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The 2025 budget of the Philippines, described as the most corrupt in history, overflowed with congressional insertions.
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The 2025 budget of the Philippines, described as the most corrupt in history, overflowed with congressional insertions.

The success of the country’s hosting of these events does not just rest on the high-profile trophies. It also requires a sustained…

The latest labor statistics show employment contracting by 277,000 year-on-year to 49.27 million, while unemployment grew by 590,000 to…

For 2026 and 2027, the path is clear but steep. The government must lead with a unifying, ambitious vision, translating the 8 percent goal…

A twin impeachment will not occur simultaneously and would consume most of Congress’ time if it proceeds.

Likhang Filipino is a fresh lease on life for the country’s creative industries and manufacturers. Now veritably a one-stop shop, the six…

Washington’s push for stronger alliances in the Indo-Pacific will seek to win over Filipino leaders who prioritize defense pacts and…

If you can impeach someone with technically zero power, imagine how impeachable the guy with all the power must be.

While VP Duterte is being accused of misusing intelligence funds, the manipulation in the national budgets during Marcos’ term will likely…

What transpired in Venezuela demonstrated Trump’s willingness to use overwhelming force based on a unilateral doctrine, not collective…

There is no formal rule requiring recusal in such cases, making the issue one of delicadeza, a quality many lawmakers clearly lack.

If Cacdac admitted that they do not have the expertise to run shelters and take care of distressed OFWs, then logic dictates granting more…

A considerable portion involved foreign-assisted projects, for which the government is required to provide counterpart funding.

Bongbong receives intelligence. That does not make his office an intelligence agency. Otherwise, every Cabinet secretary would qualify for…

The past year saw the most spectacular display of how corruption can bring down a nation where self-gratification in the political sphere…

For decades, the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games has been a unifying force — a multi-sport tournament held every two years with the goal of…

To implement the law, Ralph Recto, who was then finance secretary, issued a directive to compel GOCCs to transfer ‘excess,’ ‘idle,’ or…

The world must now prepare for an America that acts not as a leader of a system, but as a unilateral actor in a zero-sum game.

The 2025 budget of the Philippines, described as the most corrupt in history, overflowed with congressional insertions.

The success of the country’s hosting of these events does not just rest on the high-profile trophies. It also requires a sustained…

The latest labor statistics show employment contracting by 277,000 year-on-year to 49.27 million, while unemployment grew by 590,000 to…

For 2026 and 2027, the path is clear but steep. The government must lead with a unifying, ambitious vision, translating the 8 percent goal…

A twin impeachment will not occur simultaneously and would consume most of Congress’ time if it proceeds.

Likhang Filipino is a fresh lease on life for the country’s creative industries and manufacturers. Now veritably a one-stop shop, the six…

Washington’s push for stronger alliances in the Indo-Pacific will seek to win over Filipino leaders who prioritize defense pacts and…

If you can impeach someone with technically zero power, imagine how impeachable the guy with all the power must be.

While VP Duterte is being accused of misusing intelligence funds, the manipulation in the national budgets during Marcos’ term will likely…

What transpired in Venezuela demonstrated Trump’s willingness to use overwhelming force based on a unilateral doctrine, not collective…

There is no formal rule requiring recusal in such cases, making the issue one of delicadeza, a quality many lawmakers clearly lack.

If Cacdac admitted that they do not have the expertise to run shelters and take care of distressed OFWs, then logic dictates granting more…

A considerable portion involved foreign-assisted projects, for which the government is required to provide counterpart funding.

Bongbong receives intelligence. That does not make his office an intelligence agency. Otherwise, every Cabinet secretary would qualify for…

The past year saw the most spectacular display of how corruption can bring down a nation where self-gratification in the political sphere…

For decades, the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games has been a unifying force — a multi-sport tournament held every two years with the goal of…

To implement the law, Ralph Recto, who was then finance secretary, issued a directive to compel GOCCs to transfer ‘excess,’ ‘idle,’ or…

The world must now prepare for an America that acts not as a leader of a system, but as a unilateral actor in a zero-sum game.