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The eyes incline towards beauty; the ears towards musical harmony; the nose towards pleasant smell; the tongue towards good taste; and the skin towards invigorating touch. Above it all, the human mind inclines towards truth. The past several days threaten the chances of the Filipino mind to get at the truth of many things political in nature.  When the mind has an idea …

The Philippine Senate has long styled itself as the country’s “august chamber,” a stabilizing institution meant to rise above partisan bickering and safeguard democratic accountability.  Today, however, that reputation lies badly battered. A succession of political maneuvers, legal controversies, and outright theatrics has reduced the Senate into a spectacle that invites ridicule instead of respect. The most alarming development is …

REALPOLITIKBy Benjie Alejandro The warning from Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) could not have come at a more delicate moment. As President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. embarked on his four‑day state visit to Japan, MUFG released a sobering assessment: the Philippine economy faces a “triple threat” — the looming super El Niño, elevated U.S. interest rates, and policy uncertainty at home. …

LOVE FOR ALL​By: Virginia Rodriguez The recent oath-taking ceremony led by Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno marks another significant step in the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) continuing journey toward reform and modernization. With 165 personnel taking their oath—120 newly hired employees and 45 newly promoted officials—the event symbolizes not only career advancement but also a renewed commitment to public service and …

Government authorities may now move to implement the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant against Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa after the Supreme Court rejected his request for a temporary restraining order, according to Justice Secretary Frederick Vida. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, Vida said the absence of any restraining order from the high court effectively removes legal obstacles …

The Department of Agriculture is preparing to introduce a suggested retail price of ₱53 per kilogram for locally produced rice as part of efforts to stabilize market prices while keeping the staple affordable for consumers. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said Thursday that the formal issuance of the SRP is expected this week and will mainly serve as a …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a significant increase in pork import allocations, raising the country’s minimum access volume (MAV) by 150,000 metric tons in a move aimed at addressing supply constraints and stabilizing retail prices. Under Executive Order (EO) 116 signed on May 19, the MAV for pork for MAV Year 2026 was increased from 54,210 MT to 204,210 …

House Deputy Minority Leader and ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio on Friday welcomed the committee approval of a proposal that would allow government workers, including public school teachers, to opt for earlier retirement at age 56 instead of 60. The measure, House Bill No. 207, was approved on Thursday by the House Committee on Government Enterprises. It seeks to …

Senator Jinggoy Estrada is seeking to provide financial relief for low-income learners through a proposed measure that would mandate a five percent discount on a wide range of education-related expenses. Under Senate Bill 1063 or the “Underprivileged Students’ Discount Act,” qualified students would be entitled to discounts on tuition, food, medicines, school supplies, and learning devices such as laptops and …

Energy Secretary Sharon Garin is urging Filipino households and businesses to make energy conservation a regular habit, as the government rolls out a new initiative aimed at cutting electricity use and promoting long-term efficiency. Garin made the appeal during the launch of the “Oras Natin sa Efficiency” (O.N.E.) Campaign last week at the globe structure of SM Mall of Asia …