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‘Probe BARMM political threat’

By Pia Lee-Brago | 2 days ago

Voters in four towns of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao have asked the Commission on Elections (Comelec)...

Nation

Respect Gov Pam's whopping political mandate

By Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez | August 25, 2026 - 12:00am

Those who are lately dropping hints of running against Governor Pam Baricuatro should study the results of the 2025 elections.

Freeman Opinion

DOJ prosecutors seek raps vs Basilan mayor over 2025 poll attack

By John Unson | August 7, 2026 - 5:46pm

State prosecutors in the Bangsamoro region had recommended the filing of criminal cases against a mayor in Basilan and several...

Nation

Robin Padilla leads hypothetical 2028 Senate race; Vico Sotto cracks top 5 — survey

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina | July 29, 2026 - 9:26am

Sen. Robin Padilla emerged as the top choice in a hypothetical 2028 senatorial race while Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto...

Headlines

Soldiers from Region 11 to help secure BARMM polls

By John Unson | July 25, 2026 - 5:16pm

The 28th Infantry Battalion under the Army’s 10th Infantry Division is bound for deployment in Bangsamoro...

Nation

Marcoleta pleads not guilty to plunder, gift law violation

By Ian Laqui | July 22, 2026 - 1:03pm

Marcoleta, along with his co-accused, Joseph Espiritu, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday, July 22, before the Sandiganbayan’s...

Headlines

Barzaga’s mom seeks his vacated House post

By Rhodina Villanueva | July 18, 2026 - 12:00am

Mayor Jennifer Barzaga of Dasmariñas, Cavite will run in a special election intended to fill the congressional seat...

Nation

Defensor, 2 other Marcoleta co-accused plead not guilty in plunder case

By Ian Laqui | July 15, 2026 - 12:03pm

Former lawmaker Mike Defensor, Joseph Espiritu and Aristotle Viray pleaded not guilty to plunder before the anti-graft court's...

Headlines

Risa Na! movement launched in Cebu

By Mitchelle L. Palaubsanon | July 5, 2026 - 12:00am

Various sectoral and progressive groups gathered in Cebu City on Saturday, July 4, for the launch of the “Kalig-on sa Bisaya, Ipakita! Risa Na!” movement, signaling support for Senator Risa Hontiveros...

Cebu News

Treat elections like private sector executive hiring

By THE CORNER ORACLE | By Andrew J. Masigan | June 3, 2026 - 12:00am

If nations were judged purely on strategic potential, the Philippines should already be among the superpowers of Asia. Few countries possess the strategic advantages the Philippines has.

Opinion