Our articles are free for everyone to read. If you’d like to support our work and help us continue producing independent journalism, feel free to get in touch with us.
CNN’s chief media analyst Brian Stelter tweeted that “fact-check” had become a dirty word. His tweet wasn’t just hyperbole—it was a diagnosis of a profound shift in the battle against fake news and disinformation. Stelter’s remark followed Meta’s announcement to scrap its once-celebrated fact-checking processes, marking a stark departure fromContinue Reading
Cotabato City, Philippines — As the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) marked its 6th foundation anniversary, a deadly encounter between soldiers and armed groups, including one affiliated with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), has cast a shadow over the celebrations. Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim has calledContinue Reading
Manila, Philippines – The Philippine government expressed its willingness to cooperate with the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) if the International Criminal Court (ICC) seeks assistance in gaining jurisdiction over former President Rodrigo Duterte, Malacañang announced on Friday. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin reiterated the Philippines’ withdrawal from the ICC, effectiveContinue Reading
The Philippines’ energy transition goals face a formidable obstacle: persistent financing challenges, particularly in the renewable energy sector, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). “If the financial requirements or the financial resources were there, we can go as the sky is the limit as far as renewable energy isContinue Reading
The Philippines is hinting at a significant shift in its stance toward the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into thousands of killings during the controversial “war on drugs,” a probe that could potentially see former President Rodrigo Duterte face charges of crimes against humanity. Rodrigo Duterte rose to power inContinue Reading
Cotabato City, Philippines — A humanitarian mission in Sumisip, Basilan turned deadly on Wednesday afternoon, January 22, when gunmen ambushed a team of soldiers, killing two and wounding 12 others. The attackers also torched the soldiers’ vehicle during a tense exchange of gunfire. Brig. Gen. Alvin Luzon, commander of theContinue Reading
President Donald Trump made headlines during his inauguration on Monday by omitting a long-standing tradition—placing his hand on a Bible while taking the presidential oath. Standing next to him, First Lady Melania Trump held two Bibles: one belonging to her husband, given to him by his mother, and the historicContinue Reading
