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COMMONSENSE
Senate vindication?
by Marichu A. Villanueva - July 18, 2025 - 12:00am
‘At the end of the day, it is still up to the consensus of the majority,’ Sen. Villanueva pointed out.
PBBM is No. 1 ‘tourist’
by Marichu A. Villanueva - July 16, 2025 - 12:00am
Finally, the world famous white sand beaches of Boracay will soon have its airport modernized.
Deus ex machina
by Marichu A. Villanueva - July 14, 2025 - 12:00am
In Greek and Roman mythology, the gods and goddesses in Olympus go down to earth in human and other forms to intervene in the affairs of the mortals.
Battle of narratives
by Marichu A. Villanueva - July 11, 2025 - 12:00am
It will be the 9th anniversary tomorrow of the Arbitral Ruling but Beijing still ignores it with impunity.
Unlocking the ‘third congress’
by Marichu A. Villanueva - July 9, 2025 - 12:00am
By tradition, the deliberations of the bicameral conference committee between the two panels from the Senate and the House of Representatives are held behind closed doors.
Moderate the greed
by Marichu A. Villanueva - July 7, 2025 - 12:00am
In dire need of a sound bite? Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro disclosed last week that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (PBBM) purportedly directed the immediate...
‘Konektadong Pinoy’ disconnect
by Marichu A. Villanueva - July 4, 2025 - 12:00am
But the final say, of course, rests with PBBM, who will either sign the bill into law or veto it.
AI ‘deep fake’ on PBBM still viral
by Marichu A. Villanueva - July 2, 2025 - 12:00am
Since it was posted last week, the deep fake video of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. remains viral on Facebook.
Impeachment clock runs out
by Marichu A. Villanueva - June 30, 2025 - 12:00am
At exactly noon today, the term of the 19th Congress ends.
Cyber cops on patrol
by Marichu A. Villanueva - June 27, 2025 - 12:00am
Newly installed Philippine National Police Director General Nicolas Torre III wants to reduce to three minutes, not just five minutes, the time for policemen to respond to any emergency calls for their hel...
Global disruptions
by Marichu A. Villanueva - June 25, 2025 - 12:00am
During the first quarter of this year, the Philippine economy grew 5.4 percent.
Calm amid chaos
by Marichu A. Villanueva - June 23, 2025 - 12:00am
During the celebration of Father's Day, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos shared a family photo collage of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (PBBM) along with their three sons. In an Instagram...
BIR’s tax-hunting evolves
by Marichu A. Villanueva - June 20, 2025 - 12:00am
The BIR has been working double-time to meet its revenue collection target this year, Lumagui vowed.  
‘Edsa forthwith’ fizzles out
by Marichu A. Villanueva - June 18, 2025 - 12:00am
Before both chambers of the 19th Congress adjourned sine die last week, the Senate started the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, albeit belatedly. Of course, Senate President Francis “Chiz”...
Back to school woes
by Marichu A. Villanueva - June 16, 2025 - 12:00am
It would seem the problems on public funds allocated for education being lost to corruption have not only been happening at the national level of the Department of Education (DepEd). In particular, we refer to reports...
Rebuilding from the ruins
by Marichu A. Villanueva - June 13, 2025 - 12:00am
This is to bring forth greater recognition of Mindanao’s vital role in nation-building, Sinarimbo added.
Stop the clock
by Marichu A. Villanueva - June 11, 2025 - 12:00am
By hook or by crook, the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte must get underway.
Dead spots on digital jobs
by Marichu A. Villanueva - June 9, 2025 - 12:00am
Over the weekend, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) released its monthly Labor Force Survey showing the country’s unemployment and the quality of jobs in the market worsened as of April this year....
Faster actions at the DICT
by Marichu A. Villanueva - June 6, 2025 - 12:00am
“Boss, thank you po. Nandito pa po ako,” the DICT Secretary quipped as he acted out a salute.
Is there really a religious voting bloc in the Phl?
by Marichu A. Villanueva - June 4, 2025 - 12:00am
At the resumption of the Senate sessions last Monday, the lines were clearly drawn between those in favor of and those against the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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