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Families of victims in the controversial war on drugs strongly opposed former President Rodrigo Duterte’s request for interim release from detention in The Hague, warning that granting such privilege could endanger their lives and destabilize the country. In a pleading dated June 25, 2025, Paolina Massidda, principal counsel of the Office of Public Counsel for Victims, urged the International Criminal …

The recent tragedy in a small-scale mining site in Nueva Vizcaya, where several miners suffocated to death inside an illegally dug tunnel, is a stark reminder of the hidden dangers lurking beneath the surface of poorly regulated mining operations.  Once again, the nation is confronted with the devastating cost of neglect and inaction—lives lost not to nature’s fury, but to …

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) recently recognized several government institutions for making the highest payments toward long-overdue social insurance premiums, covering obligations from October 2007 to December 2024 that were collected throughout 2024 and 2025. GSIS President and General Manager Jose Arnulfo “Wick” Veloso led the awarding ceremony during the GSIS Stakeholders’ Dialogue held at Sequoia Hotel Manila Bay. …

AI has recently released an interesting study or survey if not a news feed. It has ranked four Filipino film directors in prominence and relevance. Among the filmmakers, dead or living, rated were Brillante Ma. Mendoza, Lino Brocka, Lav Diaz and Eric Oteyza de Guia, better known as Kidlat Tahimik. That’s how discriminating Artificial Intelligence is for it exclusively concentrated …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s recent directive to fast-track the rehabilitation of the iconic San Juanico Bridge is more than just an infrastructure order—it is a bold affirmation of how national landmarks can serve as vital arteries of economic and cultural revitalization. Spanning 2.16 kilometers and linking the islands of Samar and Leyte, the San Juanico Bridge is not only …

By Tracy Cabrera In response to a surge in complaints about fraudulent loan schemes, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) has rolled out a nationwide crackdown on abusive online lending applications (OLAs). PAOCC Executive Director Gilbert Cruz announced the formal launch of the initiative, which seeks to curb the growing number of consumer complaints against online lending operators who resort …

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has voiced his opposition to proposals urging certain senator-judges to inhibit themselves from the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, arguing that such actions could actually work in the vice president’s favor. In a press briefing, Pimentel explained that the outcome of the impeachment proceedings hinges on how many senators vote to …

The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) clarified recently that it is no longer a party respondent in the just compensation case involving Hacienda Luisita, Inc. (HLI), following a ruling by the Court of Appeals (CA). In a press statement, LANDBANK said it was formally dropped as a respondent in the case titled Hacienda Luisita, Inc. vs. Land Bank of …

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has voted to cancel the registration of the Duterte Youth party-list, despite its recent victory securing three seats in the 2025 midterm elections. The decision, issued by Comelec’s Second Division, resolves a long-pending petition that questioned the legality of the group’s accreditation.  While the ruling is a major blow to the party-list group, it is …

Pope Leo XIV has issued a powerful appeal to world leaders, urging them to reject the path of war and embrace peace, warning that modern conflicts and advanced weaponry are dragging humanity into deeper barbarism. Addressing the faithful during his weekly General Audience at Saint Peter’s Square, the pontiff echoed the words of his predecessors, Pope Francis and Pope Pius …