The National Security Council and Malacañang have rejected claims linking the Philippines to terrorist training following reports that the suspects in the deadly Bondi Beach shooting in Australia had previously stayed in the country. Read more »
The pressing question is not just political: how many people know this weakness, and who could exploit it? Governance can be jeopardized not by policy alone, but by personal struggles hidden in plain sight. A compromised leader risks not only personal failure but also the systemic failure of institutions that depend on sound judgment at the top. Read more »
Filipinos are losing confidence in the Marcos administration’s handling of major national issues, particularly corruption and inflation, according to the latest Ulat ng Bayan survey by Pulse Asia. Read more »
It’s time to get your planners ready—Malacañang has released the official list of regular and special non-working holidays for 2026 under Proclamation No. 1006. Read more »
Malacañang stood firm on its proposal to allocate P4.5 billion in confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) for the Office of the President (OP) in 2026, asserting that the amount is essential for the country’s top leader to carry out his national security and foreign policy mandates. Read more »
Senator Mark Villar has denied in a statement the allegations concerning his ownership or controlling interest in the Villar-owned water service provider, PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp., during his tenure as Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) from 2016 to 2021. Read more »
