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The Philippine economy enters the second half of 2026 with mixed prospects. Recent analyses by the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development and forecasts made by the Institute of International Finance paint a cautiously optimistic picture. The Philippines remains among Southeast Asia’s...

The state visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Japan from May 26 to 29 carries significance far beyond diplomatic ceremony. It reaffirms the enduring strength of Philippine-Japan relations at a time when both countries confront complex geopolitical, economic, and energy security challenges....

FINDING ANSWERS The Philippine Senate was never meant to be a circus of noise, ego, and endless political theater; it was envisioned as something far nobler: a stabilizing institution of democracy and a chamber of statesmen. At least that’s how I saw it during my two terms as senator from the...

REFLECTIONS TODAY A man who enthusiastically came to Jesus to ask how to inherit eternal life most probably expected to hear “Bravo!” that is, Jesus’ approval for a life of following the commandments. Instead— out of love for him—Jesus tells him to let go of his many possessions to find...

President Marcos has appointed former senator Francis Tolentino as acting secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Malacañang announced on Monday, May 25. During a Palace press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the President...

A nine-storey building under construction in Angeles City, Pampanga collapsed early Sunday morning, May 24, with 22 workers managing to get out while others remain missing, police said. The building collapsed before dawn during a thunderstorm. Police Regional Office-3 chief Police Brig. Gen. Jess...

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned on Sunday, May 24 of possible floods and landslides in Mindanao, Eastern Visayas, and Palawan due to rains brought by the trough of a low-pressure area (LPA) spotted outside the Philippine Area of...

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PH-Japan summit on 70th year of strategic partnership

Return the Senate to its ideals

A hundred times more

Ex-senator Francis Tolentino named acting DOLE chief

Nine-storey building under construction collapses in Angeles City; 24 rescued, many feared trapped

PAGASA warns of floods, landslides in rain-hit Mindanao, Eastern Visayas, Palawan due to LPA trough

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