National power, Local blind spot

House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez may be one of the most powerful men in the Philippines as he presides over a chamber that churns out laws at record speed, ranking just below the Senate President, Vice President, and President in government hierarchy.

WHAT’S A SPEAKER?

Samar Congressmen Abstain from voting Romualdez as speaker

What's the catch?

In a move that has sparked political intrigue and speculation across Eastern Visayas, two congressmen from Samar – 1st District Representative Stephen James Tan and 2nd District Representative Reynolds Michael Tan – made a rare and deliberate choice: they abstained from voting for the re-election of Leyte 1st District Representative Martin Romualdez as Speaker of the House during the opening session of the 20th Congress.

Calculated Silence or Strategic Defiance?

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“Totoo namang ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan, ngunit sa panahon ngayon, tayo na ang bayan.”

‘KABATAAN: LINGKOD-BAYANI’

Floods in the Metro and suburbs are not only caused by constricted creeks and rivers, or worse, rivers that got taken over by massive urbanization.

BBM: "Mahiya naman kayo!"

Transmission gaps stall progress

The energy is there. Now, the wire must follow.

Wind Awaits Wire

After a decade and over a billion pesos, SLEX San Pedro exit finally opens

August 1, 2025 is set to be remembered as one momentous day in the history of San Pedro City, Laguna.

SA WAKAS!

DPWH Secretary faces raps before Ombudsman

The failure of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to adequately maintain the San Juanico Bridge is, in itself, an act of economic sabotage.

ECONOMIC SABOTEUR

One Vasectomy Case in Over a Decade

In a region still rebuilding social and health systems after repeated shocks, male sterilization appears almost invisible.

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