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So many things happened last week.  The Senate Presidency impasse remains as the blockbuster telenovela since May 11 when Senator Cayetano wrested control of the Senate from erstwhile Senate President Tito Sotto with the dramatic appearance and 13th vote coming from non-fugitive Senator Bato de la Rosa.  Of course, there is some palliative measure with the win of Senator Gatchalian as Senate …

The devastating earthquake that struck General Santos City and neighboring communities is a grim reminder that the Philippines remains one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world. For many Filipinos, the tragedy inevitably revives fears of “The Big One,” the long-anticipated major earthquake expected to affect Metro Manila and surrounding provinces. While seismologists caution against linking separate earthquake events …

LOVE FOR ALL​By: Virginia Rodriguez As the Philippines commemorated the 128th anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. delivered a timely reminder that the defense of freedom remains a continuing responsibility for every Filipino. While the battles fought by our heroes in the 19th century were against colonial rule, today’s challenges demand a different kind of …

REALPOLITIKBy Benjie Alejandro The global food crisis is no longer a distant threat—it is unfolding before our eyes. The latest escalation in the Middle East has once again disrupted supply chains, driving up the cost of energy and fertilizers.  For a country like the Philippines, heavily reliant on imported agricultural inputs, this translates directly into higher food prices, slower production, …

The number of people killed by the powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao has climbed to 37, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). In a radio interview Tuesday, disaster officials said four fatalities were recorded in Region 11, while Region 12 accounted for 33 deaths. Authorities warned that the casualty count could still rise as rescuers continue …

Malacañang has formally recognized Senator Sherwin Gatchalian as the acting head of the Senate, citing legal precedent and parliamentary procedure as the basis for its position. Speaking at a Palace briefing on Thursday, Press Officer Claire Castro said the Executive branch acknowledges the leadership assumed by Gatchalian following his election during Wednesday’s Senate session. “Ang kinikilala ng Palasyo ang liderato …

Members of the Senate media community have pushed back against statements made by Senator Rodante Marcoleta, warning that his characterization of mainstream journalists as “paid hacks” could further damage public confidence in the press and fuel hostility toward media practitioners. In a statement issued Thursday, Senate reporters and media personnel strongly criticized the senator’s remarks made during proceedings of the …

Motorists are expected to see mixed movements in fuel prices this week, with gasoline likely to go down while diesel is projected to increase amid continuing concerns over global oil supply disruptions tied to tensions in the Middle East. According to projections by Leo Bellas, gasoline prices may roll back by around ₱1.00 to ₱1.50 per liter, while diesel prices …

China’s largest bearing manufacturer is significantly scaling up its presence in the Philippines, committing an estimated US$219 million (₱13.54 billion) for the expansion of its Batangas facility and the development of a new industrial park aimed at strengthening its global production network. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque, confirmed that C&U Group’s expansion …

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has urged the public to exercise caution in dealing with online reports about alleged rallies and other public assemblies, amid rising political tensions in the Senate. In a statement, CICC Undersecretary Renato “Aboy” Paraiso said monitoring efforts have detected online discussions suggesting that certain groups may be organizing rallies across various platforms. “In …