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On June 1 and 2, the Senate’s work was effectively halted under Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano, prompting 11 Minority senators to call for his resignation. They argued that postponing Senate proceedings violated Senate rules and undermined the institution’s duty to the Filipino people, particularly as the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte was set to begin.

‘Shit happens’* at the Senate

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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

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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.

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Apr 20, 2026

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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.

By Bullit Marquez

Apr 6, 2026

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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.

By Bullit Marquez

Mar 30, 2026

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