MANILA, Philippines โ Death carries a powerful legal consequence in Philippine criminal law. It can stop a criminal case in its tracks. This reality has […]
Bangsamoro Leaders’ Partnership That Crosses Political Lines to Bring Peace, Healthcare, and Hope to Ligawasan Communities
PIKIT, Cotabato โ The people still need help. That is one thing that has remained remarkably simple in a region where political boundaries can be complicated That shared reality brought Bangsamoro Parliament Member Kadil Sinolinding Jr. โ better known as โDoc Jojoโ โ and Ligawasan Vice Mayor Jenaida Abas together on Friday, August 28, for talks aimed at strengthening cooperation…
5,000 Cops Deployed to BARMM: Massive Security Operation Launched as Region Braces for First-Ever Parliamentary Election
BARMM deploys thousands of security forces as governors, police, and military brace for the region's first parliamentary elections on September 14. (John Unson) COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Thousands of police officers are being mobilized across the Bangsamoro region as authorities brace for a potentially tense election day in areas already identified as hotspots. With the clock ticking toward September 14,…
Indian National Arrested in Zamboanga Sibugay Over Violations of Law Protecting Women and Children
IPIL, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAYโ Police arrested an Indian national in this town after a court issued a warrant accusing him of three counts of allegedly violating the Philippinesโ law protecting women and children from violence. The arrest was carried out under a valid judicial warrant, police said, although authorities did not disclose the specific allegations or circumstances behind the three cases…
Could New Mexicoโs Meta Ruling Change Meta’s Social Media Platforms?
A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta Platforms to pay $567 million and make sweeping changes to how Facebook and Instagram protect children, in a landmark case that could have…
AI Boom or Water Crisis? Philippines’ Massive Pax Silica Hub Puts Scarce Resources to the Test
New Clark City was formerly military land hosting US bases, but it is now a master-planned area along the Luzon Economic Corridor. The Philippines hopes this site will help it…
Digital Age, Same Old Battles: Disinformation Weaponized Against Indigenous Peoples
The Philippines likes to celebrate its digital riseโand not without reason. We are among the most connected populations in the world, spending hours online, shaping conversations, influencing elections, and increasingly,…
Who Was Maria Catalina CabralโAnd Why Investigators Were Still Chasing Answers When She Died
Former Public Works Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral, one of the most senior career officials ever to serve at the Department of Public Works and Highways […]
FACT CHECK: Does The Ombudsman Have โNo Jurisdictionโ Over The Vice President?
Claim: โWala pong jurisdiction ang Ombudsman sa Vice President dahil siya ay impeachable official.โ Rating: MISLEADING Why we fact-checked this A viral graphic circulating on […]
ANALYSIS: The Silent Burden On DPWH Engineers: Cabralโs Death And The Politics Of Flood-Control Projects
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 […]
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 against the International Criminal Court (ICC) because of former Philippine […]
Suspected Exoplanet Turns Out To Be Rare Cosmic Collision โ Study
MANILA, Philippines โ What astronomers once hailed as a potential new exoplanet has now been unmasked as cosmic collision: the fading glow of a violent, […]
EXPLAINER | Why The ICC Is Pushing Back Against New US Sanctions On Its Judges
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has sharply criticized the United Statesโ latest move to impose sanctions on two of its sitting judges, warning that the […]
Bangsamoro Lawmaker Delivers Food Aid To Malnourished Moro Children
COTABATO PROVINCE, Philippines โ Malnourished Moro children in two predominantly Muslim communities received rice and other basic food supplies this week as part of a […]
DOST Backs Zamboanga Sibugay Fabricatorโs Tech Upgrade To Boost Roofing Production
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines โ A local metals and engineering fabricator in Zamboanga Sibugay is ramping up its manufacturing capacity after receiving technology upgrading support from […]
FACT CHECK: Viral โSaudi Princessโ Quote Attacking ICC Over Duterte Case Is Fake
A quote circulating online and attributed to a supposed โPrincess Amirah Nasir Khalifa of Saudi Arabiaโ criticizing the International Criminal Courtโs (ICC) jurisdiction over former […]
From Marawi To Bondi: Why The Philippinesโ Battle With Extremism Is Back In Focus
The Philippines is once again under international scrutiny after Australian authorities confirmed that the gunmen behind the deadly Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney had spent […]
Marcos Rejects Claims Philippines Is ISIS Training Ground After Sydney Shooting
MANILA, Philippines โ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has strongly rejected claims that the Philippines is an ISIS training hotspot, after foreign media reports linked the […]