Month: January 2026
UN Security Council Rebukes US Over Maduro Capture In Venezuela Raid
MANILA, Philippines โ Several countries on Monday criticised the United Statesโ dramatic military operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of President Nicolรกs Maduro, as the issue took center stage in an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council. The 15-member council convened after US forces seized Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores,
2 Police Officers Die In Separate New Year Incidents In Zamboanga Sibugay
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines โ Two police officers died in separate incidents in Zamboanga Sibugay over the New Year period, with one officer allegedly drowning and another shot dead by unidentified gunmen, police said. In Ipil town, authorities recovered the body of a 30-year-old police officer floating near a wharf in Barangay Magdaup past 6 a.m.
Explainer: After Maduroโs Seizure, Trump Issues Warnings To Greenland, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, And Iran
Just days after US forces seized Venezuelan President Nicolรกs Maduro, President Donald Trump and his administration escalated rhetoric against multiple governments, signaling a more aggressive US posture across the Western Hemisphere โ and beyond. Trump framed the moment as a reassertion of American dominance. โWe are in the business of having countries around us that
Cloudy Skies, Heavy Rains Threaten Parts Of Mindanao As LPA Trough Persists
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay โ Cloudy skies and intermittent to heavy rains will continue to affect large parts of Mindanao on Tuesday, January 6, as a trough of a low-pressure area (LPA) and prevailing easterlies influence the region, the state weather bureau said. In its 5:00 a.m. regional forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services
EXPLAINER: Maduro, Trump And The U.S. Shift In Latin America
In late 2025 and early 2026, U.S. foreign policy toward Latin America took dramatic and controversial turns โ from a military operation against Venezuelaโs Nicolรกs Maduro to the pardon of a convicted former Honduran president. These actions raised questions about U.S. motives, credibility, and the broader strategy behind the so-called โwar on drugs.โ Who is
EXPLAINER: Who Is Venezuela President Nicolรกs Maduro And Why Does He Matter?
Venezuela President Nicolรกs Maduroย is one of the most polarizing political figures in Latin America. Rising from a modest background as a bus driver and labor organizer. He became the handpicked successor of the late Venezuelan strongman Hugo Chรกvez and ruled Venezuela for more than a decadeโpresiding over a period marked by economic collapse, political repression,
Sunday Reflection | When Powerful Leader Captured And Truth Whispers
The world on Saturday was gripped by dramatic claims: a powerful leader captured, a nation allegedly subdued, history supposedly rewritten overnight. Images circulated. Videos went viral. Declarations were made with confidence and drama. And yet, beneath the noise, one uncomfortable truth lingered: no one could fully confirm what was real. This moment invites us not
FACT CHECK: What We Know โ And Donโt Know โ About Reports Claiming Nicolรกs Maduro Was Captured By US Forces
Claims that Venezuelan President Nicolรกs Maduro has been seized by US forces and brought to the United States have spread rapidly online, triggering celebration among some Venezuelans abroad and anxiety at home. But as of now, the reports remain unverified, raising serious questions about credibility, legality, and geopolitical consequences. Hereโs what we know so far
EDITORIAL | The Literacy Crisis Is Not A Failure Of Filipinos โ It Is A Failure Of Policy
When the state says 24 million Filipinos are functionally illiterate, the most dangerous response is to treat this as a personal shortcoming โ as if millions simply failed to try hard enough. They did not. This crisis is not the result of laziness, poor parenting, or a lack of โvalues.โ It is the outcome of
EXPLAINER | Beyond Taiwan: Other Global Flashpoints That Could Spark A Wider War In 2026
When analysts warn about the risk of a third world war, Taiwan often dominates the conversation. But focusing on one hotspot misses a bigger, more dangerous picture. As 2026 unfolds, multiple conflict zonesโmany already activeโcarry the risk of escalation that could draw in major powers, trigger alliance obligations, and destabilize the global system. Hereโs what
24 Million Filipinos Are Functionally Illiterate: What The Numbers Mean And Why It Matters
More than 24 million Filipinos aged 10 to 64 are functionally illiterate, according to the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) โ a figure that exposes deep, long-standing problems in the countryโs education, health, and social protection systems At the same time, millions of children โ especially those with disabilities โ remain unserved by
Mixed Fuel Price Movements Expected Next Week. Why It Matters.
Motorists may be facing another round of uneven pump price adjustments next week, as diesel prices are projected to rise while gasoline prices could remain flat or slightly move either way. According to Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas, initial estimates indicate a possible diesel price hike of 20 to 40 centavos per liter. Gasoline prices,
