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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 …

The Philippine government is verifying reports of a newly detected structure in Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea, amid concerns that it may have implications on the country’s maritime rights and jurisdiction. National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) spokesperson and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commodore Jay Tarriela said authorities are treating the reports with seriousness …

The National Dairy Authority (NDA) is seeking a ₱140.5 million allocation under its 2027 budget to fund a nationwide digital infrastructure program aimed at modernizing its regulatory and operational systems. In a statement last week, NDA Administrator Marcus Antonius Andaya said the proposed digitalization initiative is intended to respond to long-standing calls from industry stakeholders for faster and more transparent …

Malacañang on Thursday suggested that domestic political tensions may have played a role in the Philippines’ unsuccessful bid for a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027–2028 term. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said internal political “noise” and ongoing disputes in the country could have influenced international perception during the voting process, despite efforts by …