[Puso at Diwa] Anti-political dynasties: When democracy belongs to the people
The ultimate issue is larger than the Marcoses, Dys, Dutertes, Aquinos, Villars or any other political clan. It is whether public office belongs to the people.
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Batanes congressman Ciriaco Gato Jr. dies
Gato chaired the House health committee from 2022 until his death
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Cavite in focus: How weak is the latest anti-political dynasty bill?
Meanwhile, a separate proposed amendment to the party list law seeks to prevent politicians like Agimat’s Bryan Revilla from taking a backdoor to Congress. He belongs to Cavite’s biggest dynasty.
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Marcos’ pet bills quietly abandoned by his own administration
During his first SONA, Marcos appealed to Congress to make ROTC mandatory for students. It’s one of 10 priority measures that his administration has dropped.
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[ANALYSIS] Marcos’ shrinking influence in the legislative
The two men seated behind him during the 2025 SONA won’t make a comeback on that stage this year. It’s a testament to the political upheaval that has reshaped both chambers of Congress over the past year.
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Rappler Recap: As Congress resumes session, can it improve Marcos’ dismal legislative output?
Rappler’s Dwight de Leon gives a rundown of the resumption of legislative work in the House of Representatives
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‘Hindi ako pangulo ng aking pamilya’: Marcos says cousin Romualdez set to be charged
(1st UPDATE) The Office of the Ombudsman previously named former House speaker Martin Romualdez as the ‘central figure’ in the multibillion flood control corruption scandal
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[Vantage Point] System loss: The electricity consumers pay for but never receive
Behind that popular declaration lies a complicated regulatory system that has protected distribution utilities from costs that most businesses would normally be expected to manage
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4 cash-filled bags: Bank exec’s testimony supports Madriaga’s story on confi funds
A bank official confirms seeing two Office of the Vice President officials put P125 million in cash inside four bags, complementing a claim made by Sara Duterte’s alleged bagman Ramil Madriaga on what happened on December 20, 2022
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[In the Public Square] Marcos SONA 2026: Reality check
What should we make of SONA 2026?
