Category: News
Security Council Probes Alleged Assassination Threat by Sara Duterte Against President Marcos
The Philippines faces a political storm as the National Security Council investigates an alleged assassination threat by Vice President Sara Duterte against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., described by officials as a “matter of national security.” The shocking allegations surfaced Saturday when Duterte, in a fiery morning briefing, claimed to have spoken with an assassin, instructing
Senator Lindsey Graham Warns Allies: ‘Choose the ICC or America—We Will Sanction You’
Senator Lindsey Graham issued a stern ultimatum to U.S. allies Friday following the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. In an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, Graham did not mince words, warning nations against cooperating with the ICC’s
Devastating Fire Leaves Thousands Homeless in Manila Slum
A massive fire tore through the tightly packed Isla Puting Bato slum in Manila, leaving devastation in its wake. The blaze, which erupted on the second floor of a home, quickly engulfed around 1,000 homes, displacing thousands of residents and reducing the densely built area to ashes. Drone footage captured haunting images of flames consuming
Trump Taps Musk and Ramaswamy for Bold “DOGE” Plan
In a move as unorthodox as his political style, President-elect Donald Trump has announced the creation of a new advisory body, the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), to be led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. Trump shared his enthusiasm for the initiative in a statement posted by Musk on X (formerly
Political Firestorm: Duterte’s Explosive Threats Rock Philippine Leadership
Security measures across the Philippines have been tightened as the country reels from an extraordinary statement by Vice President Sara Duterte. In a shocking and profanity-laden speech, Duterte threatened the assassination of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. if her own life were to be taken—laying bare a deepening rift between the nation’s two most powerful political figures.
Commission Warns IP Leaders: No Shield for Illegal Quarrying Activities
The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples in the Davao Region (NCIP-Davao) has taken a firm stance against illegal quarrying, emphasizing that Indigenous Peoples (IP) leaders involved in such activities will not receive legal protection. This declaration underscores the commission’s commitment to upholding the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act (IPRA) of 1997 and preserving ancestral lands. NCIP-Davao
Fisherfolk Reel from Crown-of-Thorns Starfish Outbreak
An ecological crisis is unfolding beneath the waves in Southern Leyte, Philippines. A severe outbreak of crown-of-thorns starfish has devastated coral reefs, with 80% of fisherfolk suffering the consequences of this marine invasion. The crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci), notorious for its spiky, venomous spines, feeds voraciously on coral polyps, leaving behind a trail of destruction
Trump’s AG Pick Pam Bondi Is a “Competent” Threat to the Left
MSNBC contributor and college professor Jason Johnson sounded the alarm on President-Elect Donald Trump’s latest choice for attorney general, warning it should instill “fear” among progressives. Johnson emphasized that Pam Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, is not just a loyal ally to Trump but also someone capable of advancing his agenda with precision
Sara Duterte Deflects Questions on Alleged Dubious OVP Fund Recipients
Vice President Sara Duterte remained tight-lipped Wednesday regarding allegations that some recipients of the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) confidential funds may be fabricated, including a suspiciously named entity, “Mary Grace Piattos.” The name, which lawmakers claim resembles a mix of a restaurant and a popular snack brand, surfaced on an acknowledgment receipt tied
Kim Jong Un Sends a Defiant Message to Trump
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has signaled a hardline stance against rekindling nuclear diplomacy with President-elect Donald Trump, delivering a scathing critique of past disarmament talks during a high-profile defense expo in Pyongyang. In his first public comments about U.S. negotiations since Trump’s reelection, Kim accused the United States of operating through force rather
Sweden to Empower Border Guards to Search Migrants’ Phones in Crackdown
Sweden is taking a bold step in its ongoing effort to tighten immigration controls: under a proposed law, border guards will soon have the authority to search migrants’ smartphones for evidence of destroyed passports. The move is part of a broader strategy by Sweden’s right-wing coalition government to curb immigration and accelerate deportations of failed
Trump Declares Mandate Amid Narrow Victory: What the Numbers Really Show
Election Night brought a familiar spectacle: Donald Trump, with his characteristic flair, declared an “unprecedented and powerful mandate” as he secured victory. But as the dust settles, a closer look at the numbers tells a different story—one of a razor-thin margin rather than an overwhelming endorsement. On November 5, Trump appeared to hold a 3-point
