Colombia and the United States, long-standing allies with deep economic and military ties, are now embroiled in their most significant trade dispute and diplomatic crisis in decades. The conflict erupted after Colombian President Gustavo Petro refused to accept deportation flights carrying irregular Colombian migrants from the U.S., prompting a tit-for-tatContinue Reading

The new commander of the Philippine Army’s 6th Infantry Division (6th ID), Brigadier General Donald Gumiran, has garnered significant support from former extremists, local executives, and Bangsamoro regional officials for his cross-sector peacebuilding initiatives in Central Mindanao. Gumiran assumed command of the 6th ID on Saturday during a turnover ceremonyContinue Reading

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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