Her perseverance and passion have inspired and surprised not just America, but the whole world with a voice that is as powerful as it is stirring. Jessica inspires us to pursue excellence in everything we do—no matter how big or small the stage may be. Continue reading →

The passage by the House of Representatives of Joint Resolution No. 29 unites it in sense and purpose with the Senate in mandating the Commission on Elections to immediately conduct a new general registration of voters in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). Continue reading →

We fully concur with Senators Franklin Drilon, Aquilino Pimentel III, and the 16 other Senators who, through Joint Resolution No. 17, called for the Commission on Elections to immediately conduct a new general registration of voters in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). The President is hereby prepared to certify the measure as urgent so as to ensure its speedy enactment by Congress. Continue reading →

We welcome the approval of House Bill 5727 in the Ways and Means Committee of the House of Representatives. The bill, which seeks to rationalize excise taxes on alcohol and cigarette products, is a priority measure of the administration that has hurdled a significant step in the legislative process. Continue reading →

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and loved ones of Anita Magsaysay-Ho who brought great pride to our country as an artist. Continue reading →

Echoing the buoyancy and optimism marking the opening of the 45th annual meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank, the Philippine Stock Exchange closed at yet another record high today, at 5,228.84 points, up by 0.5% or 26.14 points from Monday’s close. Continue reading →

The Philippines has been highlighted as one of “several key countries” where positive changes in Press Freedom have been seen. This is according to a Washington-based advocacy organization, Freedom House, in its Freedom of the Press Report 2012. Continue reading →

We recognize that the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey on satisfaction with the Aquino administration shows continued appreciation of the initiatives of your government. With 64 percent of respondents remaining satisfied with the Aquino administration, we take this as strong support for the straight and narrow path that we have consistently pursued. Continue reading →

The PCDSPO is endeavoring to maintain its websites. However, please note that we can expect temporary disruption of service while the attack is ongoing. Continue reading →

Once again we have shown that the grit, determination, and resilience at the core of our every effort can surmount any challenge. Continue reading →