Editor's Pick

Why the Ateneo failed the nation’s judgment

Escudero to preside over Sara’s impeachment trial

Public office reduced as social stigma

Commentary

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By Antonio J. Montalvan II

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Jun 6, 2026

Kapit-tuko is a term notoriously used in Tagalog culture. To “hold on like a gecko” carries a social stigma of being overly clingy out of despair, in the process manipulating things just to hold on to a person or position.

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The Senate resumes work minus Senate President

Senate Serye Episode One: Script reveal, chaos, and civil society

Commentary

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By Katrina Stuart Santiago

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May 31, 2026

This is the first time in a long long time that those of us on the side of democracy and justice have been on the same page. Fully, on that one page, no ifs and buts, no bickering among ourselves, foregoing — at least for now — where we stand across the political divides. Finally, we have decided that this side, this one side, is the side we are on...The goal is to stay on it, and keep at it. And find a common candidate for 2028. We start by keeping track of this serye.

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FACT CHECK Online Posts

FACT CHECK: Post recycles AI-GENERATED video of Zaldy Co in custody

A video depicting former Ako Bicol Party-list representative Zaldy Co in custody of the Czech Republic and about to return to the Philippines is recirculating on Facebook. This is fake and made using artificial intelligence.

Arts & Culture

Bike Bus is the most viable solution to the transport crisis and climate change

Bike commuting is a big step toward weaning the Philippines from dependency on fossil fuels. It’s the bestoption for the underprivileged. It increases road safety, and it’s good for the environment and humanity.

Commentary

Who is the NPA enabler (daw)?

At the very least, the red tag of Risa Hontiveros is insane. There never has been any judicial or official evidence that connects Hontiveros with the CPP or the NPA. Those who study the phenomenon of political spectra in fact see her as consistently aligned with center right and administration policies rather than the political left.