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The Tzu Chi Foundation has begun construction of its first hospital in the Philippines, transforming decades of free medical missions into a permanent center for affordable, compassionate healthcare aimed at underserved communities.Continue Reading
Former senator Francis Tolentino returns to government as acting DOLE secretary, stepping into one of the Marcos administration’s most politically sensitive posts amid rising wage demands, inflation pressures and growing concerns over overseas Filipino workers and regional employment disparities.Continue Reading
The Philippines is racing to add 20 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity to meet its 2040 clean energy goals. But behind ambitious auctions and trillion-peso investments lies a deeper struggle against bureaucracy, coal dependence and global fuel shocks that continue to expose the country’s fragile energy future.Continue Reading
Even if Vice President Sara Duterte resigns, her impeachment trial will proceed. Prosecutors argue the Senate must still decide on perpetual disqualification, ensuring accountability and due process.Continue Reading
Senators allied with Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa insist the ICC arrest warrant against him has no legal force in the Philippines. But international law, treaty obligations, and the ICC’s own confirmation of the warrant tell a different story. Here’s why the arguments against the warrant do not hold up under closer legal scrutiny.Continue Reading
The Department of Justice says Philippine law provides a possible legal pathway to act on an International Criminal Court warrant against Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, citing statutory surrender under RA 9851 and extradition mechanisms—though enforcement depends on political and institutional action.Continue Reading
The arrest of political influencer Franco Mabanta has ignited a political firestorm, raising questions about online propaganda networks, digital power brokers and alleged extortion at the highest levels of Philippine politics.Continue Reading
