During his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. decisively declared a blanket ban on all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO). This announcement responds to the public desire to completely stop these operations from running across the nation. Dealing with Illegal Activities “Effective today, all POGOs are banned,” Marcos said. Emphasizing the widespread criminal …

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued a stern warning to China regarding the ongoing tensions in the South China Sea. He stated that any actions resulting in the death of a Filipino would be considered “an act of war” and would prompt a corresponding response from the Philippines. This declaration marks a significant escalation in the rhetoric surrounding the …

The revelation of undisclosed agreements between former President Rodrigo Duterte and China has sparked a political uproar in the Philippines. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.‘s quest for transparency and accountability has brought to light the delicate balance of diplomacy, sovereignty, and national security. The Unveiling of Secret Deals President Marcos Jr. has expressed frustration over the lack of clarity regarding Duterte’s …

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that the diplomatic efforts with China over the South China Sea dispute are heading “in a poor direction” and that a “paradigm shift” is needed to resolve the issue.  Marcos, who spoke to Japanese media during his visit to Tokyo for the ASEAN-Japan summit, said that China has been disregarding the traditional methods of …

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. denounced China’s “dangerous” and “unlawful” actions in the South China Sea, where Beijing has been asserting its claims over disputed waters and islands. Speaking at a security forum in Hawaii on Sunday, Marcos said China’s coast guard and maritime militia vessels have been harassing Philippine ships and fishermen in the West Philippine Sea, the part …

In a bid to enhance the efficiency and responsiveness of critical government services, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has undertaken a strategic reorganization to uphold stringent reformation.  On Tuesday, he officially signed Executive Order (EO) 38, reshaping the Strategic Action and Response (STAR) Office, placing it under the purview of the Office of the Executive Secretary (OES). EO 38 delegates …

Philippines – The former Comelec commissioner Rowena Guanzon has shielded herself over photographs showing her gathering with Rep. Martin Romualdez (Leyte first District), cousin of possible president Bongbong Marcos, saying she was available as a party-list part. The case is that Guanzon might changed loyalties to the Marcoses after she was shot warmly greeting them at an occasion. However, This …

Vice President Leni Robredo has said that she is more than prepared if she is chosen to be the opposition’s “unity candidate” for the upcoming Eleksyon 2022. Earlier, Robredo revealed that she is planning to have a meeting with Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, and Senator Manny Pacquiao to have a united anti-administration ticket for the 2022 presidential polls. Related PostsEleksyon …

Here’s something interesting as an election lawyer heed against a bill in the Senate which was started by Sen. Imee Marcos, proposing a crossbreed election scheme requiring manual counting of votes at the level of the precinct. In view of this, Marañon was the first to publicize a dangerous insertion in the 2021 budget through a series of replies in …

The on-going issue for Vice President Leni Robredo’s legal team asked the Presidential Electoral Tribunal to investigate the alleged complicity between Solicitor General Jose Calida and former Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. who both moved to impede Associate Justice Marvic Leonen in the poll protest, in fearfully close but unrelated motions. The lawyers of Obredo advised the PET-sitting Supreme Court …