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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.
‘Expected’
by Marichu A. Villanueva - May 6, 2026 - 12:00am
Intended as the final nail on the coffin of the political plans to run in the May 2028 presidential elections, the House justice committee approved unanimously the four Articles of Impeachment against Vice President...
From father to son
by Marichu A. Villanueva - May 4, 2026 - 12:00am
Fresh from their month-long recess, lawmakers of the 20th Congress resume sessions starting today.
In a catch 22
by Marichu A. Villanueva - May 1, 2026 - 12:00am
A “catch-22” is a paradoxical situation from which an individual cannot escape because of contradictory rules or limitations.
Postpone BSKE for the nth time?
by Marichu A. Villanueva - April 29, 2026 - 12:00am
There is a new bid to postpone – for the nth time – the holding of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan election (BSKE). President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is reportedly keeping...
Common enemies… for now
by Marichu A. Villanueva - April 27, 2026 - 12:00am
“The enemy of my enemy is my friend” is a popular proverb suggesting two opposing or unrelated parties should form a temporary alliance against a common, shared foe. It implies shared hostility towards...
136 vs 911
by Marichu A. Villanueva - April 24, 2026 - 12:00am
While he was the Philippine National Police director-general, now Metro Manila Development Authority general manager Nicolas Torre III first imposed the five-minute rule to respond to emergency or calls...
The Augean stables called DPWH
by Marichu A. Villanueva - April 22, 2026 - 12:00am
Cleaning the Augean stables metaphorically refers to a task that is extremely difficult, dirty or overwhelming, requiring significant effort to clean up or resolve.
New presidential terminal
by Marichu A. Villanueva - April 20, 2026 - 12:00am
A lawyer by profession, the lack of office though is of no moment for the present First Lady of the land.  
Moving the transport sector forward amid oil price crisis
by Marichu A. Villanueva - April 17, 2026 - 12:00am
‘But at this point in time, the DOTr must be more proactive in our organization for our modernization program,’ Lopez vowed.  
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