Yearly Archives: 2026

House OKs bill declaring national election days as holidays

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on final reading a bill declaring national election days a regular non-working holiday, a measure aimed at allowing Filipinos to cast their ballots without sacrificing a day’s wage. With 223 lawmakers voting in favor, none against, and one abstention, the House approved House Bill No.

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Marcoleta already ‘confessed’ on TV show, Remulla says of plunder raps

MANILA, Philippines — For Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla, Sen. Rodante Marcoleta already “confessed” in his talk show, referring to the P75 million donation that is now the basis of the plunder and indirect bribery complaints filed against him. On Monday, Marcoleta said the complaints filed by the Office of the Ombudsman against him and his

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SWS: Marcos’ net satisfaction falls to record low -15 in March

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s net satisfaction rating has slumped to a “poor” -15 in the first quarter of the year, his lowest level since the start of his administration in 2022, according to a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. The latest figure is 12 points down from the president’s “neutral” -3 net

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Thai couple accuse Chinese-owned TikTok agency to account takeover

A Thai couple accused a Chinese-linked media agency of exploiting poverty-themed TikTok content for profits, prompting online scrutiny. The couple previously operated a TikTok channel called ครอบครัวบิ๊กบอส, or Big Boss Family, which documented their daily struggles and financial difficulties. The husband, identified as Big, worked as a food delivery rider while his wife cared for …

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Macron hosts Anutin as Thailand courts French investment

French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul for a dinner meeting at the Élysée Palace in Paris yesterday, May 25, where both sides discussed trade, cybersecurity, and regional security issues. The meeting took place at 8.30pm local time in France. Both leaders agreed to strengthen trade and investment between the two countries, …

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PCAP Southern Division Finals: Toledo, Bacolod to lock horns

The Toledo Xignex Trojans are just one step away from successfully defending their All-Filipino Conference crown in the ongoing Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) as they brace for a high-stakes Southern Division Finals showdown on Wednesday, May 27.

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