EXPLAINER: What Went Wrong — And Why The Marcos–Duterte Rift Is Beyond Repair
When President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte ran together in 2022, they…
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COA Flags ₱926M In Questionable AKAP Payouts: What Went Wrong?
The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged ₱926 million in questionable disbursements under the Department…
EXPLAINER: What To Know About Faking Death To Escape Criminal Liability In The Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – Death carries a powerful legal consequence in Philippine criminal law. It can…
Who Was Maria Catalina Cabral—And Why Investigators Were Still Chasing Answers When She Died
Former Public Works Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral, one of the most senior career officials ever…
EXPLAINER: No, The US Did Not Sanction The ICC Because Of Duterte
Social media is once again buzzing with claims that the sanction of the United States…
EXPLAINER | Why The ICC Is Pushing Back Against New US Sanctions On Its Judges
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has sharply criticized the United States’ latest move to impose…
From Marawi To Bondi: Why The Philippines’ Battle With Extremism Is Back In Focus
The Philippines is once again under international scrutiny after Australian authorities confirmed that the gunmen…
Did The US Really Sanction ICC Judges? Here’s What We Know
The United States has imposed sanctions on officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC), raising…
Explainer: How Algorithms Quietly Rewrote the Rules of News
Algorithms don’t run newsrooms—but they now shape what most people actually see. The power once…
EXPLAINER: Can COVID-19 Cause Lasting Effects On The Brain?
Growing scientific evidence suggests that COVID-19 is not just a respiratory illness. Years after the…
EXPLAINER: What is the winter solstice and why does it matter?
The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the…
Explainer | Anti-Political Dynasty Bill: Does It Need Charter Change?
MANILA, Philippines – A fresh debate could erupt after Ako Bicol Representative Alfredo Garbin Jr.…