Category : Policy Analysis


House OKs Free Exams for Poor, IPs

The House of Representatives approved on second reading a bill providing free licensure and civil service exams for qualified indigents and indigenous peoples to remove financial barriers.

PNP Resumes EJK Fact-Finding Review

The Philippine National Police will continue its fact-finding review on extra-judicial killings, following DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla's directive to investigate past police operations, including those under Senator Bato Dela Rosa.

Jay Sonza Released from NBI Detention Center

Former broadcaster Jay Sonza was released from the NBI Detention Center on May 4, 2026, after posting bail of P10,000. He was arrested for allegedly spreading false online information about President Marcos Jr.'s health.

Mayor Probes Illegal Fees at Carbon Market

Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival investigates reports of daily membership fees and charges collected by organizations at Carbon Public Market, potentially reaching P18 million monthly.

Cebu BRT-Capitol Dispute Exposes Governance Failure

The dispute over the BRT station near Cebu Provincial Capitol reveals a deeper governance failure in reconciling infrastructure modernization with heritage protection. Both sides have valid concerns, but the lack of integrated planning has led to conflict

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