While the entire Philippines was riveted to the unfolding drama inside the Senate last Wednesday, most residents of Laguna province were left in the dark on the issue – literally and figuratively.

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The United States considers its keen competition with China in the areas of semiconductors, artificial intelligence and critical minerals, both extraction and refining of rare earth minerals, as a national survival issue.

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Strip everything down to its core, and one truth remains standing: this entire crisis — the warrant, the lockdown, the gunfire, the Senate in turmoil — exists because one overriding political objective is being pursued with every instrument available, and that objective is the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. Everything else is a supporting move in that campaign.

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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.

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The exact moment a reporter began screaming on the radio that shots were heard inside the Senate building, the power cut out in our subdivision in San Pedro City, Laguna.

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More than just a celebration of fiestas and colorful traditions, the newly launched “Pamatron: The Samar Fiesta Experience” seeks to open the heart of Samar to the world by giving visitors a deeper understanding of the province’s culture, faith, and way of life.

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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) formally launched the Shared Service Facility (SSF) for Bangus Processing Center in Biliran, Biliran on May 6.

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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.

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Several countries have supported the United States of America’s broad initiative to shore up its capability to secure its supply chains for artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor, not to mention rare earth production.

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Since PBBM’s ‘State of the Nation Address’ (SONA) last July 28, 2025, a Monday, the Filipino people’s anger has surged and waned. On three dates, September 21 and November 30, 2025, and February 25, 2026, there were multiple rallies against the flood control scam. The INC organized a three - day Rally for Transparency and Democracy on November 16 – 18, 2025.

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Sa tuwing nagpapalit ng liderato sa Senado, lalo na ang puwesto ng Senate President, maraming Pilipino ang muling nagkakaroon ng pag-asa. Para itong pagbabago ng kapitan sa barko....may bagong direksiyon, bagong istilo, at bagong pangakong ihaharap sa sambayanan. Ngunit kasabay ng pag-asang ito ay ang tanong: tunay bang may epekto ang pagpapalit ng liderato, o isa lamang itong paulit-ulit na pag-ikot ng kapangyarihan?

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