Day: January 8, 2026
Explainer: Was Duterte ‘Kidnapped’ To The Hague? Why His ICC Case Is Not Like Maduro’s
A post widely shared on social media claims that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was kidnapped by fellow Filipinos and taken to The Hague — drawing a parallel with what some describe as the “kidnapping” of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro. But a careful look at the facts shows the two are vastly different events, involving distinct
Mabuhay Town Adopts AI, Blockchain Platform For Digital Governance
MABUHAY, Zamboanga Sibugay — The local government of Mabuhay has formally adopted a digital governance platform that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology, marking a major step toward modernizing public service delivery in the island municipality. The municipal government signed a Service Agreement with Integrya Technologies on December 10, 2025, for the implementation of
Bangsamoro Officials Slam Supreme Court Contempt Bid Versus 10 MPs As ‘Harassment’
COTABATO CITY — Bangsamoro officials have slammed as “harassment” a petition for indirect contempt filed before the Supreme Court against 10 regional lawmakers over the delayed reapportionment of parliamentary districts following Sulu’s exclusion from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The petition was filed by a lone complainant, Zaoawi Buludan, who accused the
What Are The Chances The Philippines Gets Dragged Into World War III?
Talk of a possible World War III (WW3) has resurfaced amid rising global tensions—from the war in Ukraine to flashpoints in the Middle East and growing rivalry between the United States and China. This has raised a pressing question for many Filipinos: If a global war breaks out, how vulnerable is the Philippines? Here’s what
NASA Discovers ‘Failed Galaxy’ Cloud-9, A Rare Dark Matter Object Near Earth
Astronomers have confirmed the discovery of Cloud 9, a rare and mysterious cosmic object that could help scientists better understand how galaxies formed — and why some never did. NASA has named the object Cloud-9, describing it as a starless, gas-rich cloud dominated by dark matter, located about 14 million light-years from Earth. While scientists
