The Bureau of Customs (BOC), through the Port of Davao, officially turned over 2,954 abandoned balikbayan boxes to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in a ceremonial event in Davao City. The turnover aims to address the backlog that has caused delays in delivering these packages, which are important lifelines for many OFW households. The…
PAGASA has officially declared the start of the Habagat or southwest monsoon season in the Philippines. In an advisory on May 30, PAGASA said the announcement was due to persistent low-level southwesterly winds and the presence of a frontal system, along with the weakening of the easterlies. The country may expect occasional to frequent rains…
With the 19th Congress set to adjourn on June 13, 2025, the Marcos administration is urging lawmakers to expedite the passage of seven key legislative measures identified as priorities by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC). The seven priority bills slated for deliberation in the remaining session days are the Amendments to the Foreign Investors’…
As the Senate prepares for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, experts underscore that the proceedings are more than a political spectacle—they’re a critical test of the Philippines’ commitment to democratic accountability. Professor Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit, president of the Stratbase Institute, emphasized that “accountability is the foundation of stable and credible institutions.”…
As his administration enters its third year, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has shared a candid reflection on the nature of leadership, admitting that while he seeks public respect, instilling fear may prove to be a more effective means of enforcing the law. “I want to be respected, but maybe fear is better,” Marcos remarked during…
In a moment charged with history and hope, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle shared a private audience with the newly elected Pope Leo XIV—formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost—inside the heart of the Vatican on May 16, 2025. Just a week after the swift and intense two-day papal conclave, their meeting signaled the dawn of a fresh…
Gabriela Women’s Party has voiced serious concerns about the apparent erosion of authentic representation for women in Congress following the 2025 elections. According to the official results released by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) on May 12, 2025, Gabriela ranked 55th in the party-list race. The group has since questioned the outcome, citing the mysterious…
Election day in Manila brought with it a mix of hope, frustration, and heat as voters flocked to three major precincts—Celedonio Salvador Elementary School, Epifanio Delos Santos Elementary School (EDSES), and Justo Lukban Elementary School. While many came ready to make their voices heard, they faced delays, technical hiccups, and confusion that tested their patience….