The Senate resumes work minus Senate President
New Senate Majority: Escudero’s presence enabled the Senate to proceed with the discussion of matters that are too important to be left unresolved and too consequential to be set aside.
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The Senate and the meanness of Alan Cayetano
Even in his absence at the plenary session, the meanness of Cayetano is palpable. His ultimate goal is obvious: Save Sara Duterte from conviction even if that meant destroying the institution of the Senate and the country.
‘Shit happens’* at the Senate
May 11, 2026 will always be remembered as the day the venerable institution went down to the pits, something one never imagined in the country’s political history.
Sara Duterte impeached again
For the second time in 15 months, the House of Representatives impeached Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, May 11, with more congressmen wanting to see her stand trial in the Senate.
Salaknib Phase 1: Forming a shield to maintain peace in Indo-Pacific
Filipino Army troops started exercises with American soldiers April 16 at Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija as part of Salaknib 2026 military exercise aimed to enhance the readiness against threat to the region’s peace and stability.
Easter comes after agony and death
We come back from a week of reflection on the suffering of Jesus Christ taking to heart the lesson that genuine peace and happiness can only be achieved after we have confronted and dealt with temptations and suffering.
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.
Oil price hike and cash aid
The long-suffering Filipinos are already feeling the additional burden spurred by oil price hike.
Total lunar eclipse as seen in Cavite
I took these photos of the early stage of the total lunar eclipse as seen in Cavite.
EDSA spirit soars at 40
Forty years have passed. There were times when the EDSA spirit seemed to have waned. But the celebration on Wednesday showed the desire for freedom and democracy is deep and strong among us.
