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The arrest and immediate transfer of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to The Hague last month marked a historic moment—not just for the Philippines but for the international community’s evolving reckoning with impunity. But beneath the dramatic headlines lie a troubling question: was this a triumph of international justice, orContinue Reading
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has placed Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur under its control following a rise in election-related violence ahead of the 2025 polls. Comelec Chair George Erwin Garcia confirmed the move on Tuesday, April 15, saying the decision took effect immediately following an en bancContinue Reading
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Glenn Montebon Corsiga as the new bishop of the Diocese of Ipil, a move seen by church leaders and laypeople alike as a fresh chapter for a diocese facing urgent pastoral and social challenges—from environmental degradation and corruption to electoral integrity.Continue Reading
The question is bold, even hopeful: Could climate change be reversing itself? In an era marked by record-breaking heat, devastating storms, and rising seas, the idea of a natural rebound seems tempting—especially with recent headlines about slower warming rates or localized climate anomalies. But climate scientists caution against premature optimism:Continue Reading
After just a few months, the long-anticipated La Niña weather pattern has officially ended, according to scientists from the United States’ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). La Niña, the cooler phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle, finally arrived in December 2024—months later than expected—and concluded by MarchContinue Reading
As the summer heat intensifies, so does the country’s energy challenge. A new report by the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) warns that Luzon and Visayas may face thinning power reserves by June 2025, with Luzon potentially hitting critical red alert levels. In contrast, Mindanao is expected toContinue Reading
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – The streets of Ipil, the bustling capital of Zamboanga Sibugay, are getting louder as political motorcades weave through barangays, posters cover every wall, and candidates flood the airwaves with promises as elections day get nearer. But behind the campaign music and hopeful slogans, a quieter storyContinue Reading
