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A new nationwide survey conducted by Tangere reveals that three out of four Filipinos favor lowering the age requirement for presidential candidates to 35 years old—a shift that could dramatically reshape the 2028 election landscape. The survey, conducted from August 27 to 30, shows that 75% of respondents support Senator Tito Sotto’s proposal to amend
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Candidates vying for the position of Ombudsman have until the conclusion of the Judicial and Bar Council’s (JBC) deliberations to submit clearances on any pending cases, according to Supreme Court spokesperson Camille Ting. In a media interview on Tuesday, Ting confirmed that Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office Chair Felix Reyes
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The Philippine Navy on Tuesday clarified that the presence of crushed corals in several shoals within the West Philippine Sea (WPS) appears to be the result of natural phenomena rather than human activity. Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, spokesperson for the Navy’s WPS operations, said in a media briefing that recent coral formations observed in
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Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday raised alarm over the persistent and increasing double appropriations in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), calling out the agency’s repeated failure to address the issue despite years of scrutiny. Speaking during the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing titled The Philippines Under Water”—which is investigating alleged corruption
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening the country’s shipbuilding sector through strategic investments in workforce training, during the inauguration of the HD Hyundai Shipyard in Subic on Tuesday. Addressing industry leaders and stakeholders, President Marcos underscored the importance of equipping Filipino workers with globally competitive skills to sustain the growth
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Navotas Representative Toby Tiangco has called out Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante Jr. for allegedly spreading misinformation in defense of the controversial small committee that handled amendments to the 2025 national budget. In a strongly worded statement issued on August 31, Tiangco accused Abante of resorting to “fake news” to shield the committee led
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Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon on Monday pledged sweeping reforms to safeguard the integrity of infrastructure development, warning that contractors previously blacklisted for substandard or “ghost” projects will face intensified scrutiny—even if they attempt to re-enter under new names. Speaking at a Palace press briefing, Dizon emphasized the need for
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Former Public Works Secretary Jose P. de Jesus has expressed strong support for newly appointed Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon, describing him as a leader with “strong political will and consummate competence” to steer the embattled agency through a period of intense reform. In a media statement released September 1,
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. hosted a courtesy call with senior members of the United States Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) at Malacañang Palace on Thursday, reaffirming the strong defense ties between the Philippines and the U.S. The delegation was led by SASC Chairman Senator Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi) and Senator Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska), joined by
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Malacañang assured the public on Friday that national security forces are actively working to counter threats posed by foreign spies and alleged “sleeper agents.” Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro relayed a statement from the National Security Council (NSC) following Senator Panfilo Lacson’s warning about the presence of Chinese operatives embedded across the country. “We cannot
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