History has a way of clarifying what politics often clouds. Today, years after his presidency, more Filipinos are beginning to appreciate the quiet competence and economic discipline of President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III. Unlike the populist leaders before and after him, Aquino didn’t rely on grandstanding or empty rhetoric. His legacy was built on good …
Beware of Philippine Senatorial Candidates with Pro-China Stanceby Conrad Domingo, West Philippine Sea Advocate & Author As the 2025 midterm elections draw near, Filipino voters must approach the ballot with sharper eyes and stronger resolve—because this is not just another political exercise. This year’s senatorial race carries with it the heavy weight of our national …
In a stunning development, Kristina Conti, assistant to counsel at the International Criminal Court, revealed that Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa is expected to be served an arrest warrant in the coming weeks. In a seismic shift in the Philippines’ political landscape, the International Criminal Court (ICC) is expected to issue an arrest warrant for …
ARTICLE BY SUNSTAR NEWS: “Sama-sama tayong babangon muli.” This was the tagline of the once solid UniTeam alliance of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte. Before the elections, the two stood side by side in their campaigns, but after the polls, they’ve been tearing each other down and spewing tirades over the …
MANILA, Philippines — The digitally altered “polvoron video” that falsely shows President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. snorting what appears to be cocaine wasn’t just fake — it was part of an alleged coordinated effort to discredit the President and destabilize his administration, a House inquiry revealed Tuesday. During a hearing led by Rep. Romeo Acop, …
MANILA — In a major step toward strengthening its air defense capabilities, the Philippines is set to acquire 20 brand-new F-16 fighter jets from the United States in a landmark deal valued at $5 billion. Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Manuel Romualdez confirmed the development, stating that the U.S. government has approved the delivery …
Philippine News Agency – Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Monday renewed her call for the immediate passage of the Anti-POGO Act, stressing the urgent need for a regional approach to dismantle transnational scam operations linked to offshore gambling. The proposed measure, she said, targets to permanently ban operations of Philippine offshore gaming operators …