Elon Musk, the tech mogul and the worldโs richest man, is crafting a strategy to place himself above nation-states, potentially reshaping a new world order in his own image. Political analyst0 Elad Nehorai said Muskโs growing influence is part of…
Budget Deadlock Threatens Cotabato City Projects
Cotabato City, Philippines โย The Cotabato City government faces an uncertain future for its planned commerce and trade initiatives in its 37 barangays as the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) continues to withhold approval of its proposed 2025 operational budget. Mayor Mohammad Bruce…
Hooked on Outrage: How Spectacle Shapes Philippine Elections and Society
Philippine elections are more than just a processโtheyโre a reflection of who we are as a nation. In a country where 99% of the 114-million population owns a smartphone, and 7 out of 10 use the internet via mobile phones,…
Why Competence Often Takes a Backseat in Philippine Senate Races
In a country where the Senate is supposed to be a chamber of seasoned policymakers, the recent survey results for the 2025 senatorial elections revealed a perplexing pattern. Competent and credentialed candidatesโacademics, professionals, and former public servants with proven track…
Sara Duterte Requests NBI Subpoena Reschedule, Prioritizes House Hearing
Vice President Sara Duterte has asked the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to reschedule her summons, citing a scheduling conflict with her attendance at a House Committee on Good Government hearing this Friday. Duterteโs decision underscores her commitment to supporting…
Civil Society Groups Slam Sara Duterteโs โAbove the Lawโ Behavior
Vice President Sara Duterteโs fiery reaction to her chief of staffโs detention has drawn sharp criticism from civil society groups, who accuse the Duterte family of perpetuating a culture of impunity and entitlement. Outraged over Zuleika Lopezโs brief detention by…
President Marcos Slams VP Duterteโs Threats, Calls for Rule of Law Amid Confidential Funds Controversy
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. delivered a calm and firm response to recent threats allegedly made by Vice President Sara Duterte, urging for the upholding of the rule of law and condemning what he described as a โcriminalโ and โdangerousโ mindset.…
Sara Duterteโs Explosive Rant: Unmasking the Vice President
In a stunning and unprecedented moment in Philippine politics, Vice President Sara Duterte took to Facebook Live to deliver a profanity-laden rant, accusing key government figuresโPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos, and House Speaker Martin Romualdezโof conspiring…
Political Firestorm: Duterteโs Explosive Threats Rock Philippine Leadership
Security measures across the Philippines have been tightened as the country reels from an extraordinary statement by Vice President Sara Duterte.ย In a shocking and profanity-laden speech, Duterte threatened the assassination of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. if her own life were…
Trump’s AG Pick Pam Bondi Is a “Competent” Threat to the Left
MSNBC contributor and college professor Jason Johnson sounded the alarm on President-Elect Donald Trumpโs latest choice for attorney general, warning it should instill “fear” among progressives. Johnson emphasized that Pam Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, is not just…
Trump Declares Mandate Amid Narrow Victory: What the Numbers Really Show
Election Night brought a familiar spectacle: Donald Trump, with his characteristic flair, declared an “unprecedented and powerful mandate” as he secured victory. But as the dust settles, a closer look at the numbers tells a different storyโone of a razor-thin…
Can Trump’s Reelection Justify Duterte’s Return? Alvarez Thinks So.
The reelection of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States has stirred debates far beyond American borders. In the Philippines, former House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez reignited discussions about former President Rodrigo Duterteโs potential return to power in…
