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Jose de Venecia Jr.: House Speaker for 5 terms, lawmaker and peacemaker

The Senate resolution honoring the life and legacy of former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. has brought the name of this illustrious gentleman back to the news and opinion sections of media platforms.

Car camping looks like it’s here to stay

Car camping shows no signs of fading away. 

The outdoor lifestyle with the Isuzu D-Max

The 2024 Isuzu D-Max brought us to Sagada in the Mountain Province. The D-Max was our partner during the drive, and transformed into living quarters by Overland Kings once we got to our destination.

Manila Bay’s fading glory: Sunsets, reclaimed land and floods

It’s been a year since President Marcos had ordered the suspension pending review of the 22 reclamation projects in Manila Bay which have been blamed for the massive flooding after a heavy typhoon dumped heavy rain.

Explainer: What happens now after POGO ban; public still very interested

The news was received with a standing ovation and lengthy applause from the lawmakers and guests who reacted to President Marcos’ pronouncement – “Effective today, all POGOs are banned” – in his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 22.