
Ex-Speaker JDV dies at 89
Former House Speaker Jose C. de Venecia Jr., a towering figure in Philippine politics and a long-time advocate for peace and development, has passed away, his…
Mico Virata · · 2 min read
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Former House Speaker Jose C. de Venecia Jr., a towering figure in Philippine politics and a long-time advocate for peace and development, has passed away, his…
Mico Virata · · 2 min read

PNoy did not come out of nowhere. His rise to the presidency was fueled by public anger at the massive corruption that marked the end of the Gloria…
Barry Gutierrez · · 3 min read

The awards reflect HECHANOVA’s lifelong commitment to leadership, excellence and nation-building.
DT · · 4 min read

The throne of Mount Olympus has a new occupant.
Pauline Songco · · 2 min read

For all that beauty and intelligence, Boots never became an airhead. She maintained her humility even at the peak of her career.
Butch Francisco · · 6 min read

Decades into a career that helped define the sound of Filipino pop balladry, Martin Nievera remains grounded in one guiding principle: authenticity. In an…
Jefferson Fernando · · 2 min read

The problem is that the government is not all about perception or popularity. It involves serious, difficult, and often boring work.
Barry Gutierrez · · 3 min read

After nearly two decades of dominating Philippine evening radio, Boys’ Night Out ended its on-air run in 2025, cementing its legacy as one of the most…
Jefferson Fernando · · 3 min read

The Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will present “LEGACY: Carmen Sipin-Aspiras and Inna Montesclaros, pianists,” a benefit concert featuring two generations of…
Stephanie Mayo · · 2 min read

‘Mourning has not caught up with me yet’
Dinah S. Ventura · · 7 min read

The name Martinez has long been etched in Philippine legal history, carried by justices, judges, and practicing lawyers across generations. On 7 January, that…
Jason Mago · · 2 min read

Hans now works across sectors to help communities prepare for and recover from calamities, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and storms.
Raffy Ayeng · · 4 min read

By honoring Rizal, Mr. Marcos reaffirmed a narrative of nationalism grounded on relevance.
Richbon Quevedo · · 4 min read

The year 2025 marked one of the most emotionally charged transitions in modern Catholic history—a season of mourning followed swiftly by renewal. Within weeks,…
Jefferson Fernando · · 2 min read

A lesson I learned is that poetry, even as crude as mine, can be learned by anyone, particularly if one is as tongue-tied as me.
Bing Matoto · · 4 min read

‘It is good to know that, despite the long years we have been together, our bond has not been broken, and we continue to remain united and to see one another.’
Lade Jean Kabagani · · 2 min read

His legacy endures not because he stands alone, but because he stands among many: Burgos, Bonifacio, Jacinto, Mabini, and countless unnamed Filipinos whose…
Amelia Clarissa de Luna Monasterial · · 5 min read

Silence fell over the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Gabi ng Parangal as the screen dimmed and a familiar name reclaimed the room—not through applause,…
Jefferson Fernando · · 3 min read
