MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will need around P200 million for the special elections in the lone district of Dasmariñas, Cavite following the expulsion of former Rep. Kiko Barzaga from the House of Representatives. Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia on Wednesday said this was discussed in the regular session of the Comelec

MANILA, Philippines — Former Rep. Kiko Barzaga may still run in the special elections in the lone district of Dasmariñas, Cavite, even after he was expelled by the House of Representatives, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Wednesday.  This is what Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia answered when asked if Barzaga can file his

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has welcomed the latest change of leadership in the Senate, hoping the development would break the impasse in the chamber and allow the government to focus on other pressing issues. “What happened in the Senate this afternoon is in accordance with the law and the rule of law,” Palace press officer Claire

  (First of a series) The Philippines stands at a critical juncture in its economic history, facing entrenched structural dependency, underindustrialization and vulnerability to global shocks. Despite decades of reforms, the absence of a coherent industrial policy has left the nation reliant on remittances, services and import-dependent consumption. This paper synthesizes two complementary strands of

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters have strengthened their roster ahead of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 26 men’s basketball tournament with the addition of former high school scoring standout Roderick Cambarijan. The UC Webmasters, who have made four straight finals appearances in the CESAFI men’s division, secured