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The spectacle at the House Justice Committee—fueled by the explosive testimony of alleged Duterte family bagman Ramil Madriaga—has once again diverted national attention to the political theater. While such revelations may carry weight in the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, they unfold at a time when ordinary Filipinos are grappling with a far more immediate and punishing crisis: the volatile …

The persistence—and escalation—of Die-hard Duterte Supporters (DDS) underscores a troubling feature of Philippine politics: loyalty untethered from accountability. Despite the intensifying scrutiny at Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment proceedings, her followersremain not only intact but increasingly aggressive. What might have been a moment for reflection has become a rallying point for disinformation, intimidation and political theater. Recent revelations by Duterte family’s close aide and bagman Ramil Madriaga have ignited widespread online …

LOVE FOR ALL​By: Virginia Rodriguez President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s recent launch of the Biyayang Bigas para sa Maynila (BBM) program signals a direct and immediate response to the mounting economic strain felt by many urban Filipinos. With 80,000 families set to receive rice assistance over six months, the initiative offers timely relief, particularly to transport workers, service employees, and low-income …

REALPOLITIKBy Benjie Alejandro The Department of Justice’s recent decision to prosecute a mother for selling her newborn child is being hailed as another triumph in the government’s campaign against criminality. On the surface, it is a clear victory: the law has spoken, justice has been served, and society can breathe a sigh of relief. Yet to stop at the press …

THE MPTC Tour of Luzon 2026 hits the road on April 29 in Calatagan and no less than the National Sports Tourism Inter-Agency Committee (NST-IAC) has bestowed its recognition on the 14-stage race that features local and foreign teams. “The Philippine Sports Commission [PSC] supports the conduct of the MPTC Tour of Luzon 2026 as an activity aligned with the …

The national government is rolling out a temporary fuel subsidy program to cushion public transport operators and commuters from the impact of surging oil prices, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announcing support of ₱10 per liter for public utility vehicles (PUVs). In a video message on Thursday, the President said the subsidy will run for up to three months and …

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed Thursday night that no Filipinos were reported injured or killed following a massive wave of airstrikes that struck Beirut, even as casualties climbed sharply. Authorities said the bombardment has left around 300 people dead and about 1,200 others wounded, with hospitals in the Lebanese capital now operating at full capacity. Initial reports from …

The Philippine National Police (PNP) will intensify monitoring of basic goods in markets and supermarkets nationwide, following a commitment from manufacturers to keep prices unchanged until April 30. The move supports the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla to maintain price stability amid global uncertainties and rising oil costs. PNP chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. …

A proposal in the Senate is pushing for temporary financial relief measures to help Filipinos cope with rising fuel costs, with Senator Mark Villar filing a resolution urging government lenders to ease repayment terms. Filed as Senate Resolution No. 366, the measure calls on state-run financial institutions—including the Social Security System, Pag-IBIG Fund, Land Bank of the Philippines, Development Bank …

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Thursday said the government could save as much as ₱25.6 billion this year after enforcing a 20-percent reduction in non-essential spending across agencies. The cost-cutting measure is part of efforts to create fiscal space as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt global energy supply and drive up fuel prices. …