By Tracy Cabrera “What is the worth of a nation if it cannot defend its dignity?” This was the powerful question raised by Chairman Emeritus Dr. Jose Antonio “Ka Pep” Goitia as he expressed strong support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s declaration that Philippine sovereignty is **“non-negotiable.”** “President Marcos is absolutely right,” Goitia stressed. “Sovereignty is not a topic for …
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The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) officially launched its infomercial “Bagong Pilipino, Tara, Nood Tayo!” a national government campaign encouraging Filipinos to support locally produced movies and television shows. Leading the campaign was no less than President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., joined by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and the First Family. The President proudly reaffirmed the administration’s …
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Senator Loren Legarda filed Senate Bill No. 164, or An Act Providing Monthly Maintenance Medication Support for Senior Citizens, seeking to provide eligible senior citizens with P1,000 monthly to help in the purchase of maintenance medications. “We are alleviating the burden of our senior citizens by helping them manage these debilitating diseases as they get older,” the lawmaker explained. “This …
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The recent swift change in Senate leadership is more than just a shuffle of political chairs. While publicly described as a matter of internal strategy, this upheaval is unofficially linked to the growing storm of investigations surrounding substandard and ghost flood control projects. The saga has unearthed deeply troubling revelations—shaking the foundations not only of the Senate, but of our democratic …
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Hero MotoCorp Philippines makes owning a brand-new motorcycle more affordable with its “Low Down, Low Monthly Payment” promo which is available at participating Hero dealers nationwide. Customers can bring home the stylish and dynamic Hero Xoom 110 for as low as ₱100 per day an unbeatable offer designed to give every Filipino the freedom of mobility at an affordable price. …
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House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan on Friday demanded accountability from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) over what he called questionable priorities in its proposed 2026 budget. During the House Committee on Appropriations’ budget deliberations, Libanan warned that poor planning and irrational allocations fuel ghost and substandard projects that damage not only the agency’s …
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed a new law extending the period foreign investors may lease private lands in the Philippines, a move seen to boost investor confidence and long-term capital inflows into the country. Republic Act (RA) 12252, which amends the Investors’ Lease Act of 1994 (RA 7652), was signed on September 3. It allows foreign investors to …
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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced Friday that 1,716 local Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (ADACs) will undergo a nationwide audit this year to gauge their effectiveness in the fight against illegal drugs. The evaluation will cover councils in 82 provinces, 149 cities, and 1,485 municipalities, measuring their performance for 2024. Eight key indicators will be reviewed: council …
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The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Friday urged Congress to pass a law that would outlaw the creation, sharing, distribution, or possession of pornographic materials generated through artificial intelligence (AI) technology, commonly known as “deepfakes.” CICC chief Undersecretary Renato “Aboy” Paraiso, in an interview on PTV’s Bagong Pilipinas, said current laws do not adequately cover AI-generated pornography, leaving …
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Cebu Pacific (CEB) is taking its commitment to Philippine aviation a step further by partnering with De La Salle University (DLSU)–Manila to help shape the next generation of aircraft engineers. The low-cost carrier on Friday announced the signing of a five-year collaboration that will give engineering students hands-on experience in tackling real-world challenges in airline operations. For its pilot run, …
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