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What if 11 senator-judges are jailed during trial?

by Jarius Bondoc - July 8, 2026 - 12:00am

The arrest Monday of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta for nonbailable plunder opens a likelihood.

Mike Defensor’s many controversies, 2006-2026

by Jarius Bondoc - July 3, 2026 - 12:00am

Mike Defensor’s first controversy was in July 2006. As president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s chief of staff, he co-signed the award to ZTE Int’l Corp. of goldmining rights in Mt. Diwalwal, Davao...

Marcoleta’s P75-M plunder rap arose from media admission

by Jarius Bondoc - July 1, 2026 - 12:00am

Sen. Rodante Marcoleta admitted to not disclosing campaign contributions for the May 2025 election. He was unstoppable in a Nov. 8, 2025 interview on Net25 (translated from Filipino):

Why 15-year-old was charged with murder

by Jarius Bondoc - June 26, 2026 - 12:00am

The Revised Penal Code defines murder via certain elements:

Escudero ‘worst choice’ as impeachment presider

by Jarius Bondoc - June 24, 2026 - 12:00am

Senator Chiz Escudero is being touted as presiding officer of VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. Meaning, he, instead of Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian, is to chair the proceedings.

Veto Sandro’s sham bill, anti-dynasts urge BBM

by Jarius Bondoc - June 19, 2026 - 12:00am

Business, professional and civic groups banded together this week against the fake anti-political dynasty bill of the House of Reps.

Defensor’s ‘Blue Ribbon hearing’ blasts BBM, Sandro, Martin, Chiz

by Jarius Bondoc - June 17, 2026 - 12:00am

Senators planned yesterday charges of usurpation of authority against ex-congressman slash Cabinet member Mike Defensor.

Expect dynasties to sabotage People’s Initiative against them

by Jarius Bondoc - June 12, 2026 - 12:00am

Shame on House Speaker Bojie Dy and Majority Leader Sandro Marcos. They railroaded an anti-dynasty bill that’s actually pro-dynasty.

Cayetano should tell Legarda to admit receiving ‘maletas’

by Jarius Bondoc - June 10, 2026 - 12:00am

Besieged Alan Cayetano screeches that all his critics are “pro-Marcos.” His they-or-us politics insults thinking Filipinos. He mimics Duterte Diehard Supporters’ branding of critics of their idol...

Cayetano’s no-shows blocking Sara’s trial

by Jarius Bondoc - June 5, 2026 - 12:00am

Why is Alan Cayetano’s Majority boycotting Senate sessions?

Resign, peers tell Cayetano, for ‘bad Senate leadership’

by Jarius Bondoc - June 3, 2026 - 12:00am

It must be humbling if not humiliating.

Marcoleta’s ‘remote voting’ aims to thwart evidence against Sara

by Jarius Bondoc - May 29, 2026 - 12:00am

The Senate won’t muster the minimum 16 votes to convict the impeached VP Sara Duterte. It won’t be able to acquit her by nine votes either. Her trial will likely result in a hung jury.

ICC not a foreign court; Bato not a sovereignty case

by Jarius Bondoc - May 27, 2026 - 12:00am

Four of Bato dela Rosa’s senator-allies are lawyers: Alan and Pia Cayetano, Chiz Escudero, Rodante Marcoleta. Not one of them is straightening out Bato’s crooked narrative that the International Criminal...

Shut down Bato’s office; revoke other privileges

by Jarius Bondoc - May 22, 2026 - 12:00am

A plea is going viral to close the office of Senator Bato dela Rosa, and his staff to go on leave without pay. That staff includes 10 close relatives who draw government salaries and benefits.

Water shortage is imminent; agency-in-charge unconcerned

by Jarius Bondoc - May 20, 2026 - 12:00am

Water shortage is inevitable.

Off to jail with Bato; let ex-con Robin join him

by Jarius Bondoc - May 15, 2026 - 12:00am

“Say what you mean, mean what you say.” Senators presumably learned in childhood that motto on character building. Yet the public is witnessing these:

Senate coup aims to hide proof of Sara’s high crimes

by Jarius Bondoc - May 13, 2026 - 12:00am

Timing and tactics betrayed their motives as Senate coup pals.They did it Monday just before the House of Reps impeached VP Sara Duterte for high crimes. They knew the House would easily muster the one-third or 106...

Here’s ES Recto’s online post that provoked Leviste’s tirade

by Jarius Bondoc - May 8, 2026 - 12:00am

First, Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste sparked a family feud. Then he ignited a provincial political war. At the House of Reps last Tuesday, he quarreled with congressmen from various regions.

When medicine retailers also make own brands

by Jarius Bondoc - May 6, 2026 - 12:00am

A giant drugstore chain also produces its own house label. Has the Philippine Competition Commission noticed?

Isabela’s milk-feeding success merits replicating countrywide

by Jarius Bondoc - May 1, 2026 - 12:00am

A single glass of milk, 250 ml, delivers eight grams of complete protein.

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