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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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Treeless urban areas may face 50 degrees Celsius heat index as Super El Niño looms
by Renalyn Ramirez - September 30, 2026 - 3:02pm
Heat index in cities and towns with limited tree cover could reach 45 to 50 degrees Celsius during Super El Niño, the Climate Change Commission said.
Marcos institutionalizes DBM public funds tracker
by Renalyn Ramirez - September 30, 2026 - 2:41pm
The digital platform COMPASS, launched in late June this year, allows the public to track the movements of government funds from its approval to release, obligations incurred, and actual disbursements.
Metro Manila water allocation cut as Super El Niño looms
by Renalyn Ramirez - September 30, 2026 - 11:21am
Metro Manila’s water supply allocation will be reduced starting October as the government prepares for the potential impact of Super El Niño.
New electric bill format to reflect VAT-exempt system loss charges
by Renalyn Ramirez - September 29, 2026 - 5:52pm
In the new bill format, the allowable system loss charges are separately identified and excluded from gross sales for VAT computation.
Philippine Coast Guard drives off Chinese militia vessel, 24 boats near Kota Island
by Renalyn Ramirez - September 29, 2026 - 3:51pm
The PCG condemned the presence of Chinese militia vessels, saying it is China’s strategy to bolster its presence in the disputed territorial sea.
CamSur declares state of calamity amid rising dengue cases
by Renalyn Ramirez - September 29, 2026 - 10:52am
Dengue cases in Camarines Sur have exceeded the epidemic threshold for five consecutive weeks since August 23.
Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for Sept. 28–Oct. 5
by Renalyn Ramirez - September 29, 2026 - 7:00am
Pump prices decline after three consecutive weeks of increases.
Pump prices to fall Sept. 29 after 3 straight weeks of hikes
by Renalyn Ramirez - September 28, 2026 - 6:23pm
Motorists will see lower pump prices starting September 29.
Marcos calls Sara Duterte a ‘liar’ for linking Gracioso claims to admin
by Renalyn Ramirez - September 28, 2026 - 5:47pm
Marcos chose to respond to Duterte this time as her accusations became repetitive, Claire Castro said.
MV June Aster captain faces falsification charge over manifest entries
by Renalyn Ramirez - September 28, 2026 - 1:25pm
Coast Guard cites alleged discrepancies in the vessel's safety declaration and manifest.
LPG prices to fall P3 per kilo before possible P10 hike
by Renalyn Ramirez - September 28, 2026 - 11:00am
he tax-driven cut may be followed by a P10-to-P15 increase in October.
Mary Jane Veloso’s counsel expects faster release after Marcos’ ‘unique’ absolute pardon
by Renalyn Ramirez - September 25, 2026 - 6:43pm
Veloso's lawyer explained that unlike their other clients who were released due to dismissal of cases or acquittal, Veloso’s case is the first time that the President itself had ordered the release.&n...
Ban on Discord, Reddit lifted after safety compliance
by Renalyn Ramirez - September 25, 2026 - 2:58pm
The two platforms reportedly became inaccessible to some users earlier this week after Philippine authorities gave them a 24-hour ultimatum to establish their presence in the country. 
Marcos signs law postponing 2026 barangay, SK elections
by Renalyn Ramirez - September 25, 2026 - 11:52am
The newly approved law moved the elections to the first Monday of November 2028, and extended the terms of village officers from four to five years.
DOE sees P8 diesel price rollback by end-September
by Renalyn Ramirez - September 25, 2026 - 10:53am
The P8 per liter rollback on diesel, P6 on kerosene and P0.90 in gasoline, are expected next week.
NBI arrests individual linked to South Cotabato school shooting
by Renalyn Ramirez - September 24, 2026 - 4:40pm
The NBI is seeking a P1 billion confidential funds for the procurement of tools and equipment that Matibag said should be considered as the agency’s “trade secret” in its efforts to resolve cy...
Gov’t to continue missing sabungeros probe despite families’ noncooperation
by Renalyn Ramirez - September 24, 2026 - 2:41pm
The government will pursue the case even without the cooperation of the victims' families.
40 Pinoy seafarers safe in Singapore Strait ship collision
by Renalyn Ramirez - September 24, 2026 - 11:39am
On September 17, Panama-flagged bulk carrier First Margaux collided with a China-registered fishing vessel Lu Qing Yuan Yu.
Palace defends P58.5-B local fund against 'presidential pork' claim
by Renalyn Ramirez - September 24, 2026 - 7:00am
Palace responds to Rep. Erice, who is threatening an Supreme Court challenge to the proposed P58.53-billion local fund.
DOF backs excise tax relief on LPG, kerosene, but not diesel or gasoline
by Renalyn Ramirez - September 23, 2026 - 6:47pm
Finance Secretary Frederick Go says broader relief could cost P12 billion a month in lost revenue.
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