The numbers are staggering—and they should unsettle every Filipino who still believes in a secure economic future. As of end-2025, the country’s external debt stands at $147.65 billion, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Meanwhile, total national government debt has ballooned to a record ₱17.7 trillion, as reported by ABS-CBN News Channel. While officials…
Manila, Philippines – Celebrating its 20th year, the Manila Foods and Beverages Expo (MAFBEX) returns on June 10–14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the World Trade Center Metro Manila. Since its founding in 2006, MAFBEX has grown into the country’s biggest and most anticipated food and beverage trade show—bringing together industry leaders,…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Davao City First District Rep. Paolo Duterte claimed that a lawmaker’s office was allegedly pressuring members of the House of Representatives to support an impeachment effort against Vice President Sara Duterte. In a statement posted on Rep. Duterte’s official Facebook page, he said the lawmaker’s staff warned House members…
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go recognized the role of optometrists in strengthening the country’s healthcare system during the 76th National Convention of the Optometrists Association of the Philippines (OAP), while continuing to press for a full accounting of Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) funds and the expansion of benefits that would directly reduce the healthcare expenses…
In a functioning society, the law is meant to be understood not only by those who practice it, but by those who live under it. At its core, the law is not a maze designed to confuse—it is a guide meant to direct conduct toward what is just, fair, and right. This is why the…
DAVAO CITY – Davao City Councilor Pamela Librado-Morata urged the City Council on Tuesday, April 21, to adopt a resolution opposing any proposal that could compromise people’s security and the country’s sovereignty, particularly amid reports of a possible foreign military fuel facility in the area. In a privilege speech during the 21st City Council’s regular…
As the Supreme Court continues its highly anticipated oral arguments concerning the validity of unprogrammed funds in the national budget, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has re-emerged as a voice for health equity, framing the current legal battle as the inevitable “sequel” to the controversial transfer of PhilHealth funds. In the second round of oral arguments…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The petitioners challenging the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte returned to the Supreme Court of the Philippines, questioning what they described as grave abuse of discretion on the April 14 hearing before the House of Representatives Committee on Justice. In a Manifestation with Prayer filed in G.R….
There are moments when the truth does not need to be declared—it reveals itself in the questions being asked. Inside the halls of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, the country’s highest magistrates did not need dramatic pronouncements to expose what millions of Filipinos have long suspected. Their skepticism, their persistence, their refusal to accept…
DAVAO CITY — Vice President Sara Duterte defended her integrity against allegations raised by former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV before the House Justice Committee, insisting her service record is clean and she has never faced a case involving misuse of public funds. “Malinis ang aking service record. Hindi ako kailanman nagkaroon ng kaso sa paggamit…
