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What’s probably next in the Iran War?

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By Jose Antonio A. Custodio

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Mar 31, 2026

Given the manner in which the Trump administration has been derisive of allies and even dismissive of genuine offers of assistance, the Americans might just end up winning the battle and losing the peace in Iran. However, would that matter for Trump? Probably not as he and his cronies would probably be making a killing on Iran’s oil industry because nowadays, U.S. national security is not just defined as the interests of the U.S. itself, but how best will it fill up Trump’s corrupt pockets.

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When the kitchen feels the crisis

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By Tita C. Valderama

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Mar 30, 2026

Filipinos are resilient. We always find ways to cope. But we shouldn’t have to keep surviving problems that could have been prevented. We deserve leadership that plans ahead.

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The altar of Duterte idolatry in the Archdiocese of Davao

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By Antonio J. Montalvan II

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Mar 25, 2026

Validating the DDS agenda to “bring him home" has effectively made Archbishop Romulo Valles and the entire archdiocesan clergy as purveyors of fake news. By allowing a skewed political agenda within the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is an open defiance of church canon law.

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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)

FACT CHECK: Fictional lawyer Annalise Keating NOT joining Sara Duterte’s defense team

Annalise Keating is a fictional character from the TV series "How to Get Away with Murder." The series ended in 2020, making this quote impossible for her to have said.

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Palm Sunday ushers in Holy Week

Catholic churches were in a festive mood Sunday recalling the arrival of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem more than 2,000 years ago.

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The kunwari war of Rodrigo Duterte

The falsehood has been relentlessly repeated that it has become the truth to those who want to believe it: Duterte eliminated the dregs of society. Did he? He didn't.