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Today’s Zeitgeist
Free Market
Issue: MAY 21 2026
Reflecting: MAY 20 2026
#TopicEngagementPostsOutlets
1Cayetano–Hontiveros Senate Tearful Exchange14,830,0008917
- Pia Cayetano broke into tears countering Hontiveros' "parang walang nangyari" remark, saying no minority senator checked on her after the May 13 shooting.
2SC Denies Bato Dela Rosa's TRO Petition8,200,0009520
- Supreme Court voted 9-5-1 to deny Bato dela Rosa's TRO against the ICC arrest warrant; DOJ and Malacañang declared the warrant valid and enforceable.
3Dasmariñas Cavite Tanod–Tindera Shooting6,320,00082
- A 50-year-old barangay tanod and a 48-year-old food vendor were killed in a daytime shooting in Barangay Emmanuel Bergado I, Dasmariñas, Cavite.
4Bato–Padilla CCTV Exit From Senate4,180,000468
- DILG-released CCTV showed Bato dela Rosa leaving the Senate in Robin Padilla's white SUV at 2:30 a.m. on May 14; Padilla denied claims the video was AI-generated.
5Cup of Joe Davao Concert Postponement2,710,00011
- Vocalist Gian Bernardino's post about the postponed Davao leg of Cup of Joe's tour went viral overnight.
6Aplasca Claims CCTV Footage "Spliced"2,150,0003812
- Suspended Senate Sgt-at-Arms Mao Aplasca insisted the released CCTV was edited to fit the DILG-PNP narrative; CIDG recommended charges against him and two OSAA personnel.
7VP Sara Impeachment Summons Served1,750,0003312
- The OVP received the writ of summons at 10:40 a.m., opening Sara Duterte's 10-day window to answer; trial expected to begin July.
8Erwin Tulfo Defends Senate Minority1,080,000229
- Erwin Tulfo dismissed allegations against the minority bloc as "speculative and irresponsible," pushing a "smokescreen" theory on the May 13 chaos.
9Trump's Weekend Iran Strike Threat930,00021
- Trump said the US came within an hour of restarting strikes on Iran as Hormuz, sanctions, and frozen-asset talks remained deadlocked.
10Mindoro Construction Worker Crane Death740,00021
- A 61-year-old construction worker died after a crane collapsed at a bridge project in Barangay Udalo, Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro.
11OSG Junks Marcos Drug Test Petition620,00021
- The Office of the Solicitor General urged the Supreme Court to throw out a petition asking President Marcos to submit to a drug test and medical examination.
12Antarctic Sea Ice "Heartbeat" Slowing570,00021
- Scientists raised alarm over slowing patterns in Antarctic sea-ice formation, with implications for global ocean circulation.
Regional Top Stories
Luzon
Top Story · 19,859 Engagements
Pimentel Backs New Senate Leadership
- Former Senate President Koko Pimentel said it may be time for a "new face" to lead the chamber, backing Gatchalian and urging in-person voting.
Visayas
Top Story · 7,954 Engagements
Two Boys Found Dead in Naga Vehicle
- Two 7-year-old friends reported missing on Sunday were found dead inside an abandoned vehicle in Naga City, Cebu.
Mindanao
Top Story · 4,168 Engagements
Padilla Family Attends Senate Session
- Robin Padilla's mother, siblings, and wife Mariel Rodriguez attended the May 20 Senate session as he faced scrutiny for ferrying Bato dela Rosa out.
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Free Market

  1. 1

    Cayetano–Hontiveros Senate Tearful Exchange

    Pia Cayetano broke into tears countering Hontiveros' "parang walang nangyari" remark, saying no minority senator checked on her after the May 13 shooting.

    Engagement
    14,830,000
    Posts
    89
    Outlets
    17
  2. 2

    SC Denies Bato Dela Rosa's TRO Petition

    Supreme Court voted 9-5-1 to deny Bato dela Rosa's TRO against the ICC arrest warrant; DOJ and Malacañang declared the warrant valid and enforceable.

    Engagement
    8,200,000
    Posts
    95
    Outlets
    20
  3. 3

    Dasmariñas Cavite Tanod–Tindera Shooting

    A 50-year-old barangay tanod and a 48-year-old food vendor were killed in a daytime shooting in Barangay Emmanuel Bergado I, Dasmariñas, Cavite.

    Engagement
    6,320,000
    Posts
    8
    Outlets
    2
  4. 4

    Bato–Padilla CCTV Exit From Senate

    DILG-released CCTV showed Bato dela Rosa leaving the Senate in Robin Padilla's white SUV at 2:30 a.m. on May 14; Padilla denied claims the video was AI-generated.

    Engagement
    4,180,000
    Posts
    46
    Outlets
    8
  5. 5

    Cup of Joe Davao Concert Postponement

    Vocalist Gian Bernardino's post about the postponed Davao leg of Cup of Joe's tour went viral overnight.

    Engagement
    2,710,000
    Posts
    1
    Outlets
    1
  6. 6

    Aplasca Claims CCTV Footage "Spliced"

    Suspended Senate Sgt-at-Arms Mao Aplasca insisted the released CCTV was edited to fit the DILG-PNP narrative; CIDG recommended charges against him and two OSAA personnel.

    Engagement
    2,150,000
    Posts
    38
    Outlets
    12
  7. 7

    VP Sara Impeachment Summons Served

    The OVP received the writ of summons at 10:40 a.m., opening Sara Duterte's 10-day window to answer; trial expected to begin July.

    Engagement
    1,750,000
    Posts
    33
    Outlets
    12
  8. 8

    Erwin Tulfo Defends Senate Minority

    Erwin Tulfo dismissed allegations against the minority bloc as "speculative and irresponsible," pushing a "smokescreen" theory on the May 13 chaos.

    Engagement
    1,080,000
    Posts
    22
    Outlets
    9
  9. 9

    Trump's Weekend Iran Strike Threat

    Trump said the US came within an hour of restarting strikes on Iran as Hormuz, sanctions, and frozen-asset talks remained deadlocked.

    Engagement
    930,000
    Posts
    2
    Outlets
    1
  10. 10

    Mindoro Construction Worker Crane Death

    A 61-year-old construction worker died after a crane collapsed at a bridge project in Barangay Udalo, Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro.

    Engagement
    740,000
    Posts
    2
    Outlets
    1
  11. 11

    OSG Junks Marcos Drug Test Petition

    The Office of the Solicitor General urged the Supreme Court to throw out a petition asking President Marcos to submit to a drug test and medical examination.

    Engagement
    620,000
    Posts
    2
    Outlets
    1
  12. 12

    Antarctic Sea Ice "Heartbeat" Slowing

    Scientists raised alarm over slowing patterns in Antarctic sea-ice formation, with implications for global ocean circulation.

    Engagement
    570,000
    Posts
    2
    Outlets
    1

Monitored

  1. 1

    Cayetano–Hontiveros Senate Tearful Exchange

    Pia Cayetano broke into tears countering Hontiveros' "parang walang nangyari" remark, saying no minority senator checked on her after the May 13 shooting.

    Engagement
    14,830,000
    Posts
    89
    Outlets
    17
    KeywordsRisa Hontiveros · Alan Peter Cayetano · Senate President · Rodante Marcoleta
  2. 2

    SC Denies Bato Dela Rosa's TRO Petition

    Supreme Court voted 9-5-1 to deny Bato dela Rosa's TRO against the ICC arrest warrant; DOJ and Malacañang declared the warrant valid and enforceable.

    Engagement
    8,200,000
    Posts
    95
    Outlets
    20
    KeywordsBato De La Rosa · Supreme Court · ICC · NBI · Hague · Impeachment
  3. 3

    Bato–Padilla CCTV Exit From Senate

    DILG-released CCTV showed Bato dela Rosa leaving the Senate in Robin Padilla's white SUV at 2:30 a.m. on May 14; Padilla denied claims the video was AI-generated.

    Engagement
    4,180,000
    Posts
    46
    Outlets
    8
    KeywordsBato De La Rosa · Robin Padilla · DILG · PNP · Jonvic Remulla
  4. 4

    Aplasca Claims CCTV Footage "Spliced"

    Suspended Senate Sgt-at-Arms Mao Aplasca insisted the released CCTV was edited to fit the DILG-PNP narrative; CIDG recommended charges against him and two OSAA personnel.

    Engagement
    2,150,000
    Posts
    38
    Outlets
    12
    KeywordsDILG · PNP · Jonvic Remulla · Department of Justice
  5. 5

    VP Sara Impeachment Summons Served

    The OVP received the writ of summons at 10:40 a.m., opening Sara Duterte's 10-day window to answer; trial expected to begin July.

    Engagement
    1,750,000
    Posts
    33
    Outlets
    12
    KeywordsSara Duterte · VP Sara · Impeachment · Impeachment Court · Gerville Luistro · Terry Ridon · Chel Diokno
  6. 6

    Erwin Tulfo Defends Senate Minority

    Erwin Tulfo dismissed allegations against the minority bloc as "speculative and irresponsible," pushing a "smokescreen" theory on the May 13 chaos.

    Engagement
    1,080,000
    Posts
    22
    Outlets
    9
    KeywordsSenate President · Alan Peter Cayetano
  7. 7

    OSG Junks Marcos Drug Test Petition

    The OSG urged the SC to throw out a petition asking President Marcos to submit to a drug test and medical examination.

    Engagement
    620,000
    Posts
    2
    Outlets
    1
    KeywordsMarcos · BBM · Drug test · Supreme Court
  8. 8

    Cayetano's "Vote for Gatchalian" Quip

    Senate President Cayetano joked he "might vote for him one day" after Sherwin Gatchalian was the only senator who laughed at his plenary joke.

    Engagement
    425,000
    Posts
    9
    Outlets
    6
    KeywordsAlan Peter Cayetano · Senate President
  9. 9

    QC Senior Killed at P20 Rice Line

    A 73-year-old senior waiting in line for ₱20-per-kilo rice at Visayas Avenue was struck and dragged by a pickup; the driver is in police custody.

    Engagement
    390,000
    Posts
    11
    Outlets
    4
    KeywordsBigas
  10. 10

    Pia Cayetano Named Blue Ribbon Chair

    Pia Cayetano replaced Ping Lacson as Blue Ribbon chair amid a broader committee reshuffle following the Senate leadership shake-up.

    Engagement
    220,000
    Posts
    24
    Outlets
    8
    KeywordsAlan Peter Cayetano · Panfilo Lacson · Imee Marcos
  11. 11

    Anti-Political Dynasty Bill 2nd Reading

    House Bill 8389 passed second reading after spirited debate, with Cendaña arguing it could have prevented the Senate fiasco.

    Engagement
    145,000
    Posts
    13
    Outlets
    6
    KeywordsLeandro Leviste
  12. 12

    BBM Inspects QC Flood Control Project

    President Marcos inspected the G. Araneta drainage project and ordered nationwide flood mitigation amid the expanding flood control scandal probe.

    Engagement
    80,000
    Posts
    9
    Outlets
    5
    KeywordsBBM · Marcos · Flood control · Vince Dizon · DPWH

Regional Top Stories

  • Luzon19,859 engagements

    Pimentel Backs New Senate Leadership

    Former Senate President Koko Pimentel said it may be time for a "new face" to lead the chamber, backing Gatchalian and urging in-person voting.

  • Visayas7,954 engagements

    Two Boys Found Dead in Naga Vehicle

    Two 7-year-old friends reported missing on Sunday were found dead inside an abandoned vehicle in Naga City, Cebu.

  • Mindanao4,168 engagements

    Padilla Family Attends Senate Session

    Robin Padilla's mother, siblings, and wife Mariel Rodriguez attended the May 20 Senate session as he faced scrutiny for ferrying Bato dela Rosa out.

Today’s Zeitgeist
Free Market
Issue: MAY 21 2026
Reflecting: MAY 20 2026
#TopicEngagementPostsOutlets
1Cayetano–Hontiveros Senate Tearful Exchange14,830,0008917
- Pia Cayetano broke into tears countering Hontiveros' "parang walang nangyari" remark, saying no minority senator checked on her after the May 13 shooting.
2SC Denies Bato Dela Rosa's TRO Petition8,200,0009520
- Supreme Court voted 9-5-1 to deny Bato dela Rosa's TRO against the ICC arrest warrant; DOJ and Malacañang declared the warrant valid and enforceable.
3Dasmariñas Cavite Tanod–Tindera Shooting6,320,00082
- A 50-year-old barangay tanod and a 48-year-old food vendor were killed in a daytime shooting in Barangay Emmanuel Bergado I, Dasmariñas, Cavite.
4Bato–Padilla CCTV Exit From Senate4,180,000468
- DILG-released CCTV showed Bato dela Rosa leaving the Senate in Robin Padilla's white SUV at 2:30 a.m. on May 14; Padilla denied claims the video was AI-generated.
5Cup of Joe Davao Concert Postponement2,710,00011
- Vocalist Gian Bernardino's post about the postponed Davao leg of Cup of Joe's tour went viral overnight.
6Aplasca Claims CCTV Footage "Spliced"2,150,0003812
- Suspended Senate Sgt-at-Arms Mao Aplasca insisted the released CCTV was edited to fit the DILG-PNP narrative; CIDG recommended charges against him and two OSAA personnel.
7VP Sara Impeachment Summons Served1,750,0003312
- The OVP received the writ of summons at 10:40 a.m., opening Sara Duterte's 10-day window to answer; trial expected to begin July.
8Erwin Tulfo Defends Senate Minority1,080,000229
- Erwin Tulfo dismissed allegations against the minority bloc as "speculative and irresponsible," pushing a "smokescreen" theory on the May 13 chaos.
9Trump's Weekend Iran Strike Threat930,00021
- Trump said the US came within an hour of restarting strikes on Iran as Hormuz, sanctions, and frozen-asset talks remained deadlocked.
10Mindoro Construction Worker Crane Death740,00021
- A 61-year-old construction worker died after a crane collapsed at a bridge project in Barangay Udalo, Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro.
11OSG Junks Marcos Drug Test Petition620,00021
- The Office of the Solicitor General urged the Supreme Court to throw out a petition asking President Marcos to submit to a drug test and medical examination.
12Antarctic Sea Ice "Heartbeat" Slowing570,00021
- Scientists raised alarm over slowing patterns in Antarctic sea-ice formation, with implications for global ocean circulation.
Regional Top Stories
Luzon
Top Story · 19,859 Engagements
Pimentel Backs New Senate Leadership
- Former Senate President Koko Pimentel said it may be time for a "new face" to lead the chamber, backing Gatchalian and urging in-person voting.
Visayas
Top Story · 7,954 Engagements
Two Boys Found Dead in Naga Vehicle
- Two 7-year-old friends reported missing on Sunday were found dead inside an abandoned vehicle in Naga City, Cebu.
Mindanao
Top Story · 4,168 Engagements
Padilla Family Attends Senate Session
- Robin Padilla's mother, siblings, and wife Mariel Rodriguez attended the May 20 Senate session as he faced scrutiny for ferrying Bato dela Rosa out.
Today’s Zeitgeist
Monitored
Issue: MAY 21 2026
Reflecting: MAY 20 2026
#TopicEngagementPostsOutlets
1Cayetano–Hontiveros Senate Tearful Exchange14,830,0008917
- Pia Cayetano broke into tears countering Hontiveros' "parang walang nangyari" remark, saying no minority senator checked on her after the May 13 shooting.
Keywords: Risa Hontiveros · Alan Peter Cayetano · Senate President · Rodante Marcoleta
2SC Denies Bato Dela Rosa's TRO Petition8,200,0009520
- Supreme Court voted 9-5-1 to deny Bato dela Rosa's TRO against the ICC arrest warrant; DOJ and Malacañang declared the warrant valid and enforceable.
Keywords: Bato De La Rosa · Supreme Court · ICC · NBI · Hague · Impeachment
3Bato–Padilla CCTV Exit From Senate4,180,000468
- DILG-released CCTV showed Bato dela Rosa leaving the Senate in Robin Padilla's white SUV at 2:30 a.m. on May 14; Padilla denied claims the video was AI-generated.
Keywords: Bato De La Rosa · Robin Padilla · DILG · PNP · Jonvic Remulla
4Aplasca Claims CCTV Footage "Spliced"2,150,0003812
- Suspended Senate Sgt-at-Arms Mao Aplasca insisted the released CCTV was edited to fit the DILG-PNP narrative; CIDG recommended charges against him and two OSAA personnel.
Keywords: DILG · PNP · Jonvic Remulla · Department of Justice
5VP Sara Impeachment Summons Served1,750,0003312
- The OVP received the writ of summons at 10:40 a.m., opening Sara Duterte's 10-day window to answer; trial expected to begin July.
Keywords: Sara Duterte · VP Sara · Impeachment · Impeachment Court · Gerville Luistro · Terry Ridon · Chel Diokno
6Erwin Tulfo Defends Senate Minority1,080,000229
- Erwin Tulfo dismissed allegations against the minority bloc as "speculative and irresponsible," pushing a "smokescreen" theory on the May 13 chaos.
Keywords: Senate President · Alan Peter Cayetano
7OSG Junks Marcos Drug Test Petition620,00021
- The OSG urged the SC to throw out a petition asking President Marcos to submit to a drug test and medical examination.
Keywords: Marcos · BBM · Drug test · Supreme Court
8Cayetano's "Vote for Gatchalian" Quip425,00096
- Senate President Cayetano joked he "might vote for him one day" after Sherwin Gatchalian was the only senator who laughed at his plenary joke.
Keywords: Alan Peter Cayetano · Senate President
9QC Senior Killed at P20 Rice Line390,000114
- A 73-year-old senior waiting in line for ₱20-per-kilo rice at Visayas Avenue was struck and dragged by a pickup; the driver is in police custody.
Keywords: Bigas
10Pia Cayetano Named Blue Ribbon Chair220,000248
- Pia Cayetano replaced Ping Lacson as Blue Ribbon chair amid a broader committee reshuffle following the Senate leadership shake-up.
Keywords: Alan Peter Cayetano · Panfilo Lacson · Imee Marcos
11Anti-Political Dynasty Bill 2nd Reading145,000136
- House Bill 8389 passed second reading after spirited debate, with Cendaña arguing it could have prevented the Senate fiasco.
Keywords: Leandro Leviste
12BBM Inspects QC Flood Control Project80,00095
- President Marcos inspected the G. Araneta drainage project and ordered nationwide flood mitigation amid the expanding flood control scandal probe.
Keywords: BBM · Marcos · Flood control · Vince Dizon · DPWH