The closer to the Shepherd, the farther from the wolf.

 Public satisfaction with President Marcos slightly improved in the second quarter of the year, although more Filipinos remain dissatisfied with his performance, a recent survey conducted by Social Weather Stations showed.

 Sen. Panfilo Lacson has filed a resolution seeking a Senate investigation into rising electricity rates, “bill shock” complaints and system loss charges passed on to consumers.

After over a week of being confined at the Philippine National Police (PNP) General Hospital, Sen. Rodante Marcoleta was brought to the Philippine General Hospital  in Manila where he underwent an independent medical examination as ordered by the Sandiganbayan. Marcoleta, who was in handcuffs, left Camp Crame in a police coaster at 11:15 a.m. He was escorted by Criminal Investigation and Detection Group  agents and personnel of the PNP Health Service.

A bomb threat disrupted work and proceedings at the Bulacan Regional Trial Court  in Malolos on Monday, forcing workers and visitors to evacuate, police said yesterday.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas  is arguably the finest public institution the Philippines has ever built. Few government agencies consistently base their decisions on data rather than politics. Its credibility and competence is respected not only at home but by the world’s leading financial institutions.