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Sara says she has become ‘emotionally numb’
Developments in her political career since last year have made her “emotionally numb,” Vice President Sara Duterte said yesterday......»»
Change in Senate leadership
I agree with senator Drilon when he says that there is nothing new and nothing wrong with this – with a political leader who will try to influence – as this is done everywhere......»»
‘Terrorism financing’ cases filed vs activists
Even before the Supreme Court ruled that red-tagging threatens one’s life, liberty and security, the state security forces have been utilizing two existing laws – the Anti-Terrorism Act and the Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act – to suppress or harass human rights defenders and political activists/dissenters......»»
Destabilizing
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister are confirmed killed in a helicopter crash. This event produces much political uncertainty......»»
‘PFP-NPC alliance not marriage of convenience’
President Marcos yesterday clarified that his party, Partido Federal ng Pilipinas, and the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) merely formalized their alliance as both political parties have been helping each other for a long time......»»
Partido Federal inks unity pact with NPC
MANILA, Philippines — Stressing that it is not a “marriage of convenience” in politics but a “need to unite for the greater good,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the signing of a pact between his political party and the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) ahead of the much-anticipated 2025 midterm elections. Marcos, chair of the Partido.....»»
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico fighting for life after assassination attempt
Banska Bystrica, Slovakia– Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico fought for his life in hospital Wednesday after being shot multiple times in what the government called a “political assault”. Surgeons spent hours battling to save the 59-year-old populist leader after the attack, which has been condemned around the world. Deputy Prime Minister Tomas Taraba told the BBC.....»»
Oil prices seen to decline again next week
Pump prices for fuel products could decline again next week, as oil prices in the Asian market fell amid favorable global political and economic conditions, according to the Department of Energy......»»
Catapang: NBP visitors signed waiver allowing strip search
Bureau of Corrections chief Gregorio Catapang Jr. yesterday expressed his confusion over a complaint filed by the wives of political prisoners regarding the strip cavity searches in the New Bilibid Prison despite having signed the waiver several times......»»
DOJ, CHR probe ‘degrading, traumatic’ strip searches at Bilibid
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said his agency will not tolerate any misconduct by prison guards at the national penitentiary after wives of political prisoners reported undergoing “degrading and traumatic” strip searches......»»
Marcos Partido Federal teams up with Romualdez s Lakas-CMD ahead of 2025 polls
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s political party on Wednesday inked a formal alliance with the country's dominant party, laying the groundwork for the launch of his administration's senatorial slate ahead of 2025 midterm elections. .....»»
BuCor defends Bilibid strip search
The Bureau of Corrections defended yesterday strip searches conducted by BuCor jail guards on the wives of political prisoners during their visit to the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa......»»
MILF political bloc s first general assembly held in Lanao del Sur
Thousands participated in the first-ever general assembly of the United Bangsamoro Justice Party of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in Lanao del Sur on Monday, where a number of local executives pledged allegiance to the group. .....»»
Comelec bans service provider from communicating with pols, parties
The electronic transmission service provider for the May 2025 midterm elections has been prohibited from communicating with candidates and political parties......»»
Zubiri vouches for Senate independence amid criticisms of probes
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri yesterday vouched for the independence of the Senate amid criticisms that its committee investigations are being used for political persecution......»»
Stymied
They could not assault public sensibilities and expect to build a robust political movement out of doing that......»»
Navigating brand activism
The Philippines is experiencing a notable shift in corporate practice and behavior, reflecting a broader, global movement toward brands that are not just about profits but are deeply engaged in societal, environmental, and political dialogue. This change stems from a growing desire and demand among consumers for companies to contribute more meaningfully to societal welfare, pushing the boundaries of traditional business roles......»»
New MILF political party office up, more members join
A vice mayor belonging to a big Maranao clan and many others joined the United Bangsamoro Justice Party of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front during the inauguration of its newly-constructed headquarters building in Cotabato City on Sunday......»»
1968 redux
A wave of pro-Palestinian protests has been sweeping American college campuses, prompting academic administrators and political leaders to push back and invoke their powers – including calling in the police – to curtail the demonstrations......»»
Aaron Sorkin confirms working on follow-up Facebook movie
Sorkin, who depicted the creation and early years of Facebook in 2010's "The Social Network," said the tech giant has since then played a major role in the US' sharp political polarization......»»