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By Tracy Cabrera  PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER, Pasay City — Following yesterday’s signing of the bicameral conference committee report on the reconciled P6.7 trillion 2026 General Appropriations Bill, the stage has been set for its ratification and submission to Malacañan in a one-day extended session today. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. is expected to sign the budget bill into law in …

The uneven treatment of whistleblowers in the unfolding budget manipulation controversy reveals less about the credibility of evidence and more about the power structures that decide what is worth believing. When fugitive, resigned congressman Zaldy Co released a series of videos naming alleged beneficiaries of commissions tied to budget distortions, his claims were swiftly dismissed. The reason: the statements were …

By: VIRGINIA RODRIGUEZ  The true measure of leadership is often revealed not in grand speeches or political slogans, but in quiet moments of service—especially when leaders choose to stand beside the most vulnerable. This spirit was clearly felt during a recent Christmas outreach in Occidental Mindoro, where Governor Ed Gadiano joined hands with community partners to bring hope, dignity, and …

SENATE, Pasay City — Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo ‘Ping’ Lacson didn’t mince words as he expressed his disappointment over the Marcos Jr. administration’s failure to fulfill its promise of catching the “big fish” in the flood control corruption scandal before Christmas day. According to Senator Lacson, “who else will believe in the government if promises were not kept and …

MALATE, Manila — With teacher promotion backlogs having persisted for years—slowed by structural and administrative constraints that were often acknowledged but rarely resolved—the promotion of more than 16,000 public school teachers by the Department of Education reflects a clear outcome of coordinated leadership across the executive branch under President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. But this did not happen overnight, as Dr. …

By Tracy Cabrera  MALACAÑAN, Manila — Filipinos are hoping for a better year this upcoming 2026 and at the same time they are expecting more personalities linked to the flood control scandal to be “thrown behind bars” while counting President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (PBBM)’s efforts to hold to account all individuals involved in corruption-tainted infrastructure projects. According to presidential communications …

By Tracy Cabrera  ‌SENATE. Pasay City — With some sectoral representation being accused of involvement in corruption and irregularities in government’s infrastructure development initiatives embroiled, Senator Paolo Benigno ‘Bam’ Aquino IV is now seeking to reform the country’s party-list system by ensuring that it remains exclusively for marginalized and underrepresented sectors.  This came in the wake of growing concerns that the …

By Tracy Cabrera  ERMITA, Manila — Amidst initial findings that former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary Maria Catalina ‘Cathy’ Cabral committed suicide, forensic pathologists disclosed that the ex-public works official has tested positive for the antidepressant citalopram.  Last week, Cabral was found unconscious near the Bued River on December 19, at the bottom of a 20-meter cliff along Kennon. …

Government aims to render economic growth tangible by becoming an upper middle-income economy by 2026. Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Frederick Go said vigorous job generation efforts will enable government to achieve significant economic growth by next year. Go explained that economic growth should translate into more jobs, subsequently improving Filipino workers’ incomes. Go said “Our strategy is to grow …

Two of the country’s Transport Network Companies (TNCs) announced they will not deduct any commission from their partner drivers after the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) started implementing a reduction in surge pricing during the holiday season. Lalamove announced a zero percent commission on fares charged by its Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) drivers. “In support of the …