One of the oldest habits in Philippine politics is this: when politicians begin losing power, they begin speaking more frequently about God.
When alliances collapse, when surveys weaken, when impeachment looms, when leadership positions become unstable, public officials suddenly rediscover spirituality. Their speeches become saturated with references to prayer, divine destiny, providence and moral righteousness. God becomes political insulation. Religion...
When I read Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano describing the bloody Duterte drug war as a “pro-life” initiative, the first thing that came to mind was “what food or drink did Cayetano eat or drink that made him think that way?”
Or who poisoned or confused his mind so deeply that he thinks God hates drugs and, by his logic,...
There is a profound difference between defending a policy and sanctifying bloodshed.
When Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano publicly described the Duterte drug war as a “pro-life” campaign because “Ayaw ni Lord ng drugs,” he crossed a line that democratic societies should never normalize. See this link: https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/5/23/cayetano-on-duterte-s-war-on-drugs-it-s-a-pro-life-campaign-1815.
His statement was not merely insensitive. It was morally corrosive, constitutionally dangerous, and...
MANILA — With Philippine authorities intensifying efforts to arrest Senator Ronald dela Rosa over an alleged International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant, political observers are now asking whether another high-profile Duterte ally could soon face the same predicament: Senator Bong Go.
Sources reveal that the probable arrests of Duterte co-conspirators in the celebrated crime against humanity case may be effected prior...
Amidst continuing disputes in the South China Sea, the announcement that International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), under the leadership of Enrique K. Razon Jr., has secured a $300-million loan from the Beijing-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a landmark in the trajectory of Philippines–China relations.
This loan, the AIIB’s first non-sovereign-backed transaction in the Philippines, is a strategic...
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Pharmally Scandal Probe | Gordon on Senate Blue Ribbon Corruption Case
In this investigative political discussion, Richard Gordon breaks down key developments in the Philippine Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearings, focusing on the Pharmally controversy and wider corruption allegations involving large-scale public fund movements.
Gordon examines questions surrounding accountability mechanisms, including the role of anti-money laundering oversight through the Anti-Money Laundering...
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Sara Duterte Impeachment Fallout | Gordon Warns Senate on Accountability
In this in-depth political analysis, Richard Gordon raises urgent concerns about the direction of Philippine governance as the impeachment controversy involving Vice President Sara Duterte intensifies.
Gordon delivers a pointed critique of how the Senate is handling politically sensitive cases, warning that failure to act decisively on allegations such as unexplained...
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Richard Gordon on Senate Corruption, Sara Duterte Impeachment & Dynasties
In this hard-hitting political interview, Richard Gordon discusses major allegations shaking Philippine politics, including Senate corruption claims, political dynasties, and the impeachment case involving Vice President Sara Duterte.
Gordon warns that failure to act on evidence and accountability issues could severely damage public trust in democratic institutions. The discussion covers unexplained...
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Bato Dela Rosa ICC Warrant Controversy | Senate Escape & Custody Issue
A deep political breakdown featuring Richard Gordon as he analyzes the controversy surrounding Senator Bato Dela Rosa, focusing on the alleged ICC warrant implications, Senate “escape” claims, and questions over protective custody procedures.
The discussion also examines the role of the International Criminal Court, alleged failures in Senate security...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ff_Kn41x3NkThe Department of Justice confirms that an existing valid ICC arrest warrant remains enforceable against Senator Bato Dela Rosa, who is facing a crime against humanity case as a co-perpetrator. Philippine law enforcement agencies, including the PNP and NBI, are now tasked to effect the arrest.
Officials also clarified that the Supreme Court did not issue a TRO or status...
