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Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has renewed his push against entrenched family rule in politics as he filed a bill seeking to prohibit political dynasties in the country. Pangilinan pointed out the issue on political dynasty has long been enshrined in the Constitution but never translated...

Politics should not be in the service of one person or one party. President Marcos made the statement on Sunday, Feb. 25, as he stressed that politics should be in the service of the people. "Politics should be in the service of the people. Politics should not be in the service of one party, should...

Celebrity and fashion icon Heart Evangelista-Escudero on Monday called on all Filipino voters to be discerning in choosing the country’s next set of leaders in the upcoming May 9, 2022 elections, advising them to study carefully the track record and agenda for governance of all candidates....

HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPEVINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Philip Cu Unjieng Let’s be honest, we are such an immature nation when it comes to politics. We’re onion-skinned, fiercely partisan, and ready to part with the best of friends over political affinities. Our political landscape is personality and...

Senator Panfilo Lacson on Sunday expressed disappointment that the deep political divide in the country is drowning discussions on the West Philippine Sea and other issues of national importance. Lacson said he hopes Filipinos would not allow the huge gap in political stance to keep the government...