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The Supreme Court of the Philippines has disbarred a lawyer for falsifying his Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) compliance number in court pleadings, ruling that the act constituted serious dishonesty and gross violation of professional ethics. In a per curiam decision released Thursday, the SC en banc ordered the disbarment of Jose R. Hidalgo for violating the Code of Professional …

The Department of Justice said Thursday it is currently evaluating a complaint filed by Energy Secretary Sharon Garin against Batangas lawmaker Leandro Leviste and officials of a renewable energy firm over alleged failure to deliver on a government contract. According to the DOJ, the complaint—filed personally by Garin last Wednesday—has not yet been formally docketed and remains under initial assessment. …

The Department of Foreign Affairs’ optimistic tone on the progress of negotiations for a mutually acceptable Code of Conduct (COC) in the West Philippine Sea is, at best, cautiously welcome—and at worst, prematurely celebratory. Timing, after all, matters.  The announcement comes just before the ASEAN Summit in Cebu, where China is expected to engage regional leaders while simultaneously projecting itself as a responsible …

The days just passed need some commenting and reflection.  I did not hear nor read anything about May 6 – formerly celebrated as the day that the island fortress of Corregidor fell to the Japanese invaders during World War Two, not World War Eleven as a public official was maritessed to have said. We remembered last April 9 as the Fall of Bataan Day and …

The road leading to the Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is increasingly becoming a battlefield of political maneuvering and disinformation. The vacuum created by the Duterte camp’s refusal to directly and comprehensively answer the allegations dissected at the House Justice Committee has allowed speculation, propaganda, and conspiracy theories to flourish. Instead of confronting the charges head-on, the strategy appears …

REALPOLITIKBy Benjie Alejandro “Filipino, Japanese, and American soldiers rejoiced during the Balikatan drills when the Japanese missile successfully sank the BRP Quezon 70.” To the casual observer, it was a spectacle of military precision. But to those who value history and national dignity, it was a troubling act: the deliberate sinking of a Philippine naval vessel, once a proud part …

LOVE FOR ALL​By: Virginia Rodriguez Every day, the brave men and women of the Philippine National Police put their lives on the line to protect communities, preserve peace, and uphold the law. Whether responding to emergencies, managing public safety, assisting during disasters, or maintaining order in busy urban centers and remote provinces, police officers carry a responsibility that demands courage, …

Japan is positioning the Philippines at the front of the line for a massive new energy support initiative, signaling deepening ties between Manila and Tokyo at a time of global fuel uncertainty. During a visit to Manila, Japan’s special envoy Fumio Kishida expressed confidence that the Philippines could be among the first recipients of assistance under a planned USD10 billion …

As soaring fuel costs continue to drive up prices of basic goods, Arsenio Balisacan cautioned against calls for a uniform wage increase across the country, insisting that salary adjustments should remain region-specific. The Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) chief emphasized that any decision on wages must go through proper consultation among stakeholders. “We would want all the parties …

Environmental regulators have flagged serious operational lapses at the Navotas sanitary landfill, pointing to failures in basic waste management practices that may have fueled the recent fire. In a briefing, Janice Pammit of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) said multiple factors likely contributed to the incident, including methane buildup intensified by extreme heat. …