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Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel “Migz” F. Zubiri has urged the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to ensure the peaceful and credible conduct of the upcoming Bangsamoro Parliament election, scheduled for October 13, 2025. The election marks a pivotal moment for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), as it prepares to elect its first…
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Senator Camille Villar, the youngest member of the 20th Congress, led the inaugural hearing of the Senate Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, signaling a bold and urgent push to address the Philippines’ escalating environmental and climate challenges. As committee chair, Villar laid out her legislative priorities, focusing on climate resilience, biodiversity protection,…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the commemoration of the 108th birth anniversary of his father, the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr., with a call for Filipinos to embrace lives of service, sacrifice, and national dignity—values he described as the cornerstone of his father’s legacy. Speaking during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Marcos Monument…
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has issued a strong protest against China’s recent approval of the so-called “Huangyan Island National Nature Reserve,” asserting that the move violates Philippine sovereignty and international law. The nature reserve, declared by China’s State Council, covers Bajo de Masinloc—also known internationally as Scarborough Shoal—a maritime feature that the Philippines…
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Senator Alan Peter Cayetano emphasized that lasting reform in the Philippines hinges on self-governance, not merely on the discipline imposed by those in power. Speaking during his early morning “CIA 365” livestream on September 6, Cayetano reflected on recent corruption scandals and urged Filipinos to embrace internal accountability. “Corruption will only end when every Filipino…
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In a dramatic development that could reshape the trajectory of the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) investigation into the Duterte administration’s drug war, former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager Royina Garma has agreed to testify against former president Rodrigo R. Duterte. Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed Monday that Garma, who…
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Congressman Isidro “Sid” Ungab of the 3rd District of Davao City is calling for a formal explanation from former House Committee on Appropriations Chairman Elizaldy Co and Senior Vice-Chairperson turned Acting Chairperson Stella Quimbo regarding the diversion of billions in foreign-assisted flood control funds from the 2024 and 2025 national budgets. During Friday’s budget hearing…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday underscored the importance of expanding travel and people-to-people exchanges between the Philippines and Cambodia, as both nations reaffirmed their commitment to deepening diplomatic and cultural ties. Speaking at a joint press conference with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh, President Marcos emphasized…
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In a pointed parliamentary inquiry during the House briefing on the proposed 2016 budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Representative Leila M. de Lima called for clarity and accountability amid growing concerns over alleged anomalies in the agency’s budget. Addressing the committee, De Lima questioned the scope and direction of the…
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Amid a significant leadership transition in the 20th Congress, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday called on his fellow lawmakers to focus on enduring reforms rather than transient political maneuvering, emphasizing that “politics should be temporary, but change must be permanent.” Speaking during his manifestation on the Senate floor, Cayetano expressed concern over the erosion…
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