Franklin Drilon News Today

I came across a very interesting interview by Karen Davila whose special guest was former Senate president Franklin Drilon and, amidst all of the controversy surrounding the issue at the Senate, it was both interesting and reassuring to hear the former Senate leader speak for my education and perhaps, for the education of many others trying to grasp the events that resulted in a change in leadership.

'That's just how politics is,' says Senator Migz Zubiri. He is replaced by Senator Chiz Escudero as Senate president.

Some friendships endure and even flourish despite the passing of time and the seemingly insurmountable challenges.

A SciDev.Net article revealed that culling figures were much higher than those reported by government in the Philippines. Senator Panfilo Lacson called for an inquiry into the ASF crisis, citing the SciDev.Net article – evidence that members of government use SciDev.Net as an information source.

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto gets wise advice on how to survive as a member of the Cabinet, and adds a piece of his own

HEADLINES: Only Marcos can end Congress row | Feb. 7, 2024

ONLY President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. can put a stop to the escalating row between the Senate and House of Representatives over Charter change (Cha-cha), said former Senate presidents Franklin Drilon and Vicente Tito Sotto 3rd.

Mayor Jerry Treñas welcomes the impending modernization of the Iloilo Commercial Port Complex (ICPC) in Iloilo City.

Should we further delay changes or seize the opportunity at this time?

Trust lawmakers to find creative ways to tuck in funds for their pet projects in their districts or for assistance programs that they can brag about when they go around for meetings and consultations, particularly during the campaign season.