Category: Politics
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Call for Unity: Filipino Muslims Encouraged to Pray for Lasting Peace
The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) calls on Filipino Muslims to come together in prayer for the promotion of ‘just and lasting peace’ in the nation as the Holy Month of Ramadan commences. Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. emphasized that Ramadan symbolizes values such as compassion, solidarity, and…
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Malacañang Instructs Courtesy Resignation of PCO Appointees for Operational Efficiency
In a decisive move by Malacañang aimed at enhancing operational effectiveness, all presidential appointees serving under the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) have been directed to submit their courtesy resignations. This was confirmed by Jay Ruiz, the newly appointed Presidential Communications Secretary, this Saturday. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed the official memorandum on February 25, urging…
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Ping Lacson Casts Doubt on Marcos’ Bold P20/kg Rice Pledge
Expressing pragmatic reservations about a major public pledge by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., former senator Ping Lacson considers the plan to reduce rice prices to P20 per kilo as highly challenging. In an interview on Friday, February 28th, ahead of the Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas campaign event in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, Lacson…
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Senator Bong Go Applauds PhilHealth’s Expansion of Coverage for Infant Heart Conditions
Senator Bong Go praised the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) for expanding its health coverage to include surgeries for ventricular septal defects and tetralogy of fallot, two severe congenital heart conditions commonly affecting newborns. This expanded coverage by PhilHealth officially took effect on March 1. In a statement delivered in Filipino, Senator Go highlighted the…
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Comelec Files Cyber Libel Complaint Against Isabela Vice Mayoral Candidate
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has escalated legal action against a vice mayoral candidate in Reina Mercedes, Isabela, filing a cyber libel complaint on Friday. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia personally submitted the complaint before the Office of the City Prosecutor in Manila against lawyer Jeryll Harold Respicio. The complaint cites violations of Article…
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Escudero Urges Diligence in Duterte Impeachment Proceedings
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero has called for patience and thorough preparation among those pushing to expedite the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte, cautioning against haste in the politically charged process. Amid mounting pressure from House prosecutors and other groups to convene the Senate as an impeachment court during Congress’…
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PhilHealth’s P89.9 Billion Transfer: PDAF 2.0?
A Modern-Day Heist? Imagine your family meticulously saving for medical emergencies, only to discover those funds were quietly redirected to buy a shiny new car—without your consent. This is the analogy many Filipinos draw when discussing the Philippine government’s transfer of P89.9 billion from PhilHealth’s reserve funds to the national treasury. Authorized in 2023 and…
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Pimentel Urges Immediate Impeachment Proceedings Against VP Duterte, Citing Constitutional Obligation
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has intensified calls for the Senate to prioritize the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, arguing that constitutional duties must override political campaigns ahead of the 2025 elections. His demand follows Senate President Francis Escudero’s referral of Pimentel’s formal request to the rules committee,…
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Aquino Center and Museum Reopens, Showcasing Legacy of Transformative Leadership
TARLAC CITY, Philippines – A testament to the enduring legacy of democracy, good governance, and public service, the Aquino Center and Museum officially reopened its doors today, February 25, 2025. The reopening coincides with the eve of the 39th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, a historic event that reshaped the nation’s political landscape.…
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Panelo Fires Back: Defends Duterte’s Warning on Marcos’ “Dictatorial Tendencies,” Slams Admin as “Fake News Corporation”
MANILA, Philippines — Former Presidential Chief Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo launched a fierce rebuttal against Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Monday, defending ex-President Rodrigo Duterte’s stark warning that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is displaying “dictatorial tendencies.” Panelo accused the Marcos administration of operating as a “huge corporation of fake news” while dismissing Bersamin’s dismissal of Duterte…
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