The Vice President has finally spoken. After weeks of allegations that millions—and eventually more than ₱2 billion—were allegedly delivered to her and members of the Duterte family, Vice President Sara Duterte has categorically denied the claims of dismissed police officer Rodulfo Mondigo Gracioso Jr. She says she does not know Gracioso, did not receive the…
By Austin Ong The late Dr. Yuan Longping, revered as a national hero in China and known worldwide as the “Father of Hybrid Rice,” was a scientist and teacher whose work helped China achieve rice self-sufficiency and feed its people at a time when famine remained a painful memory. Today, his image appears…
* Net score plummets to Negative 11 (-11%) * Metro Manilans most dissatistied at -27% By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s net satisfaction rating fell to the “poor” category in the third quarter of 2026, down from “neutral” in the previous quarter, according to…
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go called for stronger government investment in Philippine sports, saying public funds should prioritize programs and facilities that directly benefit Filipino athletes rather than projects that fail to deliver meaningful value to the public. Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, made the call after presiding over the committee’s post-Asian Games…
In an impeachment trial, the public deserves more than dramatic announcements, unexpected withdrawals, and unanswered questions. It deserves evidence, transparency, and accountability. The latest development in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte has raised a troubling question: Are those entrusted with pursuing accountability fully conscious of their responsibility to the Filipino people? On…
* Says: “Ang sinungaling ay kapatid ng magnanakaw” By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte’s former staff member, Jeffrey “Jepoy” Tupas, addressed allegations made against him by dismissed police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. on Thursday, October 1. Tupas said in a statement that he submitted an affidavit through his lawyer, Atty. Toby Diokno,…
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go urged the national government to ensure adequate funding for Filipino athletes and the repair and modernization of sports facilities, saying sports infrastructure should not be overlooked as agencies prepare their spending programs for 2027. Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, raised the issue during the September 25 Senate…
What we are witnessing today is a country deeply divided by distrust. Not merely divided by political affiliation, ideology, or personalities, but by a deeper and more troubling suspicion that almost everything we hear comes with an agenda. A government statement is doubted. An opposition claim is questioned. A court ruling is interpreted through political…
* OFWs need protection,emergency assistance Senator Christopher “Bong” Go called for sufficient funding for the Department of Migrant Workers in 2027 to sustain assistance for overseas Filipino workers, particularly those caught in emergencies and conflict areas, while pushing for additional Migrant Workers Offices abroad, continued support for the Overseas Filipino Workers Hospital, and greater access…
Vice President Sara Duterte is being attacked for being a stockholder of Gencorp, which holds several Jollibee franchises, making it appear that she owns Jollibee itself. It is legally false. Let us make it clear, and not base it on the gossip of Partylist Representative Terry Ridon. JTC Group of Companies Philippines, Inc. owns Gencorp….
