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?

WHITEWASH

Biñan City’s young people shine at Youth Week

“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!"

Flood control projects in Leyte and Eastern Samar—intended to shield vulnerable communities from deadly floods—are now mired in controversy as lawmakers, contractors, and officials face mounting scrutiny over alleged corruption, delays, and conflicting reports.

Pointing fingers

When the government fails, who speaks for the people?

Junia vs. DPWH

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

CALL TO ACTION

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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