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Renalyn Ramirez

Renalyn covers covers political and policy developments in the Philippines for Philstar.com.

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House prosecutors want to unseal VP Sara’s tax records for evidence marking
by Renalyn Ramirez - June 24, 2026 - 4:48pm
House prosecutors want to unseal VP's tax records. 
Gatchalian rejects lower criminal liability age, backs social media ban for minors
by Renalyn Ramirez - June 24, 2026 - 2:16pm
Instead of lowering the age of criminal responsibility, Gatchalian wants children aged 16 and below barred from social media.
'Students, not terrorists': Palace rejects Sara Duterte's claim on Tacloban campus shooting
by Renalyn Ramirez - June 23, 2026 - 6:33pm
"They are not terrorists," Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said. 
Speaker Dy's new bill takes aim at dynasties' party-list backdoor
by Renalyn Ramirez - June 23, 2026 - 2:56pm
Speaker Dy wants stricter safeguards against dynasties and conflicts of interest.
6 more Bato dela Rosa firearms surrendered in Cavite
by Renalyn Ramirez - June 23, 2026 - 1:08pm
The police force gets additional firearms registered to the senator in hiding.
Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for June 23-29
by Renalyn Ramirez - June 23, 2026 - 10:30am
The impact of the Strait of Hormuz disruption is more likely to be reflected in next week’s price adjustments.
Nearly 7 in 10 OFWs cite higher pay as top reason for leaving
by Renalyn Ramirez - June 23, 2026 - 7:00am
OFWs said they left the country for higher potential income, and more Filipinos are willing to move abroad for better job opportunities.
Sara Duterte pre-trial extends to Day 3 over evidence volume
by Renalyn Ramirez - June 22, 2026 - 6:07pm
Thousands of documents slow the impeachment pre-trial process.
Big fuel price rollback to proceed despite Hormuz disruption – DOE
by Renalyn Ramirez - June 22, 2026 - 5:01pm
DOE says latest oil market risks may affect next week’s prices instead.
Gatchalian rejects Cayetano’s claims of cover-up, impeach control
by Renalyn Ramirez - June 22, 2026 - 11:48am
Cayetano accuses new majority of trial control; Gatchalian denies it
Happy but homesick, OFWs wait for a better Philippines before returning
by Renalyn Ramirez - June 20, 2026 - 9:00am
Homesickness is not enough to make OFWs return to home.
Healthcare costs in Philippines push Filipinos to work abroad, report finds
by Renalyn Ramirez - June 19, 2026 - 4:18pm
A Boston Consulting Group report says 64% of families cannot afford a P10,000 hospital bill without incurring debt.
Lacson: Supreme Court should settle Duterte impeachment vote issue
by Renalyn Ramirez - June 19, 2026 - 7:00am
Sen. Ping Lacson warns the impeachment trial could end in a foregone acquittal.
Redemption or deja vu? Analysts weigh in on Escudero’s possible impeachment role
by Renalyn Ramirez - June 18, 2026 - 5:45pm
“Do we expect a deja vu or do we expect a different behavior on the part of Senator Chiz?”, a political analyst asked. 
Chiz Escudero seen to preside over Sara Duterte's impeachment trial
by Renalyn Ramirez - June 17, 2026 - 6:08pm
(Updated) Sen. Ping Lacson says the majority bloc has initially agreed to elect Sen. Chiz Escudero, who enabled the leadership takeover on June 3.
Owners, contractor of collapsed Angeles building face P11 million in fines, liabilities
by Renalyn Ramirez - June 17, 2026 - 3:04pm
DOLE ordered the owner and contractor of the collapsed building to pay P11 million in fines and liabilities. 
Gatchalian-led Senate completes shakeup of powerful committees
by Renalyn Ramirez - June 17, 2026 - 12:23pm
New Senate committee leaders and members are elected during the special session. 
Lawmakers seek probe, tougher safety rules after Angeles building collapse
by Renalyn Ramirez - June 16, 2026 - 5:43pm
Lawmakers demand justice for the victims, adding that the government must ensure that incidents like the Angeles City building collapse will not happen again. 
Drilon says Senate must elect new leader before VP Sara impeachment trial
by Renalyn Ramirez - June 16, 2026 - 2:49pm
Electing a new Senate leader is necessary for Senate stability, says Drilon.
Senate lawyers eyeing raps vs Cayetano bloc over unauthorized 'hearing'
by Renalyn Ramirez - June 16, 2026 - 11:19am
Sen. Erwin Tulfo says an unauthorized hearing may lead to usurpation complaints.
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