Isko Moreno Maintains Strong Lead in Latest OCTA Survey for Manila Mayoral Race

New Manila Mayoralty Survey 2025

MANILA, Philippines — Former Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso continues to lead the city’s mayoral race, according to the latest survey conducted by OCTA Research from April 20 to 23, 2025. The survey, which sampled 1,500 registered voters and has a margin of error of ±1%, shows Moreno with a commanding 63% voter preference. … Read more

A Slightly Tipsy American with a Typewriter

This month marks the 100th anniversary of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic novel, "The Great Gatsby." The book, which many consider a masterpiece, was first published in April 1925. Despite its eventual acclaim, Fitzgerald faced disappointment when the novel did not achieve immediate success. He had hoped it would be celebrated as a significant contribution to … Read more

Americas Tough Rhetoric on Iran Conceals a More Pragmatic Strategy

There’s a significant gap between what the Trump administration says about the Iran nuclear talks and what’s actually happening behind the scenes. While President Trump has used tough language, threatening military action if Iran doesn’t cooperate, the talks have shown some promise. Recently, Trump accused Iran of stalling and reiterated his threats to bomb their … Read more

State Department Budget Reductions Fall Short

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a major reorganization of the State Department on April 22, aiming to streamline operations and cut costs. He described the department as “bloated” and overly influenced by political ideologies. Critics, however, argue that while the changes are a step in the right direction, they do not go far enough … Read more