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First No-El

First No-El

No-El is definitely a no-go. Not even the use — or abuse — by the President of his martial law powers can stop national elections.

Doubtful of majority

Doubtful of majority

From the get-go, tremendous pressure has been brought to bear on the members of the impeachment court by vested interests bent on having the Vice President…

Baste’d

Baste’d

Those who were expecting Mayor Baste to be roasted were roundly disappointed. Hizzoner was calm and collected, answering every question spontaneously, politely…

DENIECE Cornejo

‘Just tiis’

Deniece’s ordeal is a textbook illustration of how power and influence could be used to foist an injustice.

Sweet sixteen

Sweet sixteen

Now some senators, who are sworn to protect the Constitution, are the ones eroding the safeguards instituted by its framers.

‘Malay ko’

‘Malay ko’

Aside from stability in political leadership, the decentralization of governmental power to the federal states has been credited with its rapid economic…

BOYING Remulla

Sole searching

Of course, Boying Remulla, whose definition of ‘judicial misconduct’ is any court ruling that does not agree with his opinion, would not shut up.

The Senate during the 15th day of the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte last 12 August.

Stew feed

Some members of our legislature might also be wishing they were lawmakers in India, so they cannot be labeled ‘crocodiles,’ ‘betrayers,’ or ‘dictatorial.’

Kadayawan and only

Kadayawan and only

As a plus, Davao City is extremely safe, and the people are friendly, perhaps because they are so prosperous.

SEN. ERWIN TULFO CHAIRS BLUE RIBBON HEARING

LOOK: Sen. Erwin Tulfo chaired the New Majority bloc's Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on Monday, 8 June 2026, in Pasay City. The hearing focused on the investigation into alleged anomalies involving flood control funds.

Former bodyguards of former Rep. Zaldy Co, collectively referred to as the "18 Marines," were invited to participate in the inquiry. However, they remained at the office of Sen. Robin Padilla, where they held a press briefing with members of the media.

Atty. Levi Baligod, on the other hand, speaks on behalf of the 18 marines inside Senator Robinhood Padilla’s office.| Aram Lascano

Reopening Floodgate(s)

Now the floods and the elephantine question in the room — who should answer for the stolen flood control money — are again at the forefront.