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Escudero to preside over Sara’s impeachment trial

Public office reduced as social stigma

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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

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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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Up to 70 witnesses to testify vs Duterte as ICC trial starts Nov. 30

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By Janna Millenas

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May 28, 2026

ICC prosecutor and senior trial lawyer Julian Nicholls disclosed that they intend to present 60 to 70 witnesses against Duterte, including around 31 insider witnesses who allegedly have direct knowledge of how the crimes were planned and carried out.

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FACT CHECK Online Posts

FACT CHECK: Cayetano did NOT resign as Senate president; NO new successor after June 3 shakeup

Some netizens on Facebook allege that Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano resigned as the chamber's president, while others said Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian succeeded him. Both claims are false.

Arts & Culture

‘Opera Unveiled’ features young generation of classical singers

“Opera Unveiled: Comedy and Tragedy” features 11 young classical singers trained by renowned tenor Arthur Espiritu. Produced by the Cultural Arts Events Organizer,performance will be on June 19 at 7 p.m. and 21 at 5 p.m., at the Mirror Theater, fifth floor of SJG Building, 8463 Kalayaan Avenue, Barangay Poblacion, Makati City.

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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.