Palace dismisses Zaldy Co’s accusations vs. PBBM as ‘pure hearsay’

By Brian Campued Malacañang on Friday disputed the accusations made by former representative Elizaldy Co against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., dismissing Co’s statement that Marcos had personally directed budget insertions in the 2025 national budget as “pure hearsay.” In a press briefing,...

Anak TV opens online voting for 2025 Net Makabata Star Awards

By Brian Campued Recognizing individuals and groups who use the digital space to promote child-friendly content, advocacy organization Anak TV invites the public to vote for their favorite influencers, creators, and artists for this year’s Net Makabata Star Awards. Launched in 2023, the...

ASEAN extradition treaty key to addressing transnational crimes —PBBM

By Brian Campued The signing of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Treaty on Extradition (ATE) is expected to strengthen regional cooperation in combating transnational crimes and ensure accountability across borders, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. underscored. During the 13th ASEAN Law...

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Culture of respect: How does it play a part in defining the nation’s identity?

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Respect is a big word in societal spheres here in the Philippines. Filipinos are born and raised in a society where folks from all walks of life treat each other with impartiality, and everyone is addressed with dignity.  As...