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A time for sacrifice, a time for statesmanship
All 11 members of the Senate minority speak with reporters on Tuesday, June 2, the second day of the majority bloc's no-show.—PHOTO BY BULLIT MARQUEZ
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June 3, 2026June 3, 2026Opinion

A time for sacrifice, a time for statesmanship

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The strength of a democracy is measured not only by the quality of its leaders but also by the resilience of its institutions. Among these institutions, the Senate occupies a unique place. Designed by the Constitution to be a deliberative body and a check against the excesses of power, it is expected to rise above...

Cooperatives sector seeks ‘real, not selective’ accountability and jail time for corrupt parties
Leaders of the National Union of Cooperatives declare their stand against corruption in public infrastructure projects involving politicians, officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways, and contractors. —PHOTOS BY NESTOR CORRALES
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October 5, 2025February 19, 2026News

Cooperatives sector seeks ‘real, not selective’ accountability and jail time for corrupt parties

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Every guilty party in the corruption scandal, including politicians, other government officials, and contractors, must be prosecuted and jailed, according to the millions-strong National Union of Cooperatives (NUC). The NUC made the call for urgent reforms and accountability as public outrage continues to grow over anomalies in the government’s multibillion-peso flood control and other infrastructure...