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Akbayan party-list Representative Chel Diokno filed a bill allowing private citizens to directly initiate forfeiture cases against erring government officials. In the midst of high-profile government corruption investigations, Diokno filed House Bill 6619 that would empower private citizens to take an active role in recovering stolen money from corrupt officials. The bill also seeks to update a 65-year-old law, Republic …

The Supreme Court (SC) allowed the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) to continue representing the government in cases that challenged the legality of the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte who was turned over to the International Criminal Court (ICC) last March. The high tribunal granted OSG’s manifestation to re-enter its appearance as the government’s counsel after the institution …

In a political climate thick with anger, exhaustion and uncertainty, Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray’s words at the November 30 Trillion Peso March sliced through the din like a siren: “Many are starting to forget why we are angry… our leaders remain silent. Sobrang tahimik, nakakabingi.” It was a lament not merely about noise or its absence, but about a nation slowly surrendering …

LOVE FOR ALL​By: Virginia Rodriguez In a political climate where every move of the President is scrutinized and every policy is weaponized by critics, it has become far too easy to overlook one simple fact: President Marcos Jr. continues to do the work. While political attacks dominate social media feeds, the administration has quietly but steadily pushed forward with programs …

By Tracy Cabrera  DILIMAN, Quezon City — Perhaps as a form of vindication from the involvement of its top officials in widespread corruption in government, state auditors have flagged the Office of the Vice President (OVP) over alleged “discrepancies in documentation” on distributed welfare goods worth ₱110.1 million in 2024. In its Annual Audit Report (AAR) released on Monday, December 1, the …

By Tracy Cabrera  CAMP CRAME, Quezon City — The Philippine National Police (PNP) showed steady coordination and real preparedness in yesterday’s Trillion Peso March as from the PNP’s command center to the streets, detailed police officers worked as one team—alert, organized and fully engaged. Inside the command center, officers monitored real-time updates from drone feeds, CCTV footage and field units across …

Master in investigative journalism from Edinburgh University, San Diego, California, preceded by B.S. Journalism from UP – proved to be a compelling foreshadowing of her shift to business and trade leadership 15 years ago when she started to dabble in international trade, business analysis, project management and stakeholder engagement. A recipient of several international awards, she now returns to her …

The Supreme Court (SC) clarified that individuals declared as fugitives automatically lose their standing in court and thus are barred from seeking judicial relief. According to a recent SC ruling, jurisdiction over an accused person should be acquired through arrest or voluntary surrender and not through any pleading by counsel if the accused is a fugitive.  The decision prevents fugitives …

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque insisted that P500 is sufficient for a family of four to celebrate Noche Buena, based on current prices of basic holiday goods. Addressing rising public opposition to her claim, Roque said, “The Noche Buena celebration… would depend on the number of family members or extended relatives that would be joining.” “The …

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has begun apprehending and impounding unregistered electric bicycles and electric tricycles using national roads starting last Dec. 1. Based on Section 5A of the Land Transportation Traffic Code (Republic Act 4136), all motor vehicles using public roads must be registered with LTO. Electric vehicles, including battery-powered e-bikes, hybrid plug-ins and light electric vehicles (LEVs), are …