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The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday confirmed the arrest of a man linked to Wednesday night’s shooting incident inside the Senate building in Pasay City. PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño identified the suspect as alias “Mel Oragon,” 44, a native of Camarines Norte, who was found in possession of ammunition and magazines during his arrest. “He was caught, …

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has extended free assessment and certification services to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Malaysia, resulting in 81 workers earning national certificates in various skill areas. In a news release issued last week, TESDA said the initiative covered in-demand qualifications such as Hairdressing NC II, Barista NC II, Bread and Pastry Production NC …

Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday pushed back against attempts to link minority senators to the controversy surrounding the reported Senate security breach and efforts to arrest Senator Ronald dela Rosa, saying the issue should not be used for political narratives. Hontiveros said Senate employees, minority lawmakers, and their staff had already left the Senate complex when the reported shooting incident …

By Jerry Eloja The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) has reminded Filipinos participating in the United States Exchange Visitor Program (EVP) to strictly comply with the conditions of their J-1 visas, warning that failure to return to the Philippines after completing their internship or exchange program may affect future travel and immigration opportunities in the US. During a recent Pre-Departure …

By Jerry Eloja The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision supporting the country’s fully automated election system for the 2026 elections. COMELEC Chairman George Erwin Garcia said the ruling is a major win for the election system. He explained that the Court confirmed there is no law requiring manual counting during election day. The Supreme Court said …

The gunfire incident – reported live by media – inside the Senate building marks a dangerous escalation in the country’s already overheated political climate. Whether the volleys were the result of another attempt by National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) agents to arrest Sen. Ronaldo “Bato” dela Rosa or a product of confusion and misinformation, the episode exposed the fragility of institutions supposedly tasked with upholding order and the rule of …

​This month of May has a good chance of being the most eventful month  this year.  ​It all began, of course with May 1,  being Labor Day.  All the other days of the year are capital days, ha ha. That is the reason why the increase in minimum wage does not become a reality since May 2 up to April 30 of the following …

The chaotic shooting incident inside the Senate building revealed more than a breakdown in security protocols. It exposed the growing collision between law enforcement, political loyaltyand constitutional authority at the highest levels of government.  At the center of the controversy is Sen. Ronaldo “Bato” dela Rosa, who is facing an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in connection with crimes against humanity …

LOVE FOR ALL​By: Virginia Rodriguez In an era when global diplomacy is often dominated by superpowers and geopolitical tensions, the recent meeting between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Palacios at Malacañang Palace offers a refreshing reminder that meaningful partnerships can still begin with shared opportunity rather than shared conflict. The May 11, 2026 bilateral meeting was …

REALPOLITIKBy Benjie Alejandro The Senate, which ought to be a fortress of principle and statesmanship, was once again engulfed in chaos this May 13. Authorities declared that there were no casualties, and for that we should be thankful. Yet the true casualty was the integrity of the institution itself. The chamber of democracy, meant to be a venue for intelligent …