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Cynthia Balana

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LandBank Shaw Boulevard Branch former department manager Violeta Constantino testified on the 10th day of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday , 29 July. Her testimony centered on the alleged misuse of P612.5 million in confidential funds of the OVP and the DepEd.

Confidential funds

It will be interesting to see how the defense lawyers tackle this charge and explain the ridiculous aliases of some CF recipients like Mary Grace Piattos and…

National Bureau of Investigation

Grave threat

When I first heard the threat on TV, I was disgusted at the way it was expressed and the language used, especially coming from someone in the second-highest…

VICE President Sara Duterte, accompanied by lawyer Michael Poa, makes a surprise appearance at the Senate on Tuesday for a closed-door strategy meeting with her defense team as her historic impeachment trial unfolds. Inset: Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian confers with Senator Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero, the presiding officer of the impeachment court, during the proceedings.

Order and chaos

While it is still far too early for the public to draw conclusions as the trial progresses, they are being treated to the spectacle of courtroom debate about…

Holy Thursday

Holy Thursday

The Lenten season embodies selflessness and sacrifice. External circumstances may shake it, but the core values of compassion, community and faith remain…

The silence of ‘Bato’

The silence of ‘Bato’

Bato’s sudden withdrawal from public engagements and his somewhat mysterious disappearance have left many wondering if he is indeed hiding or just hibernating.

Embracing the fright

Embracing the fright

To my surprise, it was my mother who was laughing at the end of the experience, especially after I told her that I had ordered the skeleton to back off.

Missing the mark

Missing the mark

Respecting the rule of law is crucial, but it is also important to recognize the underlying moral issues at play regarding the WPP.

Speaker should go

Speaker should go

As the dust settles from the President’s Cabinet overhaul, the focus must shift to how the administration addresses its internal dynamics.

Shiny pearl

Shiny pearl

Whether through cash assistance, educational support, or social services, the DSWD’s work centers on empowering individuals and families, making it a…