Photo courtesy: Chiz Escudero facebook page The surge in unemployment to 2.96 million Filipinos in January 2026 has led Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero to press for urgent action to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), widely regarded as the backbone of the country’s economy that employs about two‑thirds of the national workforce. Citing the…
MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers are pushing for the swift enactment of a measure that would grant the President emergency powers to suspend excise taxes on petroleum products. The House Committee on Ways and Means recently approved a substitute bill consolidating 17 measures aimed at providing immediate relief to Filipinos as global oil markets face extreme…
In Photo: Fish in a row Even before Gensan was known as home of world boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, it was already home to famous tunas, earning the title “Tuna Capital of the Philippines”. As the country’s top tuna producer, its daily catch can surpass any other fish ports in the Philippines combined or not….
Karl Yngojo, of Kamanggagawa Partylist, delivered a thought-provoking talk on corruption and civic responsibility during the celebration of Social Development Week 2026 at Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan in Cagayan de Oro City on March 3, 2026. Speaking on the theme “Selective Outrage and Shared Responsibility: Understanding our Role in Corruption,” Yngojo challenged participants…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte criticized the proceedings of the International Criminal Court against his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, saying Western countries are using the tribunal as a political tool against developing nations. In an interview with the supporters at The Hague, Netherlands, Mayor Duterte questioned both the…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Davao City First District Rep. Paolo Duterte criticized the House Committee on Justice’s ruling that found the third and fourth impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte sufficient in form and substance. Rep. Duterte said the decision was unsurprising but demonstrated how some members of Congress allegedly use impeachment…
One cannot equate former Vice President Leni Robredo with incumbent VP Sara Duterte. To do so is like comparing pomelo to “kiat-kiat” a citrus variety that is about the size of a pingpong ball. The two grew up in different environments and honed in politics from the same environment. Leni learned the ropes from her…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Vice Pres. Sara Duterte has appealed to the public to reconsider organizing motorcades and vehicle caravans as a form of protest, citing the recent rise in fuel prices and growing concerns over air and noise pollution. In a statement on Tuesday, March 3, Vice President Duterte said such activities…
As one of the authors of the proposed measure, he underscored its clear objective. “As one of the authors, the core intention of this bill is very clear: to ensure that the Tertiary Education Subsidy or TES allocation is granted to those students who are truly in need. Simula po nang nalagdaan ni former President…
It stopped feeling like a hearing. It started feeling like a show. Hindi ito aksidente. The shift was palpable the moment Sen. Panfilo Lacson took the helm of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee. Ang tanong ng bayan: bakit parang may script? A Senate inquiry is supposed to be sacred ground — a venue where truth…
