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A recent study by researchers from the University of the Philippines and several foreign universities has pulled back the curtain on a troubling reality of modern Philippine elections: the growing, largely hidden role of social media influencers in political campaigning.  Their findings, which identify at least 1,425 influencer accounts engaged in covert or under-the-radar campaigning during the 2022 presidential elections, should prompt …

The recent decision by highly respected international financial institutions to lower their growth forecasts for the Philippines should have set off loud alarm bells than it apparently did in Malacañang. While the Palace has downplayed the revisions, citing inflation as a manageable concern, the downgrades have nonetheless sent ripples of uncertainty through the business community—an audience far less inclined to shrug …

LOVE FOR ALL​By: Virginia Rodriguez The Philippines is gradually moving toward economic improvement under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. While the country continues to face challenges, recent developments show steady progress that deserves recognition. Reports presented during the 7th Economy and Development Council Meeting in Malacañan highlight positive trends in employment and poverty reduction. These figures reflect …

REALPOLITIKBy Benjie Alejandro On January 3, Washington jolted the international community by seizing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flying him to the United States for trial. Without UN authorization or even prior consultation with Congress, President Trump declared that America would “run the country” and hand over Venezuela’s oil sector — the largest proven reserves in the world — to …

THE Association of Philippine Journalists – Samahang Plaridel Foundation, Inc. will launch the first of a series of campus journalism seminars on Friday, Jan. 30 at the Eulogio Rodriguez Jr.High School at Mayon Ave., Quezon City. Entitled “Usapang Plaridel: Campus Journalism Lecture Series”, the event will bring four veteran print and broadcast journalists to different public high schools all over …

The House of Representatives will neither obstruct nor delay any impeachment complaint that may be filed against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos said Friday. Marcos stressed that once an impeachment complaint is formally lodged with the Office of the Secretary General and transmitted to the Office of the Speaker, the House is constitutionally …

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla has instructed police teams to wear body cameras during operations to locate businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang, citing concerns that bribery attempts could derail efforts to arrest him. Ang is currently the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) most wanted individual over the disappearance of more than 30 cockfighting enthusiasts, or sabungeros. Authorities have offered a …

Lawmakers from Abra are urging Congress to swiftly pass a bill that would accelerate the establishment of agro-processing facilities in every province, aimed at strengthening food security and protecting farmers from mounting climate risks. Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos and Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos filed House Bill No. 6514, also known as the AgriBoost bill, which proposes …

Consumer advocacy group Filipino Consumers for Reform (Filcore) is calling on the government to impose tougher regulations on delivery applications as complaints over delays, missing or incorrect items, weak customer support, and questionable charges continue to mount. Filcore said the most recent holiday season saw a spike in grievances, with consumers reporting late or undelivered orders, wrong products, unresolved complaints, …

Domestic workers in Metro Manila will see their monthly salaries rise by ₱800 starting next month, following the approval of a new wage order. The Regional Tripartite Wage and Productivity Board–National Capital Region (RTWPB-NCR) issued Wage Order No. NCR-DW-06, granting the salary adjustment. In a Thursday advisory, the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) said the increase will raise the …