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Renalyn Ramirez

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

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Anti-Terrorism Act repeal sought as 256 victimized in 6 years
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 4, 2026 - 8:20am
Six year ago today, July 3, the controversial Anti-Terrorism Act was enacted. 
RCBC to offer free Instapay transfer starting July 4
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 3, 2026 - 4:38pm
InstaPay transfers will be free of charge on 2 RCBC digital banking apps starting July 4. 
Closed roads, police deployment set for Sara Duterte's impeachment trial
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 3, 2026 - 2:29pm
What motorists should know during Sara Duterte's impeachment trial
Gatchalian to preside over VP Sara impeachment trial
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 3, 2026 - 1:24pm
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian will preside over the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. 
Philippines, Canada seal agreements on energy, labor, tourism
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 3, 2026 - 10:32am
Philippines and Canada agreed to strengthen partnerships on energy, labor, tourism and culture.
Government debt climbs to P18.55 trillion in May
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 2, 2026 - 7:02pm
The national government of the Philippines owes a total of P18.55 trillion as of end of May 2026.
Gorebox ban risks becoming permanent, says cybercrime center chief
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 2, 2026 - 3:49pm
The CICC said the country needs policies to regulate online gaming platforms in the country. 
House prosecution pushes public VP Sara tax records reveal in impeachment court
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 2, 2026 - 2:07pm
The presentation of evidence must be transparent, the prosecution team insisted.
Manila suspends classes, issues rerouting advisory due to INC rally
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 2, 2026 - 9:08am
Classes were suspended at all levels in both public and private schools in Manila as the Iglesia ni Cristo rally moved to Liwasang Bonifacio on Thursday, July 2, for the third day of the protest.
Palace extends P150,000 aid to families of 3 slain Tacloban students
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 1, 2026 - 4:56pm
Families of killed students will receive P150,00 while wounded victims will be given P50,000 each. 
3 suspects in murder, abduction of ex-Leyte vice mayor, son arrested
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 1, 2026 - 3:00pm
Three alleged suspects behind the murder and abduction of former Abuyog, Leyte vice mayor James Bohol and his son Carlo James were already arrested by the authorities. 
Magnitude 4.9 aftershock jolts Davao Occidental — Phivolcs
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 1, 2026 - 2:48pm
Moderately strong intensity was felt in Sarangani. 
Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for June 30 – July 6
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 1, 2026 - 12:43pm
Prices of oil and fuel products may either increase or decrease starting Tuesday, June 30.
Philippines keeps 14-day visa-free entry for Taiwan travelers
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 1, 2026 - 11:01am
The Philippine government has extended the duration of visa-free entry for Taiwan passport holders who intend to travel to and stay in the country for no more than 14 days.
INC rally continues as police enforce EDSA traffic restrictions
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 1, 2026 - 9:37am
Members of the religious group Iglesia ni Cristo are not allowed to gather on the southbound lane of EDSA on the second day of their rally on Wednesday, July 1, according to authorities.
Palace reminds INC protesters: Right to assembly must follow the law
by Renalyn Ramirez - June 30, 2026 - 6:42pm
Malacañang said the rally affected workers, students and other people who use EDSA. 
Metro Manila minimum wage to rise to P780 per day
by Renalyn Ramirez - June 30, 2026 - 2:15pm
The National Capital Region's wage board has approved a P85 minimum wage increase in two tranches in July this year and in January 2027.
40 Pinoy seafarers safe, unharmed in Hormuz Strait attack — Palace
by Renalyn Ramirez - June 30, 2026 - 12:02pm
Pinoy seafarers aboard the attacked vessels in Strait of Hormuz were safe and unharmed. 
Major EDSA routes blocked due to Iglesia ni Cristo rally
by Renalyn Ramirez - June 30, 2026 - 10:21am
Major routes are temporarily closed after thousands of INC members conducted an unanticipated rally. 
Mpox case confirmed in Mandaluyong; contact tracing underway
by Renalyn Ramirez - June 29, 2026 - 5:31pm
Mandaluyong City's epidemiology and surveillance unit confirmed that it is handling a local mpox case.
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