Sen.. Christopher “Bong” Go challenged young leaders to stay grounded in the realities faced by ordinary Filipinos, standing firm against corruption, and leading with compassion during the Romblon Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Congress 2026 held on Wednesday, July 22, at the Golden Phoenix Hotel in Pasay City. An adopted son of Romblon, Go joined around 300…
The Philippines may now carry the label of an upper middle-income economy, but does this classification truly reflect the daily lives of ordinary Filipinos? Is it something the President should celebrate with pride when millions of families continue to struggle with rising food prices, stagnant wages, and the high cost of living? Economic classifications are…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte remains the leading choice for president in the 2028 elections, based on the latest Pulse Asia Ulat ng Bayan survey conducted from June 28 to July 3, 2026. The survey showed Duterte with 49 percent voter support when respondents were asked whom they would vote…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Davao City continues to attract international attention and gain growing opportunities for foreign partnerships and investments following its participation in the Green Empowerment Seminar for ASEAN Countries in Beijing, China. The seminar was recently attended by Councilor Radge Ibuyan, chairperson of the Committee on Government Enterprises and Privatization, and…
By Austin Ong,Philippines China Friendship Society Saying that China, its people, or its government is inherently racist toward Filipinos is an oversimplification and counterproductive to building international cooperation. Of course there are individuals everywhere who hold prejudices, and any mistreatment should be acknowledged and addressed. But painting an entire country or its institutions with one…
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There was a time when courtrooms and constitutional processes were expected to be sanctuaries of reason—places where evidence outweighed emotion, facts prevailed over propaganda, and justice stood above politics. Today, many Filipinos can be forgiven for wondering whether those ideals are being drowned out by a spectacle that grows louder with each passing day. What…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte maintained that the impeachment complaint against her lacks evidence, following days of Senate impeachment trial. In a statement, Duterte said the latest developments in the trial support her long-standing position that the allegations against her lack factual basis. “On Day 4 of the impeachment trial,…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte questioned Malacañang Palace’s stance on Philippine sovereignty, saying that “no part of the country’s territory will be surrendered to foreign powers.” In a statement over the weekend, Congressman Duterte said the government has been inconsistent since the arrest and transfer of former President Rodrigo…
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go on Thursday, July 9, pressed all investigating bodies to establish the full truth behind the deaths of student-athletes Rene “Bobet” Baterbonia and Divine Adili, stressing that the families deserve a clear account of what happened during the team-building activity that led to the tragedy on June 8. “Gusto nating malaman ang…
