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The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that using online chat logs and video recordings as evidence in criminal cases. In a press release, the High Court said it does not violate an individual’s right to privacy when they are crucial in determining criminal liability. This decision came as the Court upheldContinue Reading
In a country where the Senate is supposed to be a chamber of seasoned policymakers, the recent survey results for the 2025 senatorial elections revealed a perplexing pattern. Competent and credentialed candidates—academics, professionals, and former public servants with proven track records—are trailing behind less qualified contenders. Why does this happen?Continue Reading
The search for American YouTuber Elliot Eastman, abducted over a month ago from a remote Philippine town, continues amid mounting challenges. Authorities remain hopeful that Eastman, who was kidnapped from his wife’s home in Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte, on October 17, is still alive. Local media outlet Bilyonaryo News Channel, citingContinue Reading
The world feels like it’s holding its breath. Geopolitical tensions are higher than they’ve been in decades, and at times, it seems like we’re teetering on the edge of a major global conflict. Against this backdrop of uncertainty, China is taking preparedness to the next level—getting ready for scenarios soContinue Reading
In a groundbreaking discovery, a high-quality gold deposit containing an estimated 1,000 metric tons of the precious metal has been found in central China, according to state media. Valued at a staggering 600 billion yuan (US$83 billion), this could be the largest and most lucrative gold reserve ever uncovered, surpassingContinue Reading
Key officials of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have voiced their support for postponing the region’s first parliamentary elections from May 2025 to May 2026, following a Supreme Court ruling that excluded the island province of Sulu from BARMM. Balancing Progress with Inclusion Despite Sulu’s legal exclusion,Continue Reading
In a bold and coordinated strike, police forces across 10 countries have dismantled what is believed to be the world’s largest piracy network, dealing a major blow to digital piracy. Dubbed Operation Takendown, the massive effort spanned the UK, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, and Romania.Continue Reading
