An independent street survey (“kalye survey”) conducted by PAPI from April 1 to 20, 2025, gauged early preferences for the upcoming Senate race, tapping the sentiments of motor riders, jeepney and bus commuters, and public market patrons. Gathering responses from 1,100 participants nationwide, the survey results reveal strong support for familiar names in politics and…
The Department of Health (DOH) has reminded the public to monitor the air quality index (AQI) in their areas and avoid the ill effects of pollution. On Monday, haze was reported in certain areas of Quezon City and Rizal province caused by fire incidents. The common indicators for AQI are Particulate Matter 10 micrometers (PM…
By Anna Leah Gonzales MANILA – Fitch Ratings’ reaffirmation of the country’s credit rating is a vote of confidence for the Philippines and highlights the country’s strong economic fundamentals, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said Wednesday. In a statement, Recto also said the reaffirmation of the “BBB” credit rating also “underscores the strength of our economic fundamentals,…
By Perla Lena ILOILO CITY — Aklan Governor Jose Enrique “Joen” Miraflores has called for a speedy and thorough investigation into the killing of former Kalibo mayor and veteran journalist Juan “Johnny” Dayang, describing his death as “deeply disturbing.” Miraflores also assured Dayang’s family and the public that the provincial government is closely coordinating with law…
By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos Malacañang has dismissed as “fake news” an alleged directive from Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin to ramp up the government’s efforts to gain public trust and approval. This, after an alleged memorandum dated April 15 and supposedly inked by Bersamin underscored the need for the government’s communications team “to redouble their efforts…
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino said China’s interference in the upcoming Philippine midterm elections forms part of a sustained effort to push its agenda in the West Philippine through its proxy opportunist candidates in the country’s midterm elections. In a media interview, Tolentino said the recent arrest of a Chinese national near the Commission on…
LEGAZPI City — Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda said the Phivolcs (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology) Modernization Act that was signed into law only recently by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., is decidedly a life-saving investment for Filipinos living within the vicinity of active volcanoes. For Albay, Salceda said, the Phivolcs Modernization Act…
KALIBO, Aklan – Juan P. Dayang, 89, chairman emeritus of the Publishers Association of the Philippines Inc. (PAPI) and a prominent figure in Philippine journalism, was shot dead in his home at Casa Dayang in Villa Salvacion here at around 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Dayang, a highly respected figure in the media industry,…
Senator Win Gatchalian is urging a thorough examination of the potential consequences of the United States’ imposition of a 17% reciprocal tariff on goods from the Philippines, highlighting that the U.S. remains the country’s largest export market. “Despite the seemingly advantageous position of the Philippines compared to its ASEAN counterparts following the imposition by the…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, who was affectionately known among Filipinos as “Lolo Kiko.” “Ibang klase si Pope Francis. That’s really sad. I love this Pope. The best Pope in my lifetime as far as I’m concerned,” President Marcos said on the sidelines of a meeting…
