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Rethinking the energy system: Why energy security is an economic imperative
20+ hour, 22+ min ago (567+ words) By Angelo Kairos dela Cruz Our priority is not just to produce more electricity, but to build a power system that consistently delivers affordable, reliable, and secure power while supporting a growing and changing economy. WHY THE POWER SYSTEM REMAINS…...
Building for what comes next at Capitol Commons
20+ hour, 49+ min ago (486+ words) Some of Metro Manila’s most familiar places are not standing still. Along Shaw Boulevard and Meralco Avenue, a part of Pasig long associated with the former Rizal Provincial Capitol has evolved into Capitol Commons, a 10-hectare estate that today brings…...
Philippines??? long-term growth hinges on Congress driving deeper reforms
20+ hour, 45+ min ago (1345+ words) By Pexcel John Bacon LAWMAKERS are prioritizing tax relief and lower electricity costs in a bid to ease household strain, but analysts warn that the bigger test is whether Congress will push structural reforms needed to improve productivity and strengthen…...
France defense pact gives Manila strategic options
23+ hour, 44+ min ago (661+ words) By Pexcel John Bacon THE Philippines’ defense agreement with France could boost deterrence, but its value depends on whether its expanding network of foreign partnerships translates into stronger and more self-reliant military capabilities, analysts said. Chester B. Cabalza, president of…...
Delay in village, youth elections may weaken participation, waste funds
23+ hour, 43+ min ago (597+ words) By Kaela Patricia B. Gabriel FURTHER DELAYS in the village and youth council elections could weaken voter and candidate participation, entrench incumbent officials and put at risk billions of pesos already spent on preparations, political analysts said. Hansley A. Juliano, a political…...
Balisacan expects employment rebound in 2nd half
1+ day, 13+ min ago (265+ words) THE Department of Economy, Planning, and Development said it expects a rebound in job creation in the coming months, driven by seasonal hiring for the Christmas period and an anticipated recovery in the construction sector. “We expect some recovery in…...
Court postpones arraignment of Philippine VP Duterte on charges of threatening President Marcos
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (256+ words) MANILA — Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte’s legal team on Friday secured a postponement of her arraignment on charges of making grave threats against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the first lady and the former House Speaker, in a new legal…...
Canada and Europe are building a hedge against America
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (478+ words) The challenge will be making sure these talks pay enough political and financial dividends to make a meaningful difference in increasingly anti-free-trade times. This still looks more like a hedge for both sides, rather than acceptance that America’s protectionist lurch…...
The Constitution says 16
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (585+ words) When it comes to impeachment trials, read the Constitution as is. US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was wont to say: “The Constitution is not a living organism. It’s a legal document and it says what it says and doesn’t…...
Senate panel OKs P86-B Judiciary budget
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (183+ words) A SENATE Committee on Finance subcommittee on Thursday approved the proposed P86.27-billion budget of the Judiciary for 2027, with senators seeking faster case processing and fewer backlogs. Senator Francis Pancratius “Kiko” N. Pangilinan, who chairs the subpanel, said the Judiciary must…...