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Buy and sell

The going rate differs depending on the position at stake, the geographic area, and the proximity to actual election day. The currency may be...

Kiko Pangilinan and the smear that threatens Philippine democracy

“Philippine politics risks descending into a circus of viral gaffes, where algorithms outvote citizens” IN A modest carinderia in Pampanga, Kiko Pangilinan joined a boodle...

Can Marcos crack the Duterte stronghold?

“Once allies, now adversaries, their feud has turned Mindanao into a political minefield” ALLIANCES in Philippine politics are never built to last, but few expected...

From unity to division

“As the world watches, history begins to write its verdict” WITH a sweeping reorganization of the National Security Council, President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. has...

Losers all

“We are the losers -- ants that get crushed as elephants fight.” (Part one) A popular saying goes like this: When elephants fight, the ants get...

When phenomenon turns permanent

“As is their usual wont, all the oligarch-owned parties, NP, NPC, NUP, swear allegiance, if temporary, to the newly-minted Bagong Pilipinas ruling coalition” Turncoatism has...

Romualdez’s rise in public confidence

“Romualdez’s approach to governance—one that emphasizes economic growth, social justice, and national development—is striking a chord with a broad base of the electorate” IN THE...

Marcos Jr. catches a cold? Harry Roque prescribes VP Sara as the cure!

“Let’s all take a moment to appreciate the rich tapestry of Philippine politics, where the lines between drama, comedy, and tragedy blur so often” Well,...

When phenomenon becomes permanent

(Part One) “What Diosdado Macapagal started as a new phenomenon in 1962 turned into a ‘balimbing’ culture, the new normal in Philippine politics” IN 1961, Liberal...

Sara Duterte’s slide: Perils of political missteps

“The coming months will determine whether she can halt her declining support and reclaim her position as a viable presidential contender” SARA Duterte, once a...

Rep. Christopher de Venecia: Promoting a creative future for Pangasinan’s 4th District

The creative industry is an unsung hero in the grand tapestry of nation-building. Beyond the glitz and glamour, it is a powerful engine for...

Where do we go from here?

"We ended our reunion after more than three hours, happy we are still around, yet with the sinking feeling that the future would be...

Mayor Duterte extends olive branch to Marcoses

"Mayor Duterte’s olive branch may sow the seeds of reconciliation, but only time will tell whether they will take root and blossom into lasting...

Breaking chains: Gordon’s struggle for justice

"Gordon’s question echoes through the halls of power, a damning indictment of the corruption that has seeped into the very fabric of Philippine governance" In...
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