
Franco is not one of us
There are many Franco Mabantas I know — some of them within arm’s length: loud, proud and hollow.
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There are many Franco Mabantas I know — some of them within arm’s length: loud, proud and hollow.
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The Clark Development Corp. (CDC) and Korean-led JnH Philippines Development Corp. have signed an amended lease agreement for an P840 million mixed-use…
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The sentiment that the presidency is a divine responsibility is a powerful cultural narrative that President Marcos Jr. has actively integrated into his…
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Which can only mean that honest and sober inquiries are now the order of the day, that we have to squarely face the abuses of power and money secrets of our…
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Marcos’ involvement was hard to miss, since he was aware of what went on in the national budgets from 2023 to 2025, when the UA ballooned.
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More than 1,000 policemen had been administratively charged in the first quarter of 2026, the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) Internal Affairs Service (IAS)…
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Hundreds of bridges across the country are currently classified as “problematic,” Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon said…
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Philippine-based fintech firm Modulus Labs has strengthened its global payment infrastructure by centralizing monitoring and security systems, improving uptime…
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Maya and Lydian are collaborating to enable the use of digital assets in everyday commerce in the Philippines.
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Because Filipinos are making smarter choices this summer — from planning trips more thoughtfully, splitting costs with their barkada, and staying closer to…
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Berdin shared that the project is especially meaningful to her, as it brings together two passions she deeply connects with — music and gaming.
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The impeachment complaint had a simple ground: Did the President benefit from flood control kickbacks?
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At the heart of this mandate lies a tension that must be constantly managed: the duty to inform the public, and the duty to protect the process.
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When people call on the President, Vice President, and other top officials to release their SALNs, the response is often delay, deflection, or outright…
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The Philippine Embassy in France said it cannot take any action that would violate French sovereignty, stressing that it has no authority to arrest Filipino…
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The absence of swift action has raised questions in political circles on whether entrenched relationships and influence may be slowing accountability.
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has unveiled a $70-billion initiative to strengthen cross-border power grids and digital infrastructure across Asia and the…
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‘As Philippine aviation continues to evolve, AIC Airports’ ability to deliver complex projects efficiently and collaboratively will be critical to sustaining…
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