
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 Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading a measure that would institutionalize a voucher program for private basic education, aiming to…
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For decades, the country has pinned its hopes on foreign investments and open markets to drive development. Record inflows of over $100 billion last year were…
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... But Proposals regarding VAT on electricity are under the DOE; what the agency could do, instead, is provide technical input on the potential impact of such…
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered measures to bring down rice prices as inflation surged, with officials citing rising fuel costs — not supply…
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The local government of San Jose del Monte aims to restore reliable water service to all households within one year after taking over utility operations…
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Singapore-based Velox Networks is accelerating its push into the Philippine market, banking on regulatory reforms and what it sees as a structural gap in how…
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EPIRA did not bring about genuine market reform. And amendments are long overdue.
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‘The purpose of education is to prepare the youth for real life. If the current system is not enough, it is our duty to fix it.’
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Caloocan Representative Edgar Erice of Caloocan said Sunday that he does not expect Congress to pass a “true” anti-political dynasty law, claiming President…
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Caloocan Rep. Edgar “Egay” Erice said that he did not foresee that the “true” Anti-Political Dynasty bill was going to be passed in Congress, noting that…
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Suspending excise taxes on petroleum products would be felt most immediately by low-income households, according to Emmanuel Leyco, president and chief…
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MISAMIS ORIENTAL — Senior citizens from across the province are voicing strong support for House Bill No. 8940, a measure aimed at expanding employment…
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The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) reported that it has secured more than P20 billion in investment commitments in 2025,…
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Calls for the government to act to lower prices — either by suspending or removing the fuel taxes — and to fire the officials who imposed those burdens on…
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House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy pledged Friday to prioritize legislative measures aimed at raising the national minimum wage and ending precarious employment…
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Access is not just about entry; it is about participation. Real inclusion means being able to speak, understand, and be heard.
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Senior Citizens Partylist Rep. Rodolfo Ordanes on Wednesday expressed support for a Senate initiative to review taxes embedded in electricity bills, saying the…
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