The task force aims to enhance interoperability and crisis responses of American and Filipino troops, particularly in the disputed sea.
A poll revealed high ratings for the force despite pro-Duterte lawmakers disparaging it over growing Manila-Washington ...
THE Concerned Artists of the Philippines (CAP) mounted a month-long anti-corruption campaign, which called on creatives to stand up and speak out against the misappropriation of public funds, in light ...
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Is delicadeza a thing of the Filipino past?

According to an online blurb, the term “delicadeza” is a “Filipino word that means having good manners, respect, and a sense of what is right and wrong.” It means being honest, humble, and ...
What is happening to our country today has been foretold very accurately by the greatest Asian writer and political novelist, Dr. Jose Rizal in his immortal masterpieces, the “Noli me Tangere” and the ...
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The AFP and its democratic role in a ‘far-right’ world

ACROSS the world, there is a resurgence of far-right politics in the wake of economic uncertainties and geopolitical conflicts. From Argentina and El Salvador to Germany, France and the United States, ...
THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY likely cooled in the third quarter as soft government spending, typhoons and corruption scandals ...
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Resignation as reform

The nation again stands at a dangerous crossroads. Billions meant to keep floods at bay were instead washed away by greed. As rivers rise, so does the anger of a people who have seen this movie too ...
After the new ombudsman overturned the strict confidentiality of the Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net worth, of government officials, most of the senators and some congressmen have voluntarily ...
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EO 100 and the future of palay pricing

On October 25, 2025, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Executive Order No. 100, prescribing a floor price for palay (unmilled rice) and mandating the full implementation of the Sagip Saka Act. The ...
PHILIPPINE MANUFACTURING activity rebounded in October, despite a further drop in new orders and output, according to S&P ...