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  • Senate Shakeup, Budget Shifts, and Public Scrutiny: What’s Driving Today’s Power Moves?

    Senate Shakeup, Budget Shifts, and Public Scrutiny: What’s Driving Today’s Power Moves?

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    The political atmosphere in the Philippines is heating up this week as major developments unfold in the Senate and beyond. In just a span of days, leadership changes, budget decisions, and high-profile hearings have reshaped the landscape in ways that could have lasting impacts on governance and public trust. Sotto Back in Power On Monday,… Read more

  • Marcos Orders Review as Calls Mount to Slash Flood-Control Budget

    Marcos Orders Review as Calls Mount to Slash Flood-Control Budget

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    President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has clarified that there will be no zero budget for flood-control projects under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in 2026, despite strong calls from lawmakers to drastically reduce or even scrap the allocation. Under the proposed 2026 National Expenditure Program (NEP), around ₱274.9 billion has been earmarked for… Read more

  • Panfilo Lacson Takes Over Blue Ribbon Committee

    Panfilo Lacson Takes Over Blue Ribbon Committee

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    Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has been named the new chair of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, further strengthening his role in the chamber’s oversight functions. Lacson’s appointment came on September 8, 2025, as part of the sweeping leadership changes that installed Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III as Senate President. He succeeds Senator… Read more

  • Tito Sotto Reclaims Senate Presidency After Escudero’s Ouster

    Tito Sotto Reclaims Senate Presidency After Escudero’s Ouster

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    Manila, Philippines — September 9, 2025. Former Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III has officially returned to the Senate’s top leadership post after a dramatic shake-up on the Senate floor Monday, September 8. During the plenary session, 15 senators voted to unseat incumbent Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero, citing disagreements over leadership style and policy… Read more

  • 18 Ex-NPA Rebels Granted Amnesty in Northern Mindanao

    18 Ex-NPA Rebels Granted Amnesty in Northern Mindanao

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    MANILA, Philippines — At least 18 former communist rebels who surrendered to the 4th Infantry Division (4ID) and the Police Regional Office-Northern Mindanao (PRO-10) have been granted amnesty by the government as part of efforts to reintegrate former New People’s Army (NPA) members into mainstream society. The amnesty was issued in coordination with the military,… Read more

  • House to Appeal SC Ruling on Sara Duterte Impeachment Case

    House to Appeal SC Ruling on Sara Duterte Impeachment Case

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    MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives announced on Sunday that it will file a motion for reconsideration against the Supreme Court’s ruling that declared the impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte unconstitutional. The Supreme Court on Friday halted the planned Senate trial, citing a constitutional prohibition against conducting more than one impeachment proceeding… Read more

  • PNP Chief Torre Won’t Entertain New Challenge After Baste Duterte No-Show at Ring Match

    PNP Chief Torre Won’t Entertain New Challenge After Baste Duterte No-Show at Ring Match

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    MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III said he will no longer entertain suggestions to reschedule his much-anticipated ring match with Davao City acting Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, who failed to show up at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Sunday. “I think so [I will no longer entertain him], marami… Read more

  • Survey: 8 in 10 Filipinos Want Sara Duterte to Face Impeachment Trial

    Survey: 8 in 10 Filipinos Want Sara Duterte to Face Impeachment Trial

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    MANILA, Philippines — A recent Octa Research survey revealed that 80% of Filipinos believe Vice President Sara Duterte should face an impeachment trial in the Senate. The nationwide survey, conducted from July 12 to 17, polled 1,200 adult respondents, just days before the Supreme Court declared the impeachment case against Duterte invalid. According to Octa’s… Read more

  • Escudero Reclaims Senate Presidency in 20th Congress Opening

    Escudero Reclaims Senate Presidency in 20th Congress Opening

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    MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero was elected Senate President on Monday, July 28, during the opening of the 20th Congress, securing 19 votes to defeat Sen. Tito Sotto, who garnered five. Sen. Joel Villanueva formally nominated Escudero, with endorsements from Senators Sherwin Gatchalian and Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos… Read more

  • Thailand, Cambodia to Hold Peace Talks in Malaysia Amid Deadly Border Clashes

    Thailand, Cambodia to Hold Peace Talks in Malaysia Amid Deadly Border Clashes

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    SAMRAONG, Cambodia — The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia are set to meet in Malaysia on Monday for peace talks, following four consecutive days of deadly clashes along their shared border. The conflict, centered around long-disputed ancient temples in the frontier region, has already left at least 34 people dead and displaced more than 200,000… Read more