May, 2025

• 5 May

  Democracy Threatened

  

  The recent arrest of a Chinese national caught with suspected surveillance equipment near the Commission on Elections (Comelec) headquarters is an alarming development that cannot be dismissed as an isolated incident. It strikes at the heart of Philippine sovereignty and raises urgent concerns about foreign interference in the country’s democratic processes. The National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) disclosure that the …

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• 5 May

  P20/kg of rice is a “temporary” fix

  

  BEYOND ELLIPTICAL By Rose Marie de la Cruz I agree with the observation of IBON Foundation Inc.’s Sonny Africa about the rollout of P20 per kg of rice in the Visayas as just a “temporary fix” for which consumers have to be thankful, but that long term solutions like supporting small farmers are what is needed for food security and improving …

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• 5 May

  First quarter agri growth seen as modest

  

  Former Department of Agriculture  Secretary William Dar described the  first quarter growth of only of 1 percent  in agriculture this year as modest.  “It could have been better as the crops sector benefited from favorable weather,”  claimed Dar and other analysts, citing  the agriculture’s growth came from a low base last year due to El Nino. But DA Secretary Francisco …

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• 5 May

  Marikina forest expands by 400 hectares

  

  The forest cover of the Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape (UMRBPL) has significantly increased by 400 hectares from 2010 to 2020, a Department of Environment and Natural Resources official reported. DENR CALABARZON Regional Executive Director Nilo Tamoria said UMRBPL’sforest is now 44.37 percent bigger because of the continuous implementation of the National Greening Program (NGP) in the 26,000-hectare Protected …

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• 5 May

  Pinoys shift to cheaper palm oil

  

  Due to the rising  coconut oil prices, Filipino consumers are shifting to cheaper palm oil for cooking. The rising cost of coconut oil in the domestic market has been flagged by international observers and even by the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) as a factor that could affect consumption of the commodity and drive food prices up this year, Philippine Star …

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• 5 May

  Joo crowned as Tour of Luzon champion

  

  Baguio city—Two-time Korean national champion Dae-Yeong Joo is the undisputed winner of the MPTC Tour of Luzon: The Great Revival. Joo overcame his toughest challengers in the final stage to emerge as the champion of prestigious, eight-stage cycling competition at the Camp John Hay here Thursday. Although Joo finished well behind stage winner Joshua Pascual of Excellent Noodles, who clocked …

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• 5 May

  Both with Pinoy blood, Louis, Laurance top century dash in ICTSI PH trackfest

  

  Capas, Tarlac – Both with Filipino blood in their veins, Singapore’s Marc Brian Louis and Jessica Laurance from Australia emerged as the fastest man and woman in the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships at the New Clark City Athletic Stadium late Friday night.  The Singapore national sprint champion, Louis, whose mother, Julie Ann Adsuara, hails from Moncada, Tarlac, won a close …

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• 5 May

  BingoPlus, Miss Universe Philippines crowns 2025 queens anew

  

  BingoPlus, the country’s most comprehensive digital entertainment platform, put forth their full support for Miss Universe Philippines 2025 by crowning the queens at the coronation night on May 2, which took place at Mall of Asia Arena. As the lead presenter of the pageant, BingoPlus’ unwavering support was prominently displayed during the momentous event. From logo exposures to putting together …

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• 5 May

  MOONTON Games unveils the MPL Immortal Cup, heralding a new era for the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports

  

  MOONTON Games today unveiled the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) Immortal Cup, a groundbreaking evolution of the iconic MPL trophy. The MPL Immortal Cup will be introduced to all seven MPLs—Cambodia, Indonesia, LATAM, Malaysia, MENA, the Philippines, and Singapore—today, marking a bold new chapter for the MPL. The new trophy follows the launch of the new Mobile Legends: …

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• 4 May

  Asialink ventures into real estate lending

  

  Asialink Finance Corporation, long known for supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs), has expanded into real estate lending, offering fast processing times and competitive interest rates for individuals and businesses. In a statement last week, the company introduced three real estate loan options: Sangla Titulo, take-out of housing units, and property acquisition. Under Sangla Titulo, borrowers can take out loans …

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