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FIRING LINE | OA in the Senate
By Robert B. Roque Jr. This past weekend, the infamous speech at the plenary given by Sen. Robinhood Padilla last January 26 has kept flashing...
Political clans linked to mining firms in Mindanao
A new Global Witness investigation has raised concerns over the role of powerful political dynasties in driving mining expansion in the Philippines despite environmental...
Legislators honor Percy Lapid, call for fearless journalism
Three years after the brazen killing of veteran broadcaster Percival “Percy Lapid” Mabasa, lawmakers and advocates of press freedom on Friday remembered him as...
BEYOND SIGHT: Pharisees in the Senate of the Philippines
By Monsi A. Serrano I am appalled by Senators who have the temerity to invoke God’s name and the Holy Scriptures, yet shamelessly engage in...
HOWIE SEE IT: A test of senatorial integrity
By Atty. Howie Calleja Watching the recent convening of the impeachment court—amid a period marked by intense procedural debate—revealed a critical test of the Philippine...
Makati Business Club joins calls for Senate to proceed with Duterte impeach trial
Makati Business Club joins growing calls for Senate to proceed with Duterte impeach trial The Makati Business Club (MBC) has added its influential voice to...
EU regrets curbs on election monitors in PH midterms
European Union High Representative and Vice President Kaja Kallas has expressed regret over restrictions placed on international election observers during the recent Philippine midterm...
88% of Filipinos want Sara Duterte to face impeachment charges—SWS survey
As the Senate delays the impeachment trial to June 11, a new survey reveals that 88% of Filipinos want Vice President Sara Duterte to...
Marcos orders Cabinet shake-up after midterm wake-up call
In the wake of the administration’s mixed performance in the 2025 midterm senatorial elections, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has asked for the courtesy...
FIRING LINE: Playing Mr. Nice Guy
By Robert B. Roque Jr. “Marami na akong kaaway at hindi ko kailangan ng kaaway. Kailangan ko kaibigan (I already have many enemies and I...