Eastern Visayas is ushering in a younger generation of elected leaders. But behind the youthful faces are the same surnames, family networks, and political machinery that have shaped the region for decades.

NEW BLOOD, OLD ROOTS

Young Faces, Old Politics

Visitors at Enchanted Kingdom in Santa Rosa City, Laguna were treated with an enchanting and uplifting celebration of its iconic Storyverse character at Eldar’s Birthday Bash on July 25.

Eldar’s Birthday Bash brings magic, fun, and hope at EK

Kung pinaghahanap ka, huwag kang pupunta sa lugar kung saan madali kang mahuli.

Suspek, tiklo sa ospital

Historical markers stolen from Biñan City’s heritage sites

A treasure-hunter or someone seeking to add some goodies to his private collection?

‘Forda collection’?

Barely a week after the fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr., the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has dealt a “double deal” to consumers.

Double-faced ERC

For decades, Santa Rosa City has led the way in the transformation of Laguna from a predominantly-agricultural province to one of the largest industrial hubs outside Metro Manila.

PH's first hyperscale data center opens in Santa Rosa City

Makikipag-ayos na sana

Sa halip na mapayapang lutasin ang sigalot ay trahedya pa ang kinasapitan ng isang pamilya sa San Pablo City, Laguna.

Magsasaka, natagpuang patay sa bukid 

As part of honoring the contributions of the Filipino worker last Labor Day, May 1, the Social Security System (SSS) said it has rolled out enhanced and expanded programs for its members.

Enhanced programs for SSS members

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When ‘hope’ becomes a commodity

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Pax Silica and Us

I AM BACK

When China hosted the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai last month, Chinese President Xi Jinping attended for the first time, adding official recognition and prestige to the already prestigious annual gathering.

Let the world benefit from AI

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Have you ever wondered why so many politicians seem to end up behind bars for corruption? It feels sudden, almost like a personal downfall. But in many cases, it’s not that money magically turns people evil. Money often reveals what was already inside them - and it does it in a louder, faster way than ordinary life.

The Real Reason Politicians Fall Into Corruption

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In the July 27, 2026 State of the Nation Address of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., one of the most applauded portions of his speech was his declaration that he will make sure that systems loss will be eliminated from the charges imposed on electric power consumers. 


The difference between eliminating and reducing is credibility

The last few years saw the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Philippine society, especially in such sectors as labor market, changes in the outsourcing industry, technological advances in governance, medicine, finance, education, sports, public service, law, and media.