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Renalyn Ramirez

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

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Palace draws distinction: Ordinary citizen jailed over threat, Sara Duterte defended
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 16, 2026 - 11:43am
Malacañang said the "assassination" remarks of Vice President Sara Duterte towards President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. were a national security concern. 
Philippines urged to diversify economic base as AI threatens BPOs
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 16, 2026 - 8:00am
AI risks in the BPO sector should push the Philippines to diversify into other industries, analysts said.
Sara Duterte's threats predated Zuleika Lopez's detention – House prosecutors
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 15, 2026 - 4:14pm
House prosecutors say her testimony was covered by earlier witnesses.
Senators push probe into rising electricity bills
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 15, 2026 - 11:52am
Senators seek probe on rising electricity costs.
After income upgrade, what investors are waiting for Philippines to fix
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 15, 2026 - 10:12am
The Philippines must fix infrastructure, governance gaps, advisers say.
Matibag defends request to reschedule impeachment testimony
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 14, 2026 - 2:57pm
NBI Director Melvin Matibag said the overseas conference he is set to attend is also important. 
Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for July 14–20
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 14, 2026 - 7:30am
Diesel and kerosene prices are set to rise by more than P2 per liter starting Tuesday, July 14.
Diesel, kerosene prices seen rising by over P2 per liter – DOE
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 13, 2026 - 7:09pm
Fuel price swings continue as DOE said it will soon return to exact adjustments.
Marcos heads to Singapore for working visit July 14-16
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 13, 2026 - 4:55pm
Singapore trip puts the Marcos administration's economic pitch back on road.
Prosecutors cite Duterte-era arrests in case over Sara Duterte's threats
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 13, 2026 - 2:38pm
Prosecutor argue that Vice President Sara Duterte should face the same standard on alleged threats.
Marcoleta asked for Sara Duterte, Padilla visits amid pneumonia — CIDG
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 11, 2026 - 11:20am
Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, who was earlier reported to be isolated and confined due to communicable disease pneumonia, was visited by Vice President Sara Duterte and Sen. Robin Padilla. 
66% of Filipinos favor Marcos' 'assertive response' to WPS dispute — OCTA
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 10, 2026 - 3:50pm
Nearly 7 in every 10 Filipinos agree with the Marcos administrations's response against China over the West Philippine Sea dispute. 
Ateneo to DOLE: No employer-employee relations with Tab Baldwin
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 10, 2026 - 12:23pm
The university tells DOLE the former coach was a consultant, not an employee.
Road closures set around Liwasang Bonifacio on July 10 for rally
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 10, 2026 - 9:55am
Roads near Liwasang Bonifacio, Mendiola and Ayala Bridge close for an "anti-corruption" rally.
Marcos reshaping Abalos' Cabinet role after old office's abolition – Palace
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 10, 2026 - 7:00am
Palace says his Cabinet post does not revive the office abolished in 2022.
Palace: Sara Duterte's threat vs Marcos neither hypothetical nor conditional
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 9, 2026 - 6:25pm
Malacañang said Vice President Sara Duterte's assassination remarks were neither hypothetical nor conditional, arguing that the Duterte camp's defense effectively amounted to an admission.
Kanlaon eruption sends ashfall to Cebu, prompts class suspensions
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 9, 2026 - 12:50pm
Phivolcs says Kanlaon's 3-minute eruption sent a plume up to 3 km high.
GOCC dividends to hit record P147.15 billion in 2026
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 9, 2026 - 11:44am
The DOF says state firm dividends are up 29% to P147.15 billion.
Palace: VP Sara did not refute alleged threats vs Marcos
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 8, 2026 - 6:06pm
Malacañang said Vice President Sara Duterte did not deny the alleged grave threats case against her and instead invoked freedom of expression as a defense.
Philippines confirms 5 Abukama-class destroyers deal with Japan
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 8, 2026 - 3:41pm
Japanese warships could expand Manila’s naval reach
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