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Last two years
by Marichu A. Villanueva - June 24, 2026 - 12:00am
While he may be the newest member of the Cabinet, the long years of dedicated experience in public service of former senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino and now “acting” Secretary of the Department...
Doing away with bipolar foreign policy
by Marichu A. Villanueva - June 22, 2026 - 12:00am
Flying more than 13 hours going to and then another 13 hours coming back to the Philippines, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. completed his official mission in Kazan, Russia.
Tol to Gibo: ‘Welcome to the club’
by Marichu A. Villanueva - June 19, 2026 - 12:00am
An honest mistake? Careless oversight? Perhaps just plain clueless? Better yet, it’s diplomatese at its best.
No to monopoly on Ninoy’s legacy
by Marichu A. Villanueva - June 17, 2026 - 12:00am
There’s obvious selective outrage of self-appointed heirs of slain senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr.
The Senate is a ‘continuing body’
by Marichu A. Villanueva - June 15, 2026 - 12:00am
There has been so much hullaballoo and heated debates back and forth over what constitutes a Senate majority.
‘Talangka’ mode at the Senate
by Marichu A. Villanueva - June 12, 2026 - 12:00am
We refer to it as ‘utak-talangka,’ roughly translated as ‘crab mentality.’
The real, deadly force majeure’
by Marichu A. Villanueva - June 10, 2026 - 12:00am
But why are these ‘duck, cover and hold’ earthquake survival practice taught only in Metro Manila schools?
Now we’re talking
by Marichu A. Villanueva - June 8, 2026 - 12:00am
In no uncertain terms, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (PBBM) strongly indicated he might call for special sessions of the 20th Congress.
Numbers game
by Marichu A. Villanueva - June 5, 2026 - 12:00am
‘I believe our senators – whatever their affiliation – would still have a sense of statesmanship,’ Adiong declared.
Of actors and ‘acting’
by Marichu A. Villanueva - June 3, 2026 - 12:00am
The Senate of the 20th Congress is perhaps the most star-studded, having four actors-turned-politicians among its ranks.
Out of this world, or out of touch?
by Marichu A. Villanueva - June 1, 2026 - 12:00am
While he was in Japan on a state visit last week, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (PBBM) dismissed suggestions that Malacañang plays any meaningful role in determining who becomes Senate...
Not mine, mine, mine
by Marichu A. Villanueva - May 29, 2026 - 12:00am
‘The DENR should make ourselves rel evant in helping our country’s economy grow and create new jobs,’ Cuna stressed.
Wish for dynasty ban
by Marichu A. Villanueva - May 27, 2026 - 12:00am
The first ever parliament election that would be held in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Mindanao this coming Sept. 14 will see the maiden application of the Anti-Political Dynasty provision.
Storming the gates of heaven
by Marichu A. Villanueva - May 25, 2026 - 12:00am
Immediately after he was installed last May 11 as new Senate President, former Senate minority leader Alan Peter Cayetano invoked a biblical passage from the prophet Jeremiah in his acceptance remarks. By doing...
Con-ass back in action
by Marichu A. Villanueva - May 22, 2026 - 12:00am
Apparently, Cayetano initially picked up the same alleged con-ass information and which was validated by Sen. Imee.
Gaslighting continues
by Marichu A. Villanueva - May 20, 2026 - 12:00am
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is indeed slow to anger. To his credit though, PBBM has been showing calm and restraint during critical times whenever his leadership is challenged.
Loyalties, betrayals
by Marichu A. Villanueva - May 18, 2026 - 12:00am
Two unlikely events happening at the plenary session halls of the 20th Congress indeed took place as “expected” last Monday, May 11.
Senate ‘banana’ republics 2.0
by Marichu A. Villanueva - May 15, 2026 - 12:00am
The heat is so intense that it also even raising tempers inside the session halls of the Philippine Senate.
Pass-through burden
by Marichu A. Villanueva - May 11, 2026 - 12:00am
The public outrage against the so-called “bill shocks” from the latest monthly electric bills we consumers received is misplaced, to say the least. Specifically, it has been wrongly directed against the...
Learning from crisis
by Marichu A. Villanueva - May 8, 2026 - 12:00am
‘In times of fast rising prices, the government is blind to how much oil companies earn,’ Gatchalian pointed out.
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