Latest in Political InstabilitySan Miguel Corporation (SMC) chairman and chief executive officer Ramon S. Ang on Thursday, November 20, firmly dismissed speculation that he is being positioned for a political role, saying he has no intention of entering government despite reported chatter within business circles. “Let me put…
Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste warned on Saturday, November 15, that the Philippines is experiencing its “worst economy” in many years, pointing to a steep loss of investor confidence that he said is now dragging down growth, weakening the peso, and pushing up consumer prices. Speaking…
Former Senate President Franklin Drilon’s description of Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson’s resignation as a “King’s Gambit” lays bare a Senate entangled in its own power plays, where survival demands sacrifice. In chess, the King’s Gambit is a risky opening: the player sacrifices a pawn to protect…
The 20th Congress has turned into one of the most turbulent in years, with the Senate shaken by corruption allegations, sudden leadership changes, and widening political divides that former Senate President Franklin Drilon describes as “the most unstable” he has witnessed in decades. Barely a…
The ultimate showdown between the Supreme Court and Congress over the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte is a problem of gargantuan proportions. It signifies a situation where the legal and political systems have failed to resolve a fundamental disagreement, particularly…
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