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Update (September 17, 2026): The question this article originally asked has largely been answered. Both the House and Senate have now passed a bill postponing…
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The former chief of the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission (PAGC) said the government can offset the potential revenue losses from the operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming…
The former Commissioner of the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission (PAGC) is seeking legislative measures to regulate advertisements on gambling, similar to the stringent controls on tobacco…
Following the recent holiday season, where most Filipinos tend to use online banking for their transactions, it has been proven that digital financing is now…
A social listening report from Capstone-Intel Corporation revealed that approximately 78 percent of Filipino social media users (combined with likes and angry reactions) are negatively…
Senator Risa Hontiveros is renowned for her adeptness in scrutinizing flawed policies within society and government. Given her active role as a legislator, Capstone-Intel Corporation…
A social listening report from Capstone-Intel Corporation revealed that 64.7 percent of Filipinos are receptive to Smartmatic’s disqualification from participating in future elections in the…
A recent social listening report from Capstone-Intel Corporation revealed that the former senator Leila De Lima’s freedom received a notably high percentage of positive reception…
The Philippines has finally conducted its Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections after a five-year hiatus due to various reasons. With that, Capstone-Intel Corporation looked into…
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa is an active participant in Senate hearings and regularly provides statements on social issues, which has garnered significant media attention.…
