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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 …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. moved Wednesday night to quell rising tensions over the reported shooting incident inside the Senate complex, insisting that no government security forces were involved and denying claims that authorities had been ordered to arrest Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa.   In a recorded statement, Marcos said he personally monitored developments for over two hours and immediately coordinated …

The Inspiring Journey of Virginia Rodriguez Virginia Rodriguez’s life is a sweeping narrative of hardship, courage, and ultimate triumph—a true rags-to-riches journey shaped not only by ambition, but by deep sacrifice and an enduring love for family. Her story is not simply about financial success; it is about resilience forged in pain, and a determination that refused≠ to break even …

SSS-GSIS Pensyonado Party-list Rep. Rolando Macasaet urged concerned government agencies last week to take urgent action to prevent a possible sardine shortage as rising fuel prices continue to batter the fishing industry. Macasaet warned that escalating fuel costs are putting severe pressure on the sardine sector in the Zamboanga Peninsula, threatening the livelihood of more than 30,000 workers dependent on …

Government agencies have been directed to realign unused allocations from the 2025 national budget to help bankroll the administration’s energy emergency programs following instructions from Malacañang to review agency spending and identify available funds. Budget Secretary Rolando Toledo issued National Budget Circular 603 ordering all departments, bureaus, offices and instrumentalities, including state universities and colleges as well as government-owned and …

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has raised alarm over the continued rise in the prices of basic commodities, warning that surging global fuel costs and escalating tensions in the Middle East could further weaken the Philippine economy. Speaking during a media forum in Malate, the chair of the Senate committee on economic affairs said inflation, which recently climbed to 7.2 percent, may …

The Government Service Insurance System has thrown its support behind House Bill No. 8834, or the KALINGA Act of 2026, amid concerns over a possible inflation surge beyond the current 7.2 percent level driven by the ongoing energy crisis. The proposed measure, now under deliberation by the House Ad Hoc Committee on Legislative Energy Action and Development (LEAD Committee), seeks …

The Philippine government is looking to leverage its participation in Green Expo 2027 as a platform to strengthen agricultural innovation, sustainability and long-term economic security amid concerns over a possible global economic slowdown triggered by the ongoing energy crisis. Manila has reaffirmed its commitment to join the international gathering, which will run from March 19 to September 26, 2027 at …

The Department of Energy has expressed support for proposals seeking the removal of the value-added tax (VAT) on electricity as part of efforts to cushion the impact of the ongoing energy crisis on consumers. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said the agency remains consistent in supporting measures that could help reduce electricity costs, in line with the directive of President Ferdinand …

The Philippine manning and crewing industry is set to launch a nationwide campaign against child sexual abuse material (CSAM) as part of efforts to curb online exploitation and pornography involving women and children within the maritime sector. The initiative will formally begin during a CSAM awareness forum on May 12 at the Okada Manila, where seafarers, shipowners, manning agencies, labor …