Social media sensations threaten political clans in the 2025 midterm elections
Political families face a new threat as social media platforms have become more popular than traditional and legacy news media.
Palace wary of ‘witch hunts’ in SEA Games probe
“The 30th SEA Games showcased not only our local athletes at their best but also demonstrated our successful hosting of a world-class sporting event. Let us, therefore, not dishonor the men and women who gave honor and glory to the country by engaging in political innuendos and witch hunts,” Palace spokesman Harry Roque said in a statement.
Cayetano loses another House position
Former Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano loses another post at the House of Representatives
Cayetano-ally Villafuerte booted as Deputy Speaker, replaced by Velasco-ally Romero
“If the intention of removing me was to intimidate all those who remain loyal to former Speaker Cayetano, then they have miscalculated badly,” Villafuerte said.
Palace: Velasco, Cayetano pledged to ‘work together’
Addressing the plenary for the first time as speaker, Velasco said he and Cayetano have already made amends. He also floated the possibility of appointing Cayetano as deputy speaker.