Editor's Pick

The Fourth Gulf War

Commentary

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By Jose Antonio Custodio

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Mar 14, 2026

Given the limited capabilities of the Iranians, the threat to Filipino workers in the Middle East is not as serious as painted by journalists engaged in sensationalist reporting and commentary… The real threat to the Philippines is the economic fall out of the war especially in oil supplies. That will affect every single Filipino as prices will inevitably increase causing more hardship to a nation that is still recovering from the COVID pandemic’s disastrous effects on the economy.

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Will the ICC accept Panelo as defense lawyer?

Commentary

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By Antonio J. Montalvan II

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Mar 9, 2026

The second thing I remember was of Panelo dozing off during the hearings. He was seated next to the aging and infirm Salvador Medialdea who was on his right. Panelo's head was tilted to the left, almost touching the seat on his left. ICC is keen on preventing any disturbance in the public gallery. Within clear sight of us, an ICC security personnel approached the dozing Panelo to wake him up from dreamland.

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The mouth that roared: Rodrigo Duterte’s rhetoric on trial

Commentary

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By Tita C. Valderama

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Mar 2, 2026

Can a head of state be held accountable not only for what he did, but also for what he said? In the end, it may not be a secret memo or a taped call that will bring down “the Punisher,” but the echo of his own voice.

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Prosecution and defense face off with opposing pleas on last day of Duterte’s ICC confirmation hearing

News

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By Ellen Tordesillas

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Feb 28, 2026

The Prosecution and the Victims : Former president Rodrigo Duterte masterminded the killing of thousands of mostly poor Filipinos and there is evidence to support this. Charges against the detained former leader must be confirmed so he can face trial for his crimes.The Defense: Duterte murdered no one. Charges against him must be dismissed and he should be allowed to go home to Davao

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Day 3 of confirmation of charges hearing: Kaufman challenges link between Duterte speeches, killings

FACT CHECK: Videos of crying OFWs in Middle East AI-GENERATED

AI-generated videos of crying overseas Filipino workers in the "Middle East" are circulating online. Don't fall for it.

Arts & Culture

Vintage kitchen tools: Behind every feast and celebration

Long before air fryers and breadmakers, convenience in a Philippine kitchen comes with various manual tools and implements that enable a household to host feasts and celebrations, aside from the everyday demands of feeding a family.