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In a recent interview, Prof. Roland Simbulan sounded the alarm on how the Philippines is increasingly entangled in the strategic tug-of-war between the United States and China. His words cut deep: “The U.S. is building up its military forces here, turning Subic into a factory for ammunition and deploying assets across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.”…
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New public opinion data released today reveals a significant downturn in public sentiment toward the Marcos Administration’s Cabinet, as the domestic fallout from the Middle East energy crisis continues to drive up the cost of living for Filipinos. According to the April 2026 report from technology-driven research firm Tangere, the Cabinet as a whole has…
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The arrest of former congressman Zaldy Co in Prague has sparked jubilation in Malacañang. Officials hailed it as a breakthrough, a long-awaited step toward accountability. Yet while the Palace’s optimism is understandable, it risks being premature. The reality is that Co’s return to the Philippines is far from guaranteed, and the legal road ahead is…
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An old Filipino proverb hits painfully close to home: “What good is the grass when the horse is dead?” “Aanhin pa ang damo, kung patay na ang kabayo?” It perfectly captures the nation’s frustration after Senator Panfilo Lacson’s statement that the reduction or removal of excise taxes on fuel won’t happen anytime soon. While gasoline…
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Residents of Tawi-Tawi were startled recently when a crocodile surfaced beneath a stilt house built over the sea. Yet the greater danger lies not in the reptiles of the water, but in the “crocodiles” lurking within government contracts. These unseen predators are behind ghost projects—unfinished flood control initiatives, paper-only schemes that consumed billions, and infrastructure…
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In a recent interview on DWAR- Abante Radyo’s “WALANG ATRASAN” program, former Agriculture Secretary and current Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) Chairman Leonardo Montemayor shed light on the complex reality behind the recent spike in rice prices. While the market shift offers a glimmer of hope for local producers, Montemayor warned that it comes with…
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As commuters brace for fare hikes in buses and jeepneys, United Filipino Consumers and Commuters (UFCC) President RJ Javellana is calling for decisive government action to protect the public from worsening economic pressures. In an interview with DWAR -Abante Radio, 1494 Khz, Javellana stressed that the Constitution provides a clear mandate for government intervention during…
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In my recent interview with Prof. Clarita Carlos on DWAR Abante Radyo – Walang Atrasan (March 13), one of the most compelling points raised was the Philippines’ potential engagement with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). This regional bloc, led by China and Russia, has steadily expanded its scope—from security to economics, culture, and humanitarian cooperation.…
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In a candid interview on Walang Atrasan over DWAR Abante Radyo, Congressman Mark Cojuangco, Chairman of the Special Committee on Nuclear Energy, once again made a strong case for nuclear power as the Philippines faces mounting energy challenges. With oil prices surging due to instability in the Middle East, Cojuangco emphasized that the country’s long-delayed…
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On my program Walang Atrasan over DWAR Abante Radyo, I discussed with Herman Tiu Laurel—better known as Ka Mentong— the Philippines’ place in today’s volatile geopolitical landscape. What emerged was a sobering reminder: our nation is once again caught in the crossfire of global power struggles. Laurel’s central warning is clear: U.S. military bases in…
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