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Old wounds reopened at the confirmation of charges hearing before the International Criminal Court in The Hague, where prosecutors laid out what they described as a systematic and well-coordinated killing spree linked to the so-called Davao Death Squad. Though former President Rodrigo Duterte was physically absent, his shadow loomed large over the proceedings. For families of the victims, the hearing was more than a …

If Vice President Sara Duterte believes that floating her presidential ambition will intimidate those weighing impeachment complaints against her, she may be overestimating the power of political theater. A declaration of intent to run in 2028 might rattle allies and fence-sitters in the House of Representatives, but it carries no weight in The Hague, where judges of the International Criminal Court are tasked with trying her …

REALPOLITIKBy Benjie Alejandro In politics, as in Rome, the knife comes when least expected. The Ides of March reminds us that power can collapse overnight, often from within, and the Philippines today stands at a similar crossroads.  What was once a calendar marker in ancient Rome has become a metaphor for betrayal, upheaval, and sudden turning points — themes that …

LOVE FOR ALL​By: Virginia Rodriguez There are champions, and then there are symbols. As Bongbong Marcos (PBBM) himself praised, Manny Pacquiao is not only a legendary fighter but a living testament to the strength, discipline, and heart of the Filipino. He is not just a world champion in boxing; he is a champion for every Filipino who dares to dream …

To honor the 84th Anniversary of Valor, the Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB), in partnership with the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) and the Department of National Defense (DND), is proud to announce the return of the 2026 Bataan Freedom March. Slated from February 28 to March 1, 2026, this historic tribute invites civilians, veterans’ descendants, and active ngsservice members to …

A fourth impeachment complaint was filed last week at the House of Representatives against Sara Duterte, accusing her of failing to fully disclose assets in her Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) and allegedly accumulating wealth disproportionate to her lawful income. The verified complaint, lodged by Atty. Nathaniel Cabrera and endorsed by House Committee on Human Rights chair …

The House of Representatives recently approved on final reading a measure requiring electric distribution, cable, and telecommunications companies to assume full responsibility for the safety and proper management of overhead power and communication lines. With 223 affirmative votes, lawmakers passed House Bill No. 7565, or the Safe Overhead Electric Distribution, Cable, and Communications Lines Act, clearing it at the plenary …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed all relevant government agencies to assist in crafting the National Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism/Proliferation Financing Strategy (NACS) for 2026–2030. Acting by presidential authority, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto signed Memorandum Circular No. 113 on February 12, tasking the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), as secretariat of the National AML/CTF Coordinating Committee, to “provide technical and administrative …

Amid fresh developments on Philippine territorial rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and an upcoming debate on the issue, former senator Francis Tolentino expressed dismay over what he described as a divided stance among government officials, warning that such discord only fuels confusion about the legal realities of the dispute. “Gumulo (confusing),” Tolentino said during a media forum he …

The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) has raised concern over declining population growth in several rural provinces, citing findings from the 2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) and shifting demographic patterns nationwide. Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) show that as of July 1, 2024, the country’s population reached 112,729,484 — an increase of 3.69 million from 109.04 million …