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When President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte ran together in 2022, they projected an image of overwhelming unity — a political marriage of convenience that fused the Marcos brand of restoration with the Duterte brand of brute-force populism. Branded as the “UniTeam,” the alliance promised stability, continuity,Continue Reading
When public infrastructure collapses, stalls, or becomes the subject of corruption allegations, the first names dragged into the spotlight are rarely the politicians who pushed for the projects. More often, it is the engineers — the technical people who sign plans, certify accomplishments, and carry the legal weight of everyContinue Reading
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has strongly rejected claims that the Philippines is an ISIS training hotspot, after foreign media reports linked the country to the gunmen behind the deadly mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. The statement came after authorities confirmed that the two suspects had stayedContinue Reading
MANILA, Philippines — American and Philippine military officials have inspected a newly opened forward operating base in Batanes, underscoring the allies’ growing security cooperation as tensions continue to rise in waters near Taiwan. The visit comes as Manila strengthens its northern defenses amid China’s increasingly assertive actions in the WestContinue Reading
MANILA, Philippines — Beyond Boracay, El Nido, and Siargao, the Philippines is home to lesser-known destinations that remain largely untouched by mass tourism. These places often require more effort to reach — longer land travel, boat rides, or careful timing — but offer quieter, more intimate encounters with nature andContinue Reading
MANILA, Philippines — A long-running dispute over who gets to fish in the country’s municipal waters — the first 15 kilometers from the shoreline — has resurfaced, rekindling tensions between government fisheries officials, environmental groups, and small-scale fisherfolk. At the center of the debate is whether commercial fishing vessels shouldContinue Reading
A quote card circulating online shows ICC Deputy Prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang saying: “In accordance with Rule 34, I am committed to supporting former President Rodrigo Duterte in his pursuit of the truth and ensuring a fair examination of the facts regarding his innocence.” VERDICT: False What the quote cardContinue Reading
