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Duterteโs Drug War: 95% of โWrongful Deathsโ Had No Police Records, Says Remulla
MANILA, Philippines โ Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla made a disclosure on Thursday: about 95 percent of โwrongful deathsโ during former President Rodrigo Duterteโs drug war had no police records. The revelation came during a Senate hearing investigating Duterteโs recent arrest for alleged crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court (ICC). Duterte was taken
Thousands Gather as Abdulrauf Macacua Assumes Office as Chief Minister
COTABATO CITY โ Thousands of well-wishers filled the 32-hectare Bangsamoro government capitol on Thursday to witness the formal assumption of Abdulrauf Abdul Macacua as the new chief minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The event, held in an uptown area of this city, marked a significant transition in the region’s leadership.
Microplastics May Be Fueling Drug-Resistant Superbugs
Tiny plastic particles are infiltrating every corner of the planetโcrawling up food chains, swirling in the oceans, settling onto mountaintops, and even accumulating inside our bodies. But beyond the alarming presence of microplastics everywhere, a new and unexpected danger is emerging: they may be supercharging bacteria to become resistant to antibiotics. A groundbreaking study from
Remnant of Extremist Groups Strike Back as Hundreds Defect in Maguindanao
COTABATO CITY โ In a bid to prove they are still a force to be reckoned with, remnants of two extremist groups launched a grenade attack in Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, on Saturday, March 15, injuring four soldiers. Local officials say the attack was the handiwork of a dwindling band of terrorists struggling
Betrayal or Redemption? Families Turn in Drug-Dealing Relatives to Authorities
COTABATO CITY โ In a surprising turn of events, families of three drug dealers played a key role in their arrest, proving that when faced with the choice between loyalty and justice, some choose the greater good. For years, Montasser Amat was known in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte, as a major player in
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 Manila on murder charges linked to thousands of extrajudicial killings carried out under his administration.
New Bangsamoro Chief Minister Receives Warm Welcome from Regional Officials
COTABATO CITY โ Three high-ranking Bangsamoro officials, including a key figure in the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), have expressed their support for the newly appointed Chief Minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Abdulrauf Macacua. At the same time, they praised his predecessor, Ahod Ebrahim, for laying the groundwork for meaningful
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 chartered flight (RP-C5219) at exactly 4:56 p.m. CET (11:56 p.m. PH time) on Wednesday. Upon
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 that left thousands of Filipinos deadโmany in controversial circumstances. A Vow to Kill: Duterteโs Campaign
Gunmen Torch Health Center, Homes in Maguindanao Amid Political Tensions
COTABATO CITY โ Tensions and fear gripped Barangay Malingao in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur, after armed men torched a health center and seven homes on Mondayโjust days after terrorizing the community with gunfire, forcing residents to flee. Local officials reported that more than 200 villagers abandoned their homes two days before the attack. The
No Arrest Warrant for DuterteโBut 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 March 9, 2025. During his address to a crowd of overseas Filipino workers at Southorn
Trumpโs Tariffs Tug-of-War: Protectionism or Economic Gamble?
Donald Trump once called tariffs โthe most beautiful word in the dictionary,โ but his latest moves on trade reveal a pattern of unpredictability. The president had promised an aggressive wave of tariffs on U.S. imports, but his actions have been a mix of bold declarations, sudden exemptions, and last-minute deferrals. Tariffs in Flux Initially, Trump
