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  Nancy Binay Open to Dialogue with Taguig Amidst Territorial Dispute Makati City Mayor-elect Nancy Binay has expressed her willingness to engage in dialogue with Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano to resolve the long-standing territorial dispute between the two highly urbanized cities. This comes as Binay prepares to assume her new role, emphasizing the need for open communication to ensure a smooth transition and address the ongoing challenges related to the Supreme Court's decision on the contested "EMBO" barangays. "Actually, there's still a lot we need to discuss because there is no writ of execution yet, and there are Makati City assets that are currently in Taguig," Binay stated in a recent interview. She underscored the importance of fostering good relations between the two cities, acknowledging the complexities of the dispute that saw ten barangays, including Fort Bonifacio and the Bonifacio Global City complex, transferred to Taguig's jurisdicti...

  Ang Pagbagsak ng mga "Influencer-Politiko": Isang Leksyon sa Masusing Pagpili at Tunay na Serbisyo Ang resulta ng eleksyon 2025, kung saan maraming mga personalidad mula sa mundo ng social media ang nabigong makamit ang kanilang ambisyong politikal, ay nagsisilbing isang mahalagang pagmumuni-muni para sa ating demokrasya. Ang mga kaso nina Diwata Pares at Marc Gamboa, bagama't magkaiba ang antas ng kanilang nakuhang suporta, ay nagpapakita ng isang lumalalim na pag-unawa sa hanay ng mga botante. Hindi na sapat ang simpleng kasikatan o ang abilidad na humakot ng "likes" at "shares" sa online na mundo upang makakuha ng tiwala at mandato sa tunay na larangan ng serbisyo publiko. Ang pagkabigo ng maraming "influencer-politiko" ay hindi nangangahulugang sarado na ang pinto para sa mga indibidwal na may iba't ibang background na sumabak sa pulitika. Bagkus, ito ay isang malinaw na indikasyon na ang mga Pilipino ay nagiging mas kritikal sa kan...

  Pasig Roars |  Vico Sotto's Landslide: Pasig City Delivers Overwhelming Mandate Pasig City has spoken, and its voice echoed with a resounding clarity. In a historic election, Mayor Vico Sotto secured a landslide victory, garnering an overwhelming 345,375 votes. This decisive mandate stands as a testament to the city's unwavering belief in his leadership, dwarfing his closest competitor, Sara St Gerrard Discaya, who received a mere 29,104 votes. The message is clear: Pasigueños have awakened, choosing a path of integrity and progress. "WE DID IT, PASIGUEÑOS! 15-0, GITING NG PASIG! 🚀" Mayor Sotto's victory speech resonated with a powerful sense of collective achievement. This election was more than just a selection of officials; it was a declaration, a powerful proclamation that the era of traditional, corrupt politics (trapo) is over in Pasig. The people have demanded and chosen a governance that is honest, orderly, and equitable for all. The 15-0 sweep of Sotto...