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…
‘I Want to Die in My Country’: Rodrigo Duterte Seeks Swift ICC Resolution Amid Fears of Dying in Detention
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is pushing for an expedited resolution of his crimes against humanity case at the International Criminal Court (ICC)—not out of defiance, but out of a desperate wish to return home before time runs out. Now…
Mindanao ‘Uprising’ Claims Debunked: PCIJ Exposes Social Media Misinformation
A recent study by the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) has debunked viral social media claims about an “imminent uprising” in Mindanao following the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte last month. The PCIJ report, released on March 30,…
NAIA Introduces Automated Parking System for Faster, Hassle-Free Travel
Traveling through Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is about to become much smoother with the rollout of an automated parking system by New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC). The new system, designed to reduce wait times and ease traffic congestion, was…
Klima Fellows Shine: Amplifying Voices in the Energy Transition
Ten teams of local journalists and visual storytellers took center stage on Tuesday, March 25, as they presented their final stories for the Jaime Espina Klima Correspondents Fellowship (JEKCF) 2024. The culminating activity, held in Quezon City, marked the conclusion…
Rodrigo Duterte’s Chances of Acquittal in the ICC: A Tough Legal Battle Ahead
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is now facing trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity linked to his brutal war on drugs. The ICC, based in The Hague, is investigating the thousands of extrajudicial killings…
Duterte’s Drug War: 95% of ‘Wrongful Deaths’ Had No Police Records, Says Remulla
MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla made a disclosure on Thursday: about 95 percent of “wrongful deaths” during former President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war had no police records. The revelation came during a Senate hearing investigating Duterte’s recent…
Rodrigo Duterte Faces ICC: Arrest Sparks Global Reckoning Over Drug War Killings
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte faced judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague on Friday, marking a dramatic turn in the saga of his controversial war on drugs. His appearance comes just days after his arrest in…
Rodrigo Duterte in ICC Custody: What Comes Next?
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has officially arrived in The Hague, Netherlands, and is now in the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The Philippine Embassy in the Netherlands confirmed that Duterte touched down at Rotterdam Airport aboard a…
Rodrigo Duterte Arrested on ICC Warrant: A Reckoning for the Bloody Drug War
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, once known as the tough-talking leader who waged a brutal war on drugs, was arrested in Manila on Tuesday under an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant. His six-year presidency (2016-2022) was defined by a crackdown…
No Arrest Warrant for Duterte—But Speculations Run High
No official arrest warrant has been issued against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte by the International Criminal Court (ICC) as of March 11, Tuesday. However, persistent rumors have fueled public speculation, especially following Duterte’s recent visit to Hong Kong on…
Ramadan 2025: A Sacred Month of Reflection, Community, and Faith
For nearly 2 billion Muslims worldwide, Ramadan is much more than a month—it’s a deeply spiritual journey of reflection, connection, and renewal. As the crescent moon ushers in this holy period, here’s what you need to know about one of…






