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Senior Deputy Speaker and Pampanga 2nd district Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's anti-"balimbing" or political turncoat measure has been approved at the committee level in the House of Representatives. Senior Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Approved in a matter of minutes on Wednesday morning,...

Senior Deputy Speaker and Pampanga 2nd district Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has filed a bill that, if enacted, would make life difficult for so-called "political turncoats" or "political butterflies". (Sonika Agarwal/ Unsplash) Arroyo, a former president and House Speaker, filed House Bill (HB)...

Starfruits, locally known in the Philippines as balimbing, are fruits of the carambola tree which is native to Southeast Asia. These star-shaped delights, hence the name, are known for their distinct shape and deliciously tangy fruits.  It is believed that the first carambola trees were found...