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[Title] => Out of this world, or out of touch?
[Summary] => While he was in Japan on a state visit last week, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (PBBM) dismissed suggestions that Malacañang plays any meaningful role in determining who becomes Senate president. According to PBBM, senators independently choose their leader.
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[Title] => EDITORIAL - No politicians – in the press release
[Summary] => This is why no one believes social welfare and other government officials when they insist that politicians, whether in person or through their self-promoting materials, are not allowed at venues for state-funded aid programs.
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[Title] => Clearing One’s Name: Claro M. Recto’s Burden of Honor
[Summary] => This week marks the birth anniversary of Claro M. Recto --former senator and associate justice of the Philippine Supreme Court, and grandfather of acting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto.
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[Summary] => In a warm display of unity and goodwill, the Circulo Novo Ecijano fellowship was held at the elegant residence of the Violagos at McKinley Road, Forbes Park, Makati City, drawing an illustrious mix of well-known personalities, respected politicians, and noted businessmen who gathered in the spirit of camaraderie and lasting friendship.
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[Title] => November 30 anti-corruption rally: Politicos barred from speaking
[Summary] => Politicians, either local and national, will be barred from speaking, and that they are discouraged to participate in the anti-corruption rally in Cebu on November 30, according to the event organizers.
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[Title] => Politicians come and go, but businessmen are here to stay
[Summary] => A wise wealthy businessman once told me, “Politicians come and go, but businessmen are here to stay.”
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[AuthorName] => Ambassador B. Romualdez
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[Title] => Will anyone be jailed?
[Summary] => Politicians accused of receiving campaign contributions from public works contractors maintain that they have done nothing illegal.
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[Title] => Will this time be different?
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[Summary] => While the politicians were taking their turns grandstanding and preaching about the social ills of gambling, the BSP simply moved in and ordered the e-wallet companies to take down all links to the gambling platforms.
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[Summary] => While he was in Japan on a state visit last week, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (PBBM) dismissed suggestions that Malacañang plays any meaningful role in determining who becomes Senate president. According to PBBM, senators independently choose their leader.
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[Title] => Clearing One’s Name: Claro M. Recto’s Burden of Honor
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[Title] => November 30 anti-corruption rally: Politicos barred from speaking
[Summary] => Politicians, either local and national, will be barred from speaking, and that they are discouraged to participate in the anti-corruption rally in Cebu on November 30, according to the event organizers.
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[Summary] => While the politicians were taking their turns grandstanding and preaching about the social ills of gambling, the BSP simply moved in and ordered the e-wallet companies to take down all links to the gambling platforms.
[DatePublished] => 2025-08-16 00:00:00
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