Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said there may be a “mastermind” in each region overseeing alleged irregularities in the flood control program. Lacson made the remark after Jinggoy Estrada asked whether he had identified a central figure behind the controversy. “Bawat region o bawat district mayroong mastermind. For example, sa Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office pa lang, na-allocate kay Zaldy Co ang P3.5…

The Iran war is showing why the Philippines can’t afford to neglect its farmers
A war thousands of kilometers away is beginning to ripple through something as basic as the Filipino dining table. The conflict involving Iran has pushed oil prices higher, disrupted key shipping routes, and strained global supply chains—especially for fertilizer, a critical input for food production. Farmers are already feeling the pressure. Fertilizer prices have surged by as much as 30% to 40%,…