The vindication of Gina Lopez
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As the Philippines braces for Uwan and future storms, the lesson remains clear: sustainable development requires both moral commitment and administrative competence. Lopez embodied both.

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Trending In Typhoons

Uwan to bring intense rain, widespread flooding nationwide

Severe Tropical Storm Uwan is expected to unleash intense to torrential rains, powerful winds and widespread coastal flooding nationwide as it moves closer to the Philippine landmass, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned yesterday. — November 7, 2025

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A fragile peace

The takeaway from last week’s brief outbreak of violence in Tipo-Tipo town in Basilan province is how fragile peace remains in that part of the country. For all the gains of years past, it seems peacemakers and brokers still operate with little wiggle room — November 4, 2025

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In Politics

Marcos freed up P214B in unprogrammed funds for ‘priority’ infra. Many of these projects prioritized graft over the public good.

The term “unprogrammed appropriations,” known as UAs, sounds innocent enough. But to politicians, public works officials and contractors, they are an opportunity for graft. UAs are standby funds sourced from new or excess government revenues and foreign loans. — November 6, 2025

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In Culture

'Our Weapons Are Acceptance and Love': Inside a Philippine Haven for Sex Trafficking Victims

Center of Hope, operated by Cecilia Oebanda-Pacis's nonprofit Voice of the Free, has been rescuing child sex trafficking victims since 1991. — October 31, 2025

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In Law & Legislation

Bill named after Emman Atienza imposes up to P1-M fine vs online harassment

Bacolod lone district Rep. Albee Benitez has filed a bill named after the late Emmanuelle "Emman" Atienza that seeks to impose a fine of up to P1 million on certain forms of online harassment. — November 4, 2025