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Renalyn Ramirez
Renalyn Ramirez

Renalyn covers covers political and policy developments in the Philippines for Philstar.com.

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Joey Salceda returns to Cabinet as Marcos’ legislative liaison chief
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 21, 2026 - 4:49pm
Former lawmaker Joey Salceda named as Marcos' legislative liaison office head. 
Senate court cites Corona trial in limiting Sara Duterte records subpoenas
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 21, 2026 - 3:02pm
Impeachment court spokesperson says the past impeachment trial shaped limits on Sara subpoenas.
Antonio Nafarrete appointed AFP chief of staff
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 21, 2026 - 10:15am
Lieutenant General Antonio G. Nafarrete is the new AFP chief of staff. 
Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for July 21-27, 2026
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 21, 2026 - 8:30am
DOE says renewed West Asia tensions are still driving pump prices higher.
Diesel, kerosene prices to jump by over P10 per liter
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 20, 2026 - 2:12pm
Massive oil price hike starting tomorrow, July 21, 2026.
Prosecutors defend bid for Sara Duterte's tax, bank records
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 20, 2026 - 12:30pm
House prosecutors claim there is enough basis to subpoena Vice President Sara Duterte's tax and bank records. 
Ombudsman probes 2 lawmakers over flood-control contractor links
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 18, 2026 - 9:32am
The Ombudsman is investigating Reps. Cristy Angeles and Jojo Ang Jr. for an alleged conflict of interest tied to flood-control contractors.
Ombudsman: Robin Padilla ignored obstruction complaint over Bato's escape
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 17, 2026 - 5:18pm
Remulla says the complaint can be resolved without Padilla's response.
DOH warns misleading deworming claims may cause fear
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 17, 2026 - 2:02pm
The health department is pushing back on deworming fears.
Marcos pitches upper-middle-income Philippines to Singapore investors
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 17, 2026 - 1:46pm
Marcos says Singtel, ABC Impact reaffirmed commitments to the Philippines.
ERC extends no-disconnection policy until October
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 17, 2026 - 9:38am
No power disconnection fore three more months. 
P12.4 billion allotted for expanded cash aid amid Middle East tensions
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 16, 2026 - 5:39pm
The government extends its cash aid program for the low-income population. 
MMDA: Gabriel Go only barred from clearing ops after teacher-shaming complaint
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 16, 2026 - 3:22pm
Gabriel Go is not suspended, just excluded from clearing operations. 
Palace draws distinction: Ordinary citizen jailed over threat, Sara Duterte defended
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 16, 2026 - 11:43am
Malacañang said the "assassination" remarks of Vice President Sara Duterte towards President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. were a national security concern. 
Philippines urged to diversify economic base as AI threatens BPOs
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 16, 2026 - 8:00am
AI risks in the BPO sector should push the Philippines to diversify into other industries, analysts said.
Sara Duterte's threats predated Zuleika Lopez's detention – House prosecutors
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 15, 2026 - 4:14pm
House prosecutors say her testimony was covered by earlier witnesses.
Senators push probe into rising electricity bills
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 15, 2026 - 11:52am
Senators seek probe on rising electricity costs.
After income upgrade, what investors are waiting for Philippines to fix
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 15, 2026 - 10:12am
The Philippines must fix infrastructure, governance gaps, advisers say.
Matibag defends request to reschedule impeachment testimony
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 14, 2026 - 2:57pm
NBI Director Melvin Matibag said the overseas conference he is set to attend is also important. 
Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for July 14–20
by Renalyn Ramirez - July 14, 2026 - 7:30am
Diesel and kerosene prices are set to rise by more than P2 per liter starting Tuesday, July 14.
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