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2025 GAA out, 2026 budget in

by Marichu A. Villanueva - January 10, 2025 - 12:00am

It cuts like a knife, as one popular song goes.

Political thieves a-running

by Marichu A. Villanueva - January 8, 2025 - 12:00am

Here in the Philippines, the vetting of candidates who are running for public office is initially being done for us voters by the Commission on Elections.

‘Never say never’

by Marichu A. Villanueva - January 6, 2025 - 12:00am

There was nothing unexpected in Vice President Sara Duterte being officially removed as a member of the National Security Council (NSC).

The ‘republic of investigations’

by Marichu A. Villanueva - January 3, 2025 - 12:00am

But the work in Congress is the collective effort of all members in both chambers.

Fireworks on 2025 GAA begin

by Marichu A. Villanueva - January 1, 2025 - 12:00am

After much hullaballoo, the controversial 2025 General Appropriations Act was signed into law at Malacañang Palace last Monday.

Indispensable Rizal coins

by Marichu A. Villanueva - December 30, 2024 - 12:00am

Today we commemorate the 128th death anniversary of our country’s national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal. It is traditionally observed in a solemn ritual of raising the gigantic Philippine flag in front of his...

The movie in my mind

by Marichu A. Villanueva - December 27, 2024 - 12:00am

With its performance, or lack thereof, the Maharlika Investment Fund, or MIF for short, aptly fits this movie title.

‘Sana all’

by Marichu A. Villanueva - December 25, 2024 - 12:00am

In tune with the holiday mood, we take a respite from the usual vexations to one’s spirit. If only for a brief period, it is also good for one’s health to avoid stress and other irritants that can make...

It’s an election budget

by Marichu A. Villanueva - December 23, 2024 - 12:00am

In utter dismay over how badly distorted the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) came out, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (PBBM) wants to redo it.

New patron of arts

by Marichu A. Villanueva - December 20, 2024 - 12:00am

Convicted drug mule Mary Jane Veloso, who had been nearly executed by firing squad in 2015, was finally freed from prison in Indonesia.

Keeping channels open for talks

by Marichu A. Villanueva - December 18, 2024 - 12:00am

Our border control authorities are bracing for the heavy traffic of travelers flocking to airports with the Christmas holiday season.

Beaten to the draw again

by Marichu Villanueva - December 16, 2024 - 12:00am

Sadly, it seems to be déjà vu again in the belated government initiatives on our UNCLOS rights at WPS.

Moving the peace mountains

by Marichu A. Villanueva - December 13, 2024 - 12:00am

“Sulu will not be left behind. Sulu will always be part of the Bangsamoro,” Galvez vowed.

Now they have time

by Marichu A. Villanueva - December 11, 2024 - 12:00am

It was bountiful harvest, metaphorically speaking, with three landmark laws recently produced by the 19th Congress.

Erap impeach 2.0

by Marichu A. Villanueva - December 9, 2024 - 12:00am

If the script goes well, embattled former Davao City mayor Sara Duterte will become the country’s first Vice President to be impeached.

BBM, as in…read first

by Marichu A. Villanueva - December 6, 2024 - 12:00am

In short, the e-marketplace will be protected from scammers.

Détente

by Marichu A. Villanueva - December 4, 2024 - 12:00am

And the die is cast.

A Holding social media platforms responsible

by Marichu A. Villanueva - December 2, 2024 - 12:00am

Without abridging our constitutional rights, we need a strong law to end the online scam hub menace.

Breaking the back of ‘fixers’ culture

by Marichu A. Villanueva - November 29, 2024 - 12:00am

Worse, the LTO chief warned, they end up with “fake” driver’s licenses, or get “fake” motor vehicle plates.

On with the BARMM Parliament poll

by Marichu A. Villanueva - November 27, 2024 - 12:00am

From all indications, the election for the 80-man Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliament will take place as scheduled on May 12, 2025.

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