May, 2025

• 20 May

  New prosecutor takes over Duterte case in the ICC

  

  By Tracy Cabrera  THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has announced the assumption of new leadership, management and administration of its Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) and including the case against former president Rodrigo’ Rody’ Duterte (FPRRD) in the wake of ICC prosecutor Karim Khan’s leave of absence.  Assuming over the OTP and the litigation of Duterte’s case of …

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• 20 May

  Lady solon questions applied economics in K-12

  

  By Tracy Cabrera  BATASAN HILLS, Quezon City — Noting the four hours of applied economics featured in the K-12 curriculum, Marikina District II representative Stella Luz Quimbo is questioning the Department of Education (DepEd) about the need to include these subjects when not all students take a program related to business or economics. During the hearing of the House committee …

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• 20 May

  ₱4.194-B allocated for 16,000 new teaching positions  

  

  By Tracy Cabrera  MALACAÑANG, Manila — It’s a green light for the creation of 16,000 new teaching positions in public schools for School Year 2025 to 2026 as the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) approved funding based on President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (PBBM)’s directive to strengthen the education sector and ensure sufficient manpower in the country’s educational institutions. According …

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• 20 May

  Pope Leo XIV on Polycrisis: Heed the Voice of the Poor 

  

  By Tracy Cabrera   VATICAN CITY, Rome — Meeting with the pontifical foundation known as the Fondazione Centesimus Annus–Pro Pontifice that is tasked to promote the goals of the Apostolic See, Pope Leo XIV has issued the challenge on helping develop the Church’s Social Doctrine with the “people of God, in this time of great social upheaval.” The Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice …

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• 20 May

  Alyansa and the Pac-Man

  

  TRACES OF TRUTH By Tracy Cabrera  A man is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when he quits. — US president Richard Nixon MAYPAJO, Caloocan City — Midway his term as the country’s chief executive, President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (PBBM) has begun a new battlecry: “Alyansa, all the way!” But none of the candidates of the …

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• 20 May

  DEFTAC celebrates 3 decades of excellence, honors global champions

  

  DEFTAC – Southeast Asia’s pioneering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts elite group – celebrated its three decades of excellence in the sport at the Hillton by recently honoring those who have become champions in the world and Asian tournaments as well the very people behind the organization and the contributors. These world champions include Brielle Bartolome, Thiago Bartolome, Claudia …

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• 20 May

  3 Villar-owned firms, 6 others suspended by PSE

  

  By Tracy Cabrera  AYALA, Makati City — Three firms owned by multi-billionaire Manuel ‘Manny’ Bamba Villar and six other companies were slapped with trading suspensions by the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) due to late filing of financial reports for the year 2024. Suspended were Villar’s Vistamalls, Vista Land and Golden MV Holdings as well as AgriNurture Incorporated (ANI), Waterfront Philippines Incorporated …

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• 20 May

  Converge wins

  

  ALEC Stockton scored 19 of his season-high 33 points in the opening half as Converge FiberX routed skidding Northport Batang Pier, 111-92, in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. Stung by a sorry 66-85 loss to Barangay Ginebra in San Fernando, Pampanga last week, the FiberXers were all business against the Batang Pier with Stockton …

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• 20 May

  Hodge fined 100k, suspended 1 game, Magnolia asst. coach Jose also penalized

  

  MERALCO’s Cliff Hodge was fined P100,000 and suspended for one game by the PBA Commissioner’s Office on Friday. The PBA Commissioner’s Office also slapped Magnolia assistant coach Mon Jose with a P20,000 fine and also a one game suspension for head butting Hodge. The penalties were meted in the aftermath of Wednesday’s game that saw Hodge taking down Magnolia’s Zavier …

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• 20 May

  MPL Philippines officially announces Alamat Awards nominees for Season 15

  

  Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Professional League Philippines (MPL PH) officially announces the nominees for the upcoming Alamat Awards, which will honor the legendary individuals in the MLBB esports scene, including players and coaches, and their epic performances in the league’s 15th iteration. The ceremony will take place on 30 May 2025 at Green Sun Hotel, Makati.   “On its 15th Season, …

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