Congress urged: No to watered-down antidynasty law

Congress urged: No to watered-down antidynasty law

MANILA, Philippines — Stakeholders warned on Monday against the passage of a watered-down antipolitical dynasty law, saying that a substantial measure would help address the problem of political dynasties in the Philippines. At the Senate committee on electoral reforms and people’s participation’s “Kontra-dinastiya” public consultation in Pasig City on Monday, invited panelists aired their sentiments […]... Keep on reading: Congress urged: No to watered-down antidynasty law

Daily Gospel, February 10, 2026

Daily Gospel, February 10, 2026

This is the Daily Gospel for February 10, 2026, which is the Tuesday of the Fifth week in Ordinary Time. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, February 9, 2026 Daily Gospel, February 8, 2026 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint Mark 7, 1-13. When the Pharisees with some scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered around […]... Keep on reading: Daily Gospel, February 10, 2026

DOH: Zero billing to cover PhilHealth direct contributors in pay wards

DOH: Zero billing to cover PhilHealth direct contributors in pay wards

MANILA, Philippines — Direct contributors of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) will soon be able to avail themselves of a pay ward or shared room in hospitals run by the Department of Health (DOH) for free under the government’s zero balance billing (ZBB) policy. In a statement on Monday, the DOH announced that it […]... Keep on reading: DOH: Zero billing to cover PhilHealth direct contributors in pay wards

Senate condemns China embassy remarks over WPS

Senate condemns China embassy remarks over WPS

MANILA, Philippines — After days of lengthy deliberations on the floor, the Senate finally approved and adopted on Monday a resolution “condemning” statements by the Chinese Embassy in Manila criticizing Philippine officials and institutions for their positions in defense of the country’s sovereignty and maritime rights.  Senate Resolution No. 256 had been stalled at the […]... Keep on reading: Senate condemns China embassy remarks over WPS

Kapuso Stream: February 10, 2026 | LIVE

Kapuso Stream: February 10, 2026 | LIVE

It's time to binge-watch all your favorite Kapuso programs LIVE on Kapuso Stream! Catch our Kapuso shows here by subscribing to the GMA Network's official YouTube channel! Here's the list of programs with their PHT timeslots: 05:30 AM - Unang Hirit 08:00 AM - Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (Jessica Soho) 09:00 AM - Pinas Sarap (Kara David) 09:39 AM - Biyahe ni Drew (Drew Arellano) 10:10 AM - Good News (Vicky Morales) 11:00 AM - Tiktoclock (Kuya Kim Atienza, Pokwang, Faith Da Silva, Herlene Budol) 12:00 PM - It's Showtime! (Vice Ganda, Vhong Navarro, Anne Curtis, Jhong Hilario) 02:30 PM - Hating Kapatid (Carmina Villarroel, Zoren Legaspi, Mavy Legaspi, Cassy Legaspi) 03:20 PM - House of Lies (Beauty Gonzalez, Kris Bernal, Mike Tan, Martin Del Rosario) 04:05 PM - Fast Talk With Boy Abunda (Boy Abunda) 04:30 PM - Unica Hija (Kate Valdez, Katrina Halili) 05:10 PM - Encantadia 2016 (Kylie Padilla, Glaiza De Castro, Gabbi Garcia, Sanya Lopez) 05:40 PM - Family Feud Philippines (Dingdong Dantes) 06:30 PM - 24 Oras (Mel Tiangco, Vicky Morales, Emil Sumangil) 08:00 PM - Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre (Rhian Ramos, Bianca Umali, Faith Da Silva, Kelvin Miranda, Angel Guardian) 08:50 PM - Never Say Die (Jillian Ward, David Licauco, Kim Ji Soo, Raheel Bhyria) 09:40 PM - Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 (Bianca Gonzalez, Gabbi Garcia, Luis Manzano, Robi Domingo, Kim Chui, Melai Cantiveros-Francisco, Enchong Dee, Alex Ilacad, Mavy Legaspi) 10:20 PM - Saksi 11:05 PM - State of the Nation (Atom Araullo) Watch your favorite GMA Network shows at https://www.youtube.com/@gmanetwork/live and subscribe to get notified. #GMANetwork #KapusoStream GMA Live, GMA Livestream today, GMA Live Today

Over 70 BARMM cops fired; face hazing raps

Over 70 BARMM cops fired; face hazing raps

MANILA, Philippines — More than 70 police officers in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have been relieved of their posts over the alleged hazing of at least 129 recruits, the Philippine National Police said on Monday. All the police officers are from the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 14B (RMFB) of the Police […]... Keep on reading: Over 70 BARMM cops fired; face hazing raps

The House on trial, again

The House on trial, again

Here is a reality check: The nation can ill afford a perennial impeachment season. A Congress preoccupied with proceedings to remove both the President and the Vice President is a nightmare scenario for any administration. It is, for one, a needless distraction to a bureaucracy engrossed in the pressing task of curbing corruption; for another, […]... Keep on reading: The House on trial, again

DepDev vs corruption

DepDev vs corruption

The annual gathering over the weekend of the Neda Alumni Association—composed of former officials and staff of the National Economic and Development Authority, now known as the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development or DepDev—featured a panel discussion on the agency’s role in curbing corruption. With a proud tradition and reputation for integrity, competence, and […]... Keep on reading: DepDev vs corruption

National theater, local pain

National theater, local pain

I was a young boy when I learned my first lesson in city life—not in a classroom but in the public market of Tarlac. My mother would hand me a list: fish from that stall near the drainage, tomatoes from the woman with the denim apron, canned milk by the corner where the light was […]... Keep on reading: National theater, local pain

Toward national ‘abundance’ (1)

Toward national ‘abundance’ (1)

OXFORD—The great philosopher Isaiah Berlin once famously distinguished between two types of people: the “fox,” who is a jack-of-all-trades and can rapidly adapt to new circumstances, and a “hedgehog,” who is supremely proficient in a single realm of excellence. Berlin also recognized a third possibility, which he saw in the Russian novelist Tolstoy: a singular […]... Keep on reading: Toward national ‘abundance’ (1)

Partners

Partners

Until about 20 years ago, I heard the English word “partner” used only with one meaning: someone you work with closely in one endeavor, usually in business, but also in science projects or artwork. A partnership also meant a close relationship where you spent a lot of time together. Then I heard it used for […]... Keep on reading: Partners

On weak gov’t institutions and mechanisms

On weak gov’t institutions and mechanisms

GENERAL SANTOS CITY—Back in my home city after four back-to-back workshops in Metro Manila and Davao City in the last two weeks, I am saddened by reports of recent violent incidents happening in my city while I was away. Local radio reports described four shooting incidents here that occurred within the last two weeks. These […]... Keep on reading: On weak gov’t institutions and mechanisms

Getting Older and Beyond: Reflections on Loss, Wisdom, and Faith

Getting Older and Beyond: Reflections on Loss, Wisdom, and Faith

Recently, four writers I regularly read and greatly admire shared their thoughts on aging as part of human development: Antonio Go (see “Of Things Lost and Not Found Again: Time and our hearts,” 1/29/2026), Michael Tan (see “Gray and gold,” 2/03/2026), Randy David (see “On turning 80,” 2/08/2026), and Fr. Ranhilio Aquino (from another paper). […]... Keep on reading: Getting Older and Beyond: Reflections on Loss, Wisdom, and Faith

PCG’s Tarriela to Marcoleta: WPS claim not up for debate

PCG’s Tarriela to Marcoleta: WPS claim not up for debate

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela on Monday turned down Sen. Rodante Marcoleta’s invitation for a “friendly debate” before considering his earlier invitation to visit the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and Kalayaan Island Group (KIG). “Before that, please inform Commodore Tarriela along with former Associate Justice Antonio Carpio. Who is […]... Keep on reading: PCG’s Tarriela to Marcoleta: WPS claim not up for debate