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29 March

Undue Process of Law

Since the Supreme Court ruled last year on the parameters defining the impeachment process against VP Sara, the phrase Due Process of Law was front and center in our daily conversation. It was demanded by our Supreme Court to be observed by the House of Representatives (HOR), such that when the time was rife and ripe, it was recently complied …

29 March

Private sector strategic thinking needed now

The emerging debate—initiated by the camp of Vice President Sara Duterte—over why the House Committee on Justice is prioritizing impeachment proceedings instead of confronting the fuel price crisis, does little to ease the daily burden of ordinary Filipinos. For millions already stretched thin, this discourse feels detached from reality. Financial assistance programs, while loudly promoted, fail to reach a significant portion of the population, particularly the middle …

29 March

The Politics of Shallow Happiness

REALPOLITIKBy Benjie Alejandro One of the most striking features of Philippine society is the resilience and cheerfulness of its people. The latest World Happiness Report 2026 places the Philippines fourth among Southeast Asian nations in terms of happiness. At first glance, this seems like a cause for celebration. But in the realm of realpolitik, this cultural trait is not merely …

29 March

Faster Roads, Stronger Farms: PBBM

LOVE FOR ALLBy: Virginia Rodriguez President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has sharpened his directive to accelerate the construction of farm-to-market roads, recognizing infrastructure as a lifeline for struggling Filipino farmers. During a recent inspection in Barangay New Casay, Davao del Norte, the President underscored the urgency of completing critical road networks. Joining him was Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., highlighting …

29 March

PHL resets relations with China, oil talks likely

By DIEGO C. CAGAHASTIAN Two days before the United States and Israel released the first missiles that assassinated Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khameini, his top generals and family members, along with some 170 schoolgirls in an elementary school in Tehran, Filipino businessman Manny V. Pangilinan gave an interview with Bloomberg about oil and gas exploration in the disputed South …

29 March

Trade deficit widens in February

The Philippines reported a wider trade deficit in February from a year ago as the growth of imports outpaced exports. The gap eased to its lowest level in nine months. Preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed that the country’s trade-in-goods deficit widened by 23.1 percent to $3.68 billion year-on-year. This reversed the decreases recorded in previous months. …

29 March

Malampaya to deliver gas by 4th quarter

Prime Energy Resources Development B.V., the operator of the Malampaya deep water gas-to-power project, said it is on track to start producing gas by the first quarter this year following the completed drilling of one of the wells. Prime Energy said it had a successful drilling, completion, and flow test of the Camago-3 well in offshore Palawan. According to the …

29 March

PAL suspends 5 more routes

Philippine Airlines is temporarily suspending flights on five more routes — two international and three domestic — as the Middle East conflict continues to rattle the aviation sector. The flag carrier announced on March 26, that it will suspend its Cebu-Guam flights starting April 16 and Cebu-Ho Chi Minh City service beginning April 19, both until further notice. The Ho …

29 March

PEZA: Key to national economic resilience

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) marks its 31st anniversary with renewed optimism, highlighting its enduring role as a cornerstone of the country’s investment strategy and economic resilience. Established in 1995, PEZA has grown into one of the Philippines’ most effective investment promotion agencies, credited for attracting billions of dollars in foreign direct investments and generating millions of jobs across export-oriented industries. From its …

29 March

“BLOOD VS DUTY” READY TO SET ABS-CBN’S 8PM PRIMETIME ABLAZE

ABS-CBN unleashes its newest series “Blood vs Duty” to ignite primetime at 8 PM with intense action and compelling drama beginning April 6 (Monday), featuring a bold take on systemic abuse that puts loyalty and sworn duty to the test. Richard Gutierrez, Bela Padilla, and Gerald Anderson lead the Kapamilya series with Baron Geisler and Barbie Imperial. The new action-drama …

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March, 2026