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Cardinal Tagle’s deafening silence during Duterte’s killing spree

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By Antonio J. Montalvan II

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May 6, 2025

Cardinal Tagle’s former teacher: Tagle is not a risk-taker. He prefers to stay in the safety of his residence, dishing out platitudes rather than engaging in shaping the political discourse of the nation. He strives to be a friend of everybody and longs for their approval in return.

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Tiktok and Surveys: The Dutertelenovela and political content

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By Katrina Stuart Santiago

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Apr 29, 2025

These narrative shifts are only possible because the Dutertes are doing Tiktok content like it’s nobody’s business… Now there is barely any pro-Marcos content, and even Imee rarely appears unless she’s with VP Sara…Now, it is all the Dutertes. The For You Page shows it, and the surveys, too.

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A conclave is not a Miss Universe contest

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By Antonio J. Montalvan II

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Apr 24, 2025

Filipinos should pray and hope for a cardinal not because he is Filipino but because he can best lead the Catholic Church in the direction it is discerned to go…One who can guide the church on faith and morals, and can successfully meld the spiritual and political role of the pope who is also the head of a sovereign state.

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Superstar High

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By Katrina Stuart Santiago

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Apr 21, 2025

The death of Ate Guy has filled our social media feeds with exactly the history that her Noranians live off, and it is one that too many of us failed to appreciate while she was alive, more focused as we were on the controversies and issues.

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Ano nga ba ang influence operations at FIMI?

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By Rhenzel Raymond Caling, Nica Rhiana Hanopol, Psalm Mishael Taruc

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Apr 11, 2025

Kasama ang reporters mula VERA Files, PhilStar.com at PressOnePH, alamin ang ibig sabihin ng Influence Operations at Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference sa video na ito.

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FACT CHECK Online Posts

FACT CHECK: NO 24-hour curfew from May 1 to 15 in Cavite

A Facebook (FB) user re-uploaded an old graphic from April 2020, falsely presenting it as a recent announcement of a 24-hour curfew in Cavite from May 1 to 15.

Imee’s pamamangka and the many times she went against Bongbong’s tides
News PHL Vote 2025

Imee’s pamamangka and the many times she went against Bongbong’s tides

Amid the acrimonious battle between the Marcos and Duterte camps, reelectionist Sen. Imee Marcos has finally chosen whose side to take.

Imee’s ‘Lulong’ ad a double attack on BBM, Sara
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Imee’s ‘Lulong’ ad a double attack on BBM, Sara

The words Imee used in the political ad to attack the Marcos administration officials could also apply to the Dutertes and their minions, who are facing the same criticisms and more serious allegations of corruption, drug trafficking and crimes against humanity.


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