.

Alejano on Gloria Arroyo’s Plan to Run for Senator in 2019, “I Can Easily Beat Her”

Former President and Pampanga 2nd District representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is likely to run for senator in the 2019 elections. This is now the spreading rumors within the political circle, as she continues to be a heavyweight in Philippine politics. After hearing this, Rep. Gary Alejano said she will not win, and that he can easily beat her.

CHR to Closely Monitor Arrested Minors Who Were Suspected as NPA Rebels

Six alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were arrested last Saturday, March 3. Among them are two minors and four adults including a newly graduate of University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu named Myles Albasin y Cantal. With this, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said they will closely monitor the two minors.

Sen Poe to Ban TV Stations From Dubbing Hollywood Movies to Tagalog

Senator Grace Poe is set to ban Philippine TV stations from dubbing Hollywood movies to Tagalog (or Filipino). The lady senator said she arrived at the decision after the Department of Education (DepEd) announced that a lot of ALS (Alternative Learning System) examinees failed when the exam was changed from Filipino to English.

Hontiveros Defends Sara Duterte from Speaker Alvarez, "Stop Bullying Her!"

The feud between Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio and House Speaker Pantaleon “Bebot” Alvarez appears to have finally ended. But in a very rare instance on Friday, March 2, Akbayan Senator Risa Hontiveros speaks up to defend Mayor Inday Sara from Speaker Alvarez, and told him to stop bullying the presidential daughter.