Patronage Politics — The Poison That Replaces Governance. (Editorial)

So long as the government fails to provide the most basic social safety nets — universal healthcare, efficient disaster response, accessible justice, and equitable economic opportunities — corruption will remain the language of survival. The void left by a weak and unreliable state does not stay empty for long; it is quickly filled by patronage…

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Bong Go co-sponsors bill extending EDCOM II

Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go as co-sponsor, backed the measure extending the duration of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II), emphasizing the body’s indispensable role in diagnosing and addressing the deep-seated challenges in the country’s education system. Go, who also chairs the Senate Committee on Youth, underscored the significance of EDCOM II’s ongoing work…

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FPRRD defense seeks replacement of ICC medical specialist over bias

DAVAO CITY – The defense team of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has requested that the International Criminal Court remove the newly appointed neuropsychologist assigned to assess his fitness to stand trial, citing concerns over the expert’s qualifications and impartiality. In a public redacted version of the filing dated November 7, 2025, and registered under…

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DPWH records show Davao City flood-control projects complete

By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways official records and on-site inspection disprove Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon’s claim that several flood-control projects here in Davao City are incomplete. Ridon recently claimed that riverbank protection projects along the Talomo and Matina Rivers were unfinished, citing photos as evidence…

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Amidst devastating floods in Cebu ICI probes flood dams in Davao City

In Photo: Former PNP Chief Rodolfo Azurin,  of the Independent Commission for Infrastructures (ICI),  answers questions from media after inspecting  a flood control project along the Davao River. With  him is  DPWH  Undersecretary Arthur Bisnar and Baguio City Benjamin Magalong.  Davao City – The Independent Commission on Infrastructure is in Davao City in search for ghost and substandard flood control projects….

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Sen. Bong Go gives incentives to Bunawan, Agusan del Sur SMEs

Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go dispatched his Malasakit Team partnered with the local government of Bunawan, Agusan del Sur, and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Thursday, October 30, to reach out and help uplift the Small and Medium Scale Industries and livelihood of the vulnerable sectors. Qualified beneficiaries were given livelihood support through…

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Trillanes fake news exposed

An official from Ayala Alabang Village Association, Inc. confirmed that Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go has no property in Ayala Alabang Village. “A search of the Association’s database/records was made, and it appears that there is no property in the village registered under the name of a certain Christopher Lawrence Go,” says village manager Emmanuel…

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