Through floods, storms, and long walks, Rey learned that storytelling is not just performance but presence, showing up even when conditions say otherwise, because children kept showing up too.
Power remains, but momentum slips, as the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. drifts from direction to reaction, showing how leadership can weaken without a crisis.
Publicly floating persona non grata threats turns a precise diplomatic tool into applause politics, shifting focus from Chinese misconduct to domestic noise and weakening the very authority the state is meant to protect.
As hearings continue, the public awaits the Senate’s findings, which could shape long-term integrity measures in infrastructure budgeting and implementation.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is investigating nine contractors alleged to have contributed to the campaign funds of candidates who ran in the May 2025 polls, the poll body confirmed.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said he has “nothing to hide” in connection with the flood control controversy, assuring that he will not interfere in the ongoing probe by the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI).
The Department of Justice (DOJ) clarified that Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez is not currently being considered as a state witness in the flood control anomalies probe.
The Commission on Elections–Negros Island Region (Comelec-NIR) has warned BSKE aspirants against submitting false or inaccurate details in their certificates of candidacy (COC).
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III welcomed President Marcos’ decision not to certify the 2026 national budget as urgent to allow thorough review by lawmakers.
The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) is proposing a PHP15.34 billion budget for 2026 to strengthen disaster risk reduction and resilience efforts.