A human rights group has denounced the financial terrorism charges filed against two pastors of the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Zamboanga Sibugay. The pastors had extended sanctuary to individuals claiming their lives were in danger—a fundamental act of compassion they say is being unjustly criminalized. Grecian T. Asoy, spokespersonContinue Reading

Meta Platforms, Inc.’s decision to scrap its fact-checking program across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp has alarmed experts. They warned that Meta’s decision could amplify disinformation ahead of the Philippines’ midterm elections in May. Karl Patrick R. Mendoza, associate professor at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines’ Department of Communication Research,Continue Reading

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering invoking a national economic emergency to justify an expansive tariff regime targeting both allies and adversaries. According to CNN report, sources familiar with internal discussions, the strategy could redefine global trade dynamics during Trump’s second term, marking a dramatic pivot in U.S. economic policy.Continue Reading