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The National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL) has branded the newly passed Anti-Political Dynasty Act a “hollow victory,” warning that the measure institutionalizes loopholes that would allow political clans to survive and reorganize rather than dismantle their grip on public office. In a statement dated June 9, 2026, the
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By Glazyl M. Jopson
By Glazyl M. Jopson
By Staff Writer
CARTOON FOR JUNE 12, 2026
My wife and I were meant to be in Guam only briefly — a quick birthday getaway, nothing more. But fate had other plans. That short trip brought me to former Sen. Shirley “Sam” Mabini, whose lifelong advocacy for inclusive education speaks directly to the work closest to my heart. When
Today is June 12. Most of the country will be busy waving flags for Independence Day, but it’s also World Day Against Child Labor. The timing always feels like a cruel joke. Here in Iloilo, the local economy is undeniably humming. New commercial strips open constantly, and the real estate market is booming. Yet, just
