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Commentary · October 31, 2026

MISS CASTRO, NGAYON ANG TAMANG PANAHON PARA MAGTANONG

Hindi ako sang-ayon sa paggamit ni Claire Castro ng salitang “premature” sa pagpuna sa malaking budget increase para sa distritong kinakatawan ni Sandro Marcos. Tama siya na hindi automatic na pagnanakaw ang budget insertion. Hindi pa rin final ang proposed budget. Pero nang…

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Commentary · October 31, 2026

IS ASIA PREPARING FOR WAR?

I received an email from Ms. Lorna, 65 years old, retired, at taga-Angono, Rizal. Ang tanong niya, naghahanda na ba ang Asia para sa giyera? At kung magkaroon nga ng giyera, ano ang mga warning signs na dapat nating bantayan? Posible bang madamay ang Pilipinas?

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The Daily Brief · November 13, 2026

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has chosen Commission on Audit chair Gamaliel Cordoba for the Supreme Court. In Makati, a court has issued extradition warrants against Apollo Quiboloy and two others, moving the US request into another stage of Philippine court proceedings. For…

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Explainer · November 12, 2026

ABOUT REMITTANCES: CHECK THE PESOS YOUR FAMILY WILL RECEIVE

A dollar-to-peso headline can make a family expect a bigger remittance. But the amount that arrives depends on the rate used by the provider, the fees and how the money is received. Before sending, it helps to put the sender’s total payment and the family’s expected payout…

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Explainer · November 11, 2026

ABOUT FLIGHT CHANGES: REBOOKING, REFUNDS AND TRAVEL CREDITS

A changed flight can upset more than the journey to the airport. Someone may have booked leave, paid for a room or arranged another flight to get home. With selected Manila flights being canceled or rescheduled around the ASEAN summit, passengers have been offered free…

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