The Commission on Elections has assured the public that the 2028 National and Local Elections (NLE) will proceed as mandated under the Constitution, even amid concerns raised about their possible postponement. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia said the poll body is already deep into preparations for the May 2028 elections, which are now about 50 to 60 percent underway. “On the …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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BALI, INDONESIA—Southeast Asia is taking bold steps to professionalize its sporting landscape, with regional leaders affirming the Bali Declaration on Youth and Sports and unveiling plans to elevate the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) to global standards. The initiative includes the creation of new flagship competitions such as the Southeast Asia Marathon Series (SEAMS) and the Southeast Asia Pro Cycling …
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A sound investment for local tourism and the sport of karate that will pay off dividends immediately and beyond. This was how Karate ng Pilipinas Sports Federation Inc. president Ricky Lim described the country’s hosting of the Karate One Youth League presented by the Philippine Sports Commission set May 14 to 17 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay …
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OLYMPIC Council of Asia (OCA) president Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani put his imprimatur on the country’s hosting of the Seventh Cebu Asian Beach Games (ABG) 2028 during a recent courtesy call with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in Malacañang. “Sheik Al Thani discussed with the President [Marcos] the importance of sports cooperation on top of the support on the …
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DeokJin Seo won by decision over Henry Anduque to reinforce his position as one of the fast-rising mainstays of Universal Reality Combat Champion (URCC) Fight Club recently at the G Side Night Club in Tomas Morato, Quezon City. Seo is a South Korean fighter who has been a notable figure in the Philippine mix martial arts aside from being involved …
Read More »By REYN GALLO Defending champion Team Liquid Philippines continued to stamp their class and secure the first upper bracket spot in the MPL Philippines Season 17 with still a week left in the regular season. Gunning for a three-peat, the Cavalry made their title bid apparent early, sweeping the first half of the eliminations with an impressive 7-0 record before …
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By DIEGO C. CAGAHASTIAN Things are developing fast for the nickel industry in Southeast Asia. If there is one good thing that happened in the ongoing 2026 Asean Sustainability Summit in Cebu City, it is this piece of news about the Philippines and Indonesia joining their resources and expertise together in the production of nickel. Nickel is very much in …
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