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The ambush on a provincial election officer in Sulu, which left his brother dead, is casting a grim shadow over next year’s elections, raising concerns about the potential for violence in the Bangsamoro region. Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair George Garcia confirmed that Sulu provincial election supervisor Vidzfar Amil JulieContinue Reading
REP GARIN CALLING OUT DR TONY LEACHON AND OTHERS Former Sec of Health and now Rep Janette Garin calling out misinformation about the PhilHealth issue (must watch)! @DrTonyLeachon pic.twitter.com/gBg3lsq3tx — Thea Tan (@theadtan) December 19, 2024Continue Reading
The province of Zamboanga Sibugay has earned a dubious distinction: it tops the list for the most problematic land distribution under the government’s decades-old agrarian reform program. State auditors have flagged the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) for awarding agricultural land to 235 unqualified recipients, including retired police officers andContinue Reading
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is introducing a new automated vote-counting machine aimed at enhancing transparency, security, and efficiency. But with persistent concerns about election integrity, will these new features be enough to reassure voters and critics alike that the process is truly reliable and tamper-proof? The new Miru automatedContinue Reading
Congress has approved a zero government subsidy for the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) for 2025, a move that raises not just eyebrows, but also serious legal and ethical questions. In response, PhilHealth’s board of directors bumped up its corporate operating budget to a staggering P284 billion—nearly 10% higher thanContinue Reading
