Former president Rodrigo Duterte spoke candidly during his journey to The Hague, acknowledging the legal challenges he faces related to his controversial war on drugs, which has led to an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). “I’m about to land sa Hague, galing ako Dubai nag-stopover. It’s a long haul; it’s a […]

Former presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo dismissed a sedition complaint filed against his erstwhile boss as “foolish,” claiming ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial remark about killing senators was simply a joke. “Ano ba itong bansa natin? Hindi ka na pwedeng magbiro?” Panelo asked. “Magbibiro ka lang, pa-file-an ka na ng kaso. Wala ba tayong demokrasya?” Panelo […]

Toxic watchdog BAN Toxics is calling on content creators and online sellers to remove social media posts, advertisements, and listings promoting banned skin-lightening products containing hazardous mercury. Recent monitoring by the group found these illegal products widely advertised on platforms like TikTok, Facebook Reels, and e-commerce sites such as Lazada and Shopee. Last year, BAN […]

A U.S. Embassy vehicle with diplomatic plates was ticketed on Friday morning for illegally using the EDSA Busway along Ortigas Avenue in Pasig City. The driver, an American, failed to present a valid license and instead showed his diplomatic passport, according to the Department of Transportation – Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation (DOTr-SAICT). […]

Retired Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio, convenor of political coalition 1Sambayan, warned a few days before the House of Representatives’ decision to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte that the effort would likely reset to zero due to procedural and political constraints. In an interview with journalist Christian Esguerra on the Facts First YouTube channel on […]

Lawyer and civic leader Ferdinand Topacio on Monday criticized the government’s handling of a recent espionage incident, calling it “clumsy” and “amateurish.” Speaking at a press conference at Kamuning Bakery Café in Quezon City, Topacio voiced concerns that the accusations could strain diplomatic relations with China, a country with which the Philippines has significant ties. […]

Diplomats, government officials, and Filipino-Chinese community leaders gathered in Manila on January 19 to usher in the Chinese New Year, marking a significant occasion with renewed hopes for prosperity and strengthened ties between the Philippines and China. This year, the celebration holds added meaning as it coincides with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between […]

As poverty and food security rise, government efforts remain insufficient.

The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines denied allegations of state-sponsored hacking after a Bloomberg report claimed Chinese hackers had infiltrated the Philippine government’s executive branch and stolen sensitive data over a yearslong campaign. In a statement released on Wednesday, the embassy emphasized China’s consistent stance against cyberattacks, asserting that the country “firmly opposes and cracks […]

Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), has called on Filipinos to unite in hope as the Church enters the Jubilee Year of 2025. In his pastoral letter marking the beginning of the Jubilee, Cardinal David emphasized that despite challenges, the Filipino spirit remains rooted in […]