The 2025 Philippine national budget does not allocate government subsidies to PhilHealth, justified by the presence of approximately ₱600 billion in reserves. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Department of…
EXECUTIVE Order (EO) 81, signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Dec. 30, 2024, introduces a significant reorganization of the National Security Council (NSC). The directive notably excludes Vice President…
THE Philippines' 2025 national budget, amounting to P6.326 trillion, has sparked significant discussion due to its allocations and the implications for various sectors. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the 2025…
UNDER President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration, the Armed Forces of the Philippines has expressed interest in acquiring advanced weapons systems, such as the US-made Typhon mid-range missile system. This system,…
https://www.youtube.com/live/GNJjTpzKTKQ Mystery surrounds the discovery & confiscation of 100 kilos of depleted uranium, found stored in three separate cities across the Philippines. Join me live for this fascinating conversation w/Prof.…
THE South China Sea (SCS) continues to rank among the world's most contentious geopolitical hot spots, with overlapping territorial claims and deep-rooted strategic rivalries dictating the region's fragile strategic equilibrium.…
I AM honored to share the speech that I delivered during the closing ceremony of the China International Press Communication Center (CIPCC) 2024 program last Dec. 11, 2024. The event…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtmsFV1L458 Source: Jerry's Take on Chinahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtmsFV1L458
THE Philippines finds itself at a pivotal juncture as it grapples with issues that challenge its political, economic and social stability. From unfulfilled campaign promises to questionable governance practices, the…
https://www.youtube.com/live/vP7iIyLblvE Many argue that the Philippines' domestic political landscape is witnessing heightened tensions between President Marcos and his VP, Sara Duterte. Are these tensions a bigger threat to the stability…