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Forty years after 'People Power': Why is prosperity still elusive?

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Forty years ago, the world watched something extraordinary unfold on EDSA.

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Trending In Politics

Sara Duterte: Philippine vice-president to run for president in 2028

The daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte has feuded spectacularly with the incumbent, Bongbong Marcos. — February 18, 2026

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More on VP Duterte Declares 2028 Presidential Bid
  • Sara Duterte declares 2028 presidential bid, signaling end of 'UniTeam' allianceIn A move that has effectively launched the next election season early, Vice President Sara Duterte formally announced her candidacy for president in 2028.— February 18, 2026

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  • VP Sara seeks presidency to escape accountability—MakabayanMembers of the Makabayan Bloc on Wednesday slammed Vice President Sara Duterte over her audacity to seek the presidency in 2028, which they said is part of her desperate attempt to shield herself from accountability— February 18, 2026

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  • What do VP Sara's harshest House critics have to say about her Palace aspiration?Vice President Sara Duterte's harshest critics in the House of Representatives gave a collective shrug to her big announcement Wednesday, Feb. 18— February 19, 2026

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In Education

What are the concerns about DepEd’s proposed trimester school year?

Groups say there should have been consultations with teachers and other education stakeholders about the proposal before it was announced — February 17, 2026

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In Business

Philippines' Digital Bank Maya Looks to US Market for Up to $1B IPO

A U.S. venue could offer deeper capital access as investors weigh the bank’s regulated crypto business against its core banking operations. — February 17, 2026

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In China

A global chokepoint: Why the Taiwan Strait matters

From a distance, the First Island Chain looks like a simple maritime arc stretching from Japan through Taiwan and the Philippines toward Borneo. — February 18, 2026

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In Crime

Epstein e-mails spotlight Philippines as hub for scrubbing search results at ‘insanely low’ prices

The revelations have prompted calls for a Philippine congressional investigation and ethical reflection within the country's largely unregulated PR industry. — February 16, 2026

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