Arguably, many were taken by surprise by the prosecution’s sudden declaration that it was withdrawing three of the Articles of Impeachment after presenting evidence and testimonies from its witnesses. The decision came in the middle of the impeachment trial, just as the prosecution was preparing to make its formal offer of evidence and the defense…
There is nothing inherently foolish about collecting rainwater. For generations, Filipino families—especially those in rural communities—have stored rainwater in drums, tanks, balde and planggana. Water conservation is practical, responsible and, during drought, absolutely necessary. But when the country is staring at the possibility of a severe El Niño, the question is no longer whether Filipinos…
There is nothing inherently wrong with narrowing an impeachment case. Prosecutors have the right to assess their evidence and decide which allegations they believe can best support their case. But after 38 days of proceedings, one unavoidable question deserves to be asked: “If Article II was ultimately considered strong enough to carry the entire case,…
DAVAO CITY – Davao City First District Rep. Paolo Duterte has called on National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag to provide official paper trails rather than pictures to substantiate accusations that he owns a beach resort at Samal Island in Davao del Norte. In his statement posted on his official Facebook page on…
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go welcomed the Senate’s approval of a package of housing measures aimed at expanding socialized housing, providing rental assistance to displaced families and freeing qualified calamity survivors from outstanding government housing obligations. Three measures supported by Go secured final Senate approval on Thursday, October 8, addressing different stages of the country’s housing…
DAVAO CITY – Vice Pres. Sara Duterte, defended her legal team against accusations of bullying, and challenged the evidence presented against her in the ongoing impeachment trial. The Vice President, in a statement, likened her defense counsel’s position to the Bible’s character David facing Goliath, saying the accusation of bullying was an attempt to portray…
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…
