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PTFOMS Welcomes Philippines’ Highest Ranking in 21 Years on World Press Freedom Index
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) is pleased to announce that the Philippines has achieved its highest ranking in 21 years on the World Press Freedom Index, as released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The country now stands at 116th place out of 180 countries and territories, a notable rise from 134th in…
Bong Go, Marcoleta, and Tulfo Lead Early Senate Survey Among Motorists and Public Market Goers
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…
Credit rating affirmation reflects PH’s strong medium-term growth
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,…
Aklan guv seeks swift justice for slain journalist Johnny Dayang
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…
Palace: Order to step up efforts to gain public trust, approval ‘fake’
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…
Tolentino: Chinese meddling in PH polls part of long-running plot
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…
Salceda: Phivolcs Modernization Act, a life-saving investment, particularly for Albay
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…
Veteran journalist, former Kalibo Mayor Juan Dayang killed
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,…
Gatchalian seeks clarity on US tariff hike’s impact on OFWs, jobs
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…
TRAGIC REALITY, DISTORTED TRUTH
The brutal murder of Chinese Filipino businessman Anson Que has shocked our nation. Kidnapped in broad daylight and killed by a well-organized crime syndicate, his death is a chilling reminder of the lawlessness gripping our streets. Yet, what is equally alarming is the narrative being spun around this tragedy—a narrative that distorts facts for perceptions…