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Spokespersons for Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Thursday rejected allegations linking the former House Speaker to alleged anomalous flood control projects, insisting that no evidence has ever connected him to any irregularity in the planning, funding or implementation of the infrastructure projects. In a statement, lawyer Elaine Atienza said neither Senate and House investigations nor official probes …

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday reported an increase in threats targeting schools but said many of the incidents appear to be hoaxes intended to disrupt classes or prevent examinations from pushing through. PNP spokesperson Col. Allen Rae Co urged the public to remain calm, stay alert, and refrain from spreading unverified information that could trigger unnecessary fear. “We …

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday (Canada time) said the Philippines’ elevation to upper middle-income economy status sends a strong signal to global investors, reflecting years of economic reforms and improving policy credibility. Speaking during a joint press conference with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the Vancouver Convention Centre, Carney said the new classification highlights the country’s sustained …

The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday said it is continuing to build a case against individuals who may have helped Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa allegedly evade arrest after he appeared at a Senate session on May 13 despite an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Justice Undersecretary Ian Norman Dato said a panel of prosecutors …

The massive rally that brought EDSA to a standstill demonstrated once again how easily Metro Manila can be thrown into paralysis when politics, religion and public protest converge. Regardless of the organizers’ intentions, the immediate victims were ordinary commuters, workers, businesses and emergency responders forced to endure hours of gridlock. Authorities must review whether contingency plans and traffic management were adequate, especially …

Though just 21 summers old, our very own Alexandra Eala, in my estimation, is already great. At 13, she embarked for Spain to insulate herself for a sport she loves, as others are struggling withtheir identities, gender, career and a future . There, Alexandra parks herself at the Rafa Nadal Academy for years of gruellingpreparation for a future in professional tennis.  To be able to discern that …

The country’s elevation to upper-middle-income country (UMIC) category by the World Bank is being hailed by Malacanang as a major achievement. Crossing the gross national income per capita threshold of $4,636 with a reported level of $4,850 signals that the economy has expanded and places the country in a more favorable statistical bracket.  It is expected to strengthen investor confidence and enhance the nation’s international standing. But the celebration should not …

LOVE FOR ALL​By: Virginia Rodriguez President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s official visit to Canada is more than a diplomatic engagement—it is a recognition of the enduring friendship between two nations and the invaluable role of nearly one million Filipinos who have helped shape both societies. During his visit, the President met with the Filipino community to express his gratitude for …

REALPOLITIKBy Benjie Alejandro In the shifting landscape of global politics, the Philippines finds itself at a crossroads. The recent meeting between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Russian President Vladimir Putin underscores a reality that many policymakers often overlook: peace and trade, not military alliances, are the true engines of national prosperity.   Despite Western sanctions led by the United States, …

The Philippine Ports Authority marks its 52nd founding anniversary this July 11 with a wealth of accomplishments from the previous year and planned goals and aspirations into the future. This year’s celebration pays tribute to more than five decades of steering the country’s port operations towards growth and global competitiveness that has earned praise from domestic and foreign travelers and …