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The noise of VP Sara’s silence

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By Tita C. Valderama

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Mar 23, 2026

Sara Duterte’s silence in the House may be the loudest part of her 2028 positioning. Every unanswered question signals to supporters that the current administration is illegitimate. Every delay reinforces a narrative of persecution.

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From monarchy to Islamic rule to war in Iran: A personal account (Part 2)

From monarchy to Islamic rule to war in Iran: A personal account (Part 1)

Middle East conflict tests PH economy and politics

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By Tita C. Valderama

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Mar 16, 2026

Ordinary Filipinos often bear the cost of prolonged political conflict. When leaders focus on political survival rather than economic management, reforms slow and policy execution weakens. Programs meant to protect vulnerable sectors, from fuel subsidies to social assistance, can become entangled in partisan disputes.

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The Fourth Gulf War

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By Jose Antonio Custodio

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Mar 14, 2026

Given the limited capabilities of the Iranians, the threat to Filipino workers in the Middle East is not as serious as painted by journalists engaged in sensationalist reporting and commentary… The real threat to the Philippines is the economic fall out of the war especially in oil supplies. That will affect every single Filipino as prices will inevitably increase causing more hardship to a nation that is still recovering from the COVID pandemic’s disastrous effects on the economy.

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FACT CHECK Online Posts

FACT CHECK: NO ‘request’ from Paolo Duterte to declare father’s March 11 arrest a holiday

A news graphic online claims that Rep. Paolo Duterte filed a "request" in the House of Representatives to declare March 11a holiday to mark the day his father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, was arrested by the International Criminal Court. This is false.

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Advocates push urgent policies on youth sex education, prevention of early pregnancy and statutory rape

CPD executive Director Lisa Grace Bersales: When a child becomes a mother, something has gone terribly wrong. These are girls who should be in school, discovering their dreams—not raising children before they even understand adulthood.

Commentary

Priests who defend Duterte from the pulpit

Priests have a duty to form the consciences of the faithful regarding moral and social issues. This often interacts with politics but is distinct from partisan campaigning. For instance, priests should preach on Catholic Social Teaching, including the protection of life, care for the poor, and religious liberty. Indeed, they must help laypeople analyze candidates and policies based on Catholic principles, without telling them whom to vote for.