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Free Market
Issue: MAY 20 2026
Reflecting: MAY 19 2026
#TopicEngagementPostsOutlets
1NBI tracks Sen. Bato dela Rosa whereabouts3,436,9824713
- NBI says it has a lead on the whereabouts of Sen. Bato dela Rosa, who left the Senate before the ICC warrant was served.
2Suspect arrested in viral child abuse video3,271,13032
- Authorities arrested the live-in partner of a Taguig mother seen on viral video kicking and punching her 3-year-old child.
3Remulla: no attack on Senate; PNP releases CCTV3,232,6596315
- DOJ Sec. Boying Remulla said there was no organized attack on the Senate on May 13 after PNP reviewed CCTV footage of the gunfire incident.
4Ebola outbreak in DR Congo claims 105 lives3,228,43332
- The Department of Health said the public should not be alarmed as the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has now killed 105 people.
5PAGASA flags enhanced Habagat, Super El Niño risk2,573,33654
- PAGASA warned of strong storms that could form as the southwest monsoon overlaps with a Super El Niño from June onward.
6Two US fighter jets collide at Idaho air show2,265,65121
- Two US Air Force fighter jets collided in midair during an air demonstration in Idaho on May 17.
7Senate convenes as impeachment court vs VP Sara2,208,2202810
- The Senate formally convened as an impeachment court and ordered VP Sara Duterte to answer the complaint within 10 calendar days.
8Cebu woman lying on road goes viral1,796,79352
- Traffic slowed in Cebu City after a woman, drunk, was caught on video lying in the middle of the road.
9Robin Padilla 'WALA AKONG RECORD' privilege speech1,728,47031
- Sen. Robin Padilla declared 'wala akong record ng pagsisinungaling' as he sidestepped questions on the May 13 Senate gunfire probe.
10House names impeachment prosecutors led by Luistro1,589,7814712
- The House named 11 prosecutors led by Justice Committee chair Gerville Luistro to handle the impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte.
11Cooking lifestyle hack on freezer storage trends1,548,99821
- GMA News ran a feature on freezer storage tips that extend food shelf life while saving cooking time.
12Networks issue trigger warnings on sensitive death1,480,20441
- GMA News attached a sensitive-content warning to a report about a man who took his own life with a firearm.
Regional Top Stories
Luzon
Top Story · 8,612 Engagements
Cayetano should be first to be suspended — NBI Dir. Matibag
- NBI Dir. Jaime Matibag said Sen. Alan Cayetano should be the first to be suspended over the May 13 Senate gunfire incident, citing command responsibility.
Visayas
Top Story · 1,930 Engagements
UP Cebu community protests over Toboso, Negros Occidental killings
- Students, teachers, and activists at UP Cebu rallied to demand justice for the farmers killed in Toboso, Negros Occidental.
Mindanao
Top Story · 3,246 Engagements
Agdao residents wade through floodwaters as Easterlies hit Davao
- Residents of Jerome Extension in Agdao, Davao City waded through floodwaters as Easterlies forced class suspensions across the city.
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  1. 1

    NBI tracks Sen. Bato dela Rosa whereabouts

    NBI says it has a lead on the whereabouts of Sen. Bato dela Rosa, who left the Senate before the ICC warrant was served.

    Engagement
    3,436,982
    Posts
    47
    Outlets
    13
  2. 2

    Suspect arrested in viral child abuse video

    Authorities arrested the live-in partner of a Taguig mother seen on viral video kicking and punching her 3-year-old child.

    Engagement
    3,271,130
    Posts
    3
    Outlets
    2
  3. 3

    Remulla: no attack on Senate; PNP releases CCTV

    DOJ Sec. Boying Remulla said there was no organized attack on the Senate on May 13 after PNP reviewed CCTV footage of the gunfire incident.

    Engagement
    3,232,659
    Posts
    63
    Outlets
    15
  4. 4

    Ebola outbreak in DR Congo claims 105 lives

    The Department of Health said the public should not be alarmed as the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has now killed 105 people.

    Engagement
    3,228,433
    Posts
    3
    Outlets
    2
  5. 5

    PAGASA flags enhanced Habagat, Super El Niño risk

    PAGASA warned of strong storms that could form as the southwest monsoon overlaps with a Super El Niño from June onward.

    Engagement
    2,573,336
    Posts
    5
    Outlets
    4
  6. 6

    Two US fighter jets collide at Idaho air show

    Two US Air Force fighter jets collided in midair during an air demonstration in Idaho on May 17.

    Engagement
    2,265,651
    Posts
    2
    Outlets
    1
  7. 7

    Senate convenes as impeachment court vs VP Sara

    The Senate formally convened as an impeachment court and ordered VP Sara Duterte to answer the complaint within 10 calendar days.

    Engagement
    2,208,220
    Posts
    28
    Outlets
    10
  8. 8

    Cebu woman lying on road goes viral

    Traffic slowed in Cebu City after a woman, drunk, was caught on video lying in the middle of the road.

    Engagement
    1,796,793
    Posts
    5
    Outlets
    2
  9. 9

    Robin Padilla 'WALA AKONG RECORD' privilege speech

    Sen. Robin Padilla declared 'wala akong record ng pagsisinungaling' as he sidestepped questions on the May 13 Senate gunfire probe.

    Engagement
    1,728,470
    Posts
    3
    Outlets
    1
  10. 10

    House names impeachment prosecutors led by Luistro

    The House named 11 prosecutors led by Justice Committee chair Gerville Luistro to handle the impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte.

    Engagement
    1,589,781
    Posts
    47
    Outlets
    12
  11. 11

    Cooking lifestyle hack on freezer storage trends

    GMA News ran a feature on freezer storage tips that extend food shelf life while saving cooking time.

    Engagement
    1,548,998
    Posts
    2
    Outlets
    1
  12. 12

    Networks issue trigger warnings on sensitive death

    GMA News attached a sensitive-content warning to a report about a man who took his own life with a firearm.

    Engagement
    1,480,204
    Posts
    4
    Outlets
    1

Monitored

  1. 1

    NBI tracks Sen. Bato dela Rosa whereabouts

    NBI says it has a lead on the whereabouts of Sen. Bato dela Rosa, who left the Senate before the ICC warrant was served.

    Engagement
    3,436,982
    Posts
    47
    Outlets
    13
    KeywordsBato De La Rosa · ICC · NBI · National Bureau of Investigation · PNP · Robin Padilla
  2. 2

    Remulla: no attack on Senate; PNP releases CCTV

    DOJ Sec. Boying Remulla said there was no organized attack on the Senate on May 13 after PNP reviewed CCTV footage of the gunfire incident.

    Engagement
    3,232,659
    Posts
    63
    Outlets
    15
    KeywordsAlan Peter Cayetano · DILG · Jonvic Remulla · NBI · National Bureau of Investigation · PNP · Robin Padilla · Senate President
  3. 3

    Ebola outbreak in DR Congo claims 105 lives

    The Department of Health said the public should not be alarmed as the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has now killed 105 people.

    Engagement
    3,228,433
    Posts
    3
    Outlets
    2
    KeywordsHealth
  4. 4

    PAGASA flags enhanced Habagat, Super El Niño risk

    PAGASA warned of strong storms that could form as the southwest monsoon overlaps with a Super El Niño from June onward.

    Engagement
    2,573,336
    Posts
    5
    Outlets
    4
    KeywordsPAGASA
  5. 5

    Senate convenes as impeachment court vs VP Sara

    The Senate formally convened as an impeachment court and ordered VP Sara Duterte to answer the complaint within 10 calendar days.

    Engagement
    2,208,220
    Posts
    28
    Outlets
    10
    KeywordsDuterte · Gerville Luistro · ICC · Impeachment · Impeachment Court · Panfilo Lacson · Sara · Sara Duterte · Senate President · Tito Sotto · VP Sara
  6. 6

    Robin Padilla 'WALA AKONG RECORD' privilege speech

    Sen. Robin Padilla declared 'wala akong record ng pagsisinungaling' as he sidestepped questions on the May 13 Senate gunfire probe.

    Engagement
    1,728,470
    Posts
    3
    Outlets
    1
    KeywordsRobin Padilla
  7. 7

    House names impeachment prosecutors led by Luistro

    The House named 11 prosecutors led by Justice Committee chair Gerville Luistro to handle the impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte.

    Engagement
    1,589,781
    Posts
    47
    Outlets
    12
    KeywordsDuterte · Gerville Luistro · Impeachment · Leila De Lima · Sara · Sara Duterte · VP Sara
  8. 8

    Marcoleta calls defectors 'worse than Judas'

    Sen. Rodante Marcoleta warned any senator who breaks away from the majority would be 'more Hudas than Hudas.'

    Engagement
    1,425,125
    Posts
    15
    Outlets
    7
    KeywordsRodante Marcoleta · Sonny Trillanes
  9. 9

    Padilla insists majority 'very stable, very solid'

    Sen. Robin Padilla insisted the Senate majority remains 'very stable, very solid' amid talks of defections.

    Engagement
    1,297,365
    Posts
    10
    Outlets
    6
    KeywordsKiko Pangilinan · Robin Padilla
  10. 10

    NBI volunteer driver in Senate gunfire bailed out

    The NBI arrested driver Mel Oragon over the May 13 Senate gunfire; he later posted bail.

    Engagement
    816,541
    Posts
    17
    Outlets
    4
    KeywordsNBI · National Bureau of Investigation
  11. 11

    Tulfo denies pananakot, calls minority solid

    Sen. Erwin Tulfo denied pressuring colleagues, saying the minority is not engaged in any 'pananakot' inside the Senate.

    Engagement
    642,405
    Posts
    14
    Outlets
    7
    KeywordsAlan Peter Cayetano · Joel Villanueva · Senate President
  12. 12

    Marcos and First Lady net worth rises over 20%

    President Marcos disclosed a roughly 20% increase in net worth in his latest Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth.

    Engagement
    626,659
    Posts
    4
    Outlets
    2
    KeywordsBongbong · First Lady · Liza Araneta · Marcos
  13. 13

    Davao City floods kill one, force evacuations

    Heavy rains flooded several barangays in Davao City, killing one and forcing evacuations and class suspensions.

    Engagement
    578,126
    Posts
    17
    Outlets
    6
    KeywordsDuterte · Flood control
  14. 14

    DOJ recommends plunder case against Jinggoy

    The DOJ recommended plunder charges against Sen. Jinggoy Estrada over alleged flood-control fund irregularities.

    Engagement
    339,123
    Posts
    6
    Outlets
    3
    KeywordsDILG · Flood control · Senate President
  15. 15

    Palace holds joint press briefing on Senate

    Malacañang held a joint press briefing with the PCO, PNP, and DOJ on the Senate gunfire investigation.

    Engagement
    323,740
    Posts
    7
    Outlets
    4
    KeywordsDuterte · NBI · National Bureau of Investigation · PNP · Sara · Sara Duterte · VP Sara
  16. 16

    Rep. Tinio files complaint on Davao flood control

    ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio filed an Ombudsman complaint over questionable flood-control spending in Davao.

    Engagement
    123,254
    Posts
    12
    Outlets
    5
    KeywordsDuterte · Ombudsman
  17. 17

    Rep. Oducado resigns citing health

    Rep. Oducado tendered her resignation citing personal health reasons.

    Engagement
    92,133
    Posts
    2
    Outlets
    1
    KeywordsHealth · Impeachment
  18. 18

    PCG challenges China Coast Guard in EEZ

    The Philippine Coast Guard reported another encounter with China Coast Guard vessels inside the country's exclusive economic zone.

    Engagement
    27,593
    Posts
    2
    Outlets
    2
    KeywordsCoast Guard
  19. 19

    Kim Robert de Leon appointed DBM Secretary

    President Marcos appointed Kim Robert de Leon as the new Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management.

    Engagement
    14,450
    Posts
    3
    Outlets
    2
    KeywordsMarcos
  20. 20

    OSG asks SC to dismiss Marcos drug test petition

    The Office of the Solicitor General asked the Supreme Court to dismiss a petition seeking to compel President Marcos to undergo a drug test.

    Engagement
    10,333
    Posts
    3
    Outlets
    2
    KeywordsDrug test · PBBM · Supreme Court
  21. 21

    Australian lawyer Gibson joins Duterte ICC team

    Lawyer Kate Gibson formally joined the international legal team handling the case before the International Criminal Court.

    Engagement
    8,156
    Posts
    3
    Outlets
    2
    KeywordsDuterte · ICC
  22. 22

    Gatchalian wants independent Senate probe

    Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian called for an independent probe of the May 13 Senate gunfire away from internal politics.

    Engagement
    5,730
    Posts
    3
    Outlets
    1
    KeywordsSenate President
  23. 23

    Marcos warns of stagflation pressures

    President Marcos cited stagflation pressures as a key risk facing the Philippine economy.

    Engagement
    3,562
    Posts
    1
    Outlets
    1
    KeywordsMarcos
  24. 24

    DPWH orders SLEX drainage cleanup after flooding

    DPWH Sec. Vince Dizon ordered the declogging of SLEX drainage systems after flooding in the Calabarzon area.

    Engagement
    1,824
    Posts
    1
    Outlets
    1
    KeywordsDPWH
  25. 25

    SC rules Senate did not abuse discretion

    The Supreme Court ruled the Senate did not commit grave abuse of discretion in its handling of recent proceedings.

    Engagement
    602
    Posts
    1
    Outlets
    1
    KeywordsSupreme Court

Regional Top Stories

  • Luzon8,612 engagements

    Cayetano should be first to be suspended — NBI Dir. Matibag

    NBI Dir. Jaime Matibag said Sen. Alan Cayetano should be the first to be suspended over the May 13 Senate gunfire incident, citing command responsibility.

  • Visayas1,930 engagements

    UP Cebu community protests over Toboso, Negros Occidental killings

    Students, teachers, and activists at UP Cebu rallied to demand justice for the farmers killed in Toboso, Negros Occidental.

  • Mindanao3,246 engagements

    Agdao residents wade through floodwaters as Easterlies hit Davao

    Residents of Jerome Extension in Agdao, Davao City waded through floodwaters as Easterlies forced class suspensions across the city.

Today’s Zeitgeist
Free Market
Issue: MAY 20 2026
Reflecting: MAY 19 2026
#TopicEngagementPostsOutlets
1NBI tracks Sen. Bato dela Rosa whereabouts3,436,9824713
- NBI says it has a lead on the whereabouts of Sen. Bato dela Rosa, who left the Senate before the ICC warrant was served.
2Suspect arrested in viral child abuse video3,271,13032
- Authorities arrested the live-in partner of a Taguig mother seen on viral video kicking and punching her 3-year-old child.
3Remulla: no attack on Senate; PNP releases CCTV3,232,6596315
- DOJ Sec. Boying Remulla said there was no organized attack on the Senate on May 13 after PNP reviewed CCTV footage of the gunfire incident.
4Ebola outbreak in DR Congo claims 105 lives3,228,43332
- The Department of Health said the public should not be alarmed as the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has now killed 105 people.
5PAGASA flags enhanced Habagat, Super El Niño risk2,573,33654
- PAGASA warned of strong storms that could form as the southwest monsoon overlaps with a Super El Niño from June onward.
6Two US fighter jets collide at Idaho air show2,265,65121
- Two US Air Force fighter jets collided in midair during an air demonstration in Idaho on May 17.
7Senate convenes as impeachment court vs VP Sara2,208,2202810
- The Senate formally convened as an impeachment court and ordered VP Sara Duterte to answer the complaint within 10 calendar days.
8Cebu woman lying on road goes viral1,796,79352
- Traffic slowed in Cebu City after a woman, drunk, was caught on video lying in the middle of the road.
9Robin Padilla 'WALA AKONG RECORD' privilege speech1,728,47031
- Sen. Robin Padilla declared 'wala akong record ng pagsisinungaling' as he sidestepped questions on the May 13 Senate gunfire probe.
10House names impeachment prosecutors led by Luistro1,589,7814712
- The House named 11 prosecutors led by Justice Committee chair Gerville Luistro to handle the impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte.
11Cooking lifestyle hack on freezer storage trends1,548,99821
- GMA News ran a feature on freezer storage tips that extend food shelf life while saving cooking time.
12Networks issue trigger warnings on sensitive death1,480,20441
- GMA News attached a sensitive-content warning to a report about a man who took his own life with a firearm.
Regional Top Stories
Luzon
Top Story · 8,612 Engagements
Cayetano should be first to be suspended — NBI Dir. Matibag
- NBI Dir. Jaime Matibag said Sen. Alan Cayetano should be the first to be suspended over the May 13 Senate gunfire incident, citing command responsibility.
Visayas
Top Story · 1,930 Engagements
UP Cebu community protests over Toboso, Negros Occidental killings
- Students, teachers, and activists at UP Cebu rallied to demand justice for the farmers killed in Toboso, Negros Occidental.
Mindanao
Top Story · 3,246 Engagements
Agdao residents wade through floodwaters as Easterlies hit Davao
- Residents of Jerome Extension in Agdao, Davao City waded through floodwaters as Easterlies forced class suspensions across the city.
Today’s Zeitgeist
Monitored
Issue: MAY 20 2026
Reflecting: MAY 19 2026
#TopicEngagementPostsOutlets
1NBI tracks Sen. Bato dela Rosa whereabouts3,436,9824713
- NBI says it has a lead on the whereabouts of Sen. Bato dela Rosa, who left the Senate before the ICC warrant was served.
Keywords: Bato De La Rosa · ICC · NBI · National Bureau of Investigation · PNP · Robin Padilla
2Remulla: no attack on Senate; PNP releases CCTV3,232,6596315
- DOJ Sec. Boying Remulla said there was no organized attack on the Senate on May 13 after PNP reviewed CCTV footage of the gunfire incident.
Keywords: Alan Peter Cayetano · DILG · Jonvic Remulla · NBI · National Bureau of Investigation · PNP · Robin Padilla · Senate President
3Ebola outbreak in DR Congo claims 105 lives3,228,43332
- The Department of Health said the public should not be alarmed as the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has now killed 105 people.
Keywords: Health
4PAGASA flags enhanced Habagat, Super El Niño risk2,573,33654
- PAGASA warned of strong storms that could form as the southwest monsoon overlaps with a Super El Niño from June onward.
Keywords: PAGASA
5Senate convenes as impeachment court vs VP Sara2,208,2202810
- The Senate formally convened as an impeachment court and ordered VP Sara Duterte to answer the complaint within 10 calendar days.
Keywords: Duterte · Gerville Luistro · ICC · Impeachment · Impeachment Court · Panfilo Lacson · Sara · Sara Duterte · Senate President · Tito Sotto · VP Sara
6Robin Padilla 'WALA AKONG RECORD' privilege speech1,728,47031
- Sen. Robin Padilla declared 'wala akong record ng pagsisinungaling' as he sidestepped questions on the May 13 Senate gunfire probe.
Keywords: Robin Padilla
7House names impeachment prosecutors led by Luistro1,589,7814712
- The House named 11 prosecutors led by Justice Committee chair Gerville Luistro to handle the impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte.
Keywords: Duterte · Gerville Luistro · Impeachment · Leila De Lima · Sara · Sara Duterte · VP Sara
8Marcoleta calls defectors 'worse than Judas'1,425,125157
- Sen. Rodante Marcoleta warned any senator who breaks away from the majority would be 'more Hudas than Hudas.'
Keywords: Rodante Marcoleta · Sonny Trillanes
9Padilla insists majority 'very stable, very solid'1,297,365106
- Sen. Robin Padilla insisted the Senate majority remains 'very stable, very solid' amid talks of defections.
Keywords: Kiko Pangilinan · Robin Padilla
10NBI volunteer driver in Senate gunfire bailed out816,541174
- The NBI arrested driver Mel Oragon over the May 13 Senate gunfire; he later posted bail.
Keywords: NBI · National Bureau of Investigation
11Tulfo denies pananakot, calls minority solid642,405147
- Sen. Erwin Tulfo denied pressuring colleagues, saying the minority is not engaged in any 'pananakot' inside the Senate.
Keywords: Alan Peter Cayetano · Joel Villanueva · Senate President
12Marcos and First Lady net worth rises over 20%626,65942
- President Marcos disclosed a roughly 20% increase in net worth in his latest Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth.
Keywords: Bongbong · First Lady · Liza Araneta · Marcos
13Davao City floods kill one, force evacuations578,126176
- Heavy rains flooded several barangays in Davao City, killing one and forcing evacuations and class suspensions.
Keywords: Duterte · Flood control
14DOJ recommends plunder case against Jinggoy339,12363
- The DOJ recommended plunder charges against Sen. Jinggoy Estrada over alleged flood-control fund irregularities.
Keywords: DILG · Flood control · Senate President
15Palace holds joint press briefing on Senate323,74074
- Malacañang held a joint press briefing with the PCO, PNP, and DOJ on the Senate gunfire investigation.
Keywords: Duterte · NBI · National Bureau of Investigation · PNP · Sara · Sara Duterte · VP Sara
16Rep. Tinio files complaint on Davao flood control123,254125
- ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio filed an Ombudsman complaint over questionable flood-control spending in Davao.
Keywords: Duterte · Ombudsman
17Rep. Oducado resigns citing health92,13321
- Rep. Oducado tendered her resignation citing personal health reasons.
Keywords: Health · Impeachment
18PCG challenges China Coast Guard in EEZ27,59322
- The Philippine Coast Guard reported another encounter with China Coast Guard vessels inside the country's exclusive economic zone.
Keywords: Coast Guard
19Kim Robert de Leon appointed DBM Secretary14,45032
- President Marcos appointed Kim Robert de Leon as the new Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management.
Keywords: Marcos
20OSG asks SC to dismiss Marcos drug test petition10,33332
- The Office of the Solicitor General asked the Supreme Court to dismiss a petition seeking to compel President Marcos to undergo a drug test.
Keywords: Drug test · PBBM · Supreme Court
21Australian lawyer Gibson joins Duterte ICC team8,15632
- Lawyer Kate Gibson formally joined the international legal team handling the case before the International Criminal Court.
Keywords: Duterte · ICC
22Gatchalian wants independent Senate probe5,73031
- Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian called for an independent probe of the May 13 Senate gunfire away from internal politics.
Keywords: Senate President
23Marcos warns of stagflation pressures3,56211
- President Marcos cited stagflation pressures as a key risk facing the Philippine economy.
Keywords: Marcos
24DPWH orders SLEX drainage cleanup after flooding1,82411
- DPWH Sec. Vince Dizon ordered the declogging of SLEX drainage systems after flooding in the Calabarzon area.
Keywords: DPWH
25SC rules Senate did not abuse discretion60211
- The Supreme Court ruled the Senate did not commit grave abuse of discretion in its handling of recent proceedings.
Keywords: Supreme Court