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By VERA Files

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Nov 30, 2025

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Relatives of EJK victims: ‘Rodrigo Duterte, stay safe sa Hague!’

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By Bullit Marquez

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Nov 29, 2025

Relief and then, joy filled the room after the presiding judge of the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court in The Hague announced that they rejected the appeal of former president Rodrigo Duterte for an interim release.

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Duterte stays in detention; ICC Appeals Chamber rejects appeal for interim release

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By Rhoanne De Guzman

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Nov 28, 2025

The five-person Appeals Chamber unanimously rejected all three grounds that Duterte’s lawyers raised to reverse the pre-trial chamber’s decision, saying the defense team “failed to demonstrate error” in PTC’s assessment.

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New PH-Chinese studies hub opens; overseas Chinese gather in Manila vs Taiwan independence

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By Frances Mangosing

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Nov 23, 2025

China-related activities in the country: The Diliman College in Quezon City launched Nov. 18 a new academic center aimed at reshaping the negative perception of China. This followed a large gathering of overseas Chinese citizens at the Century Park Hotel in Manila in October, opposing Taiwan independence while promoting unification with the mainland.

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‘Solid North’ lawmakers press PH delegation to COP11 to reject tobacco control measures

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By Booma Cruz

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Nov 21, 2025

The alliance expressed “firm opposition” to proposals calling for an end to government support to tobacco farmers, imposing quotas on the manufacture and importation of tobacco products, and banning or phasing out of tobacco sales.

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FACT CHECK Online Posts

FACT CHECK: Trump did NOT join crowd chanting for Duterte

A viral video on Facebook claims that U.S. President Donald Trump joined a crowd supposedly chanting "Duterte" in support of former president Rodrigo Duterte. This is false.

Earth Files News

Salcedo confronts stronger storms, its youth push for accountability

Salcedo's 2023 Municipal Resolution on Climate Accountability was the first in the Philippines to formally name major fossil fuel companies and recognize their contribution to climate risks experienced locally.

Commentary

Ready for what, exactly, VP Sara?

Filipinos are tired of leaders who demand trust yet refuse transparency, who promise accountability yet shield their own, who speak of readiness yet offer no vision beyond survival and spite. If Sara Duterte insists she is "ready," the public has every right to ask: ready for what — another round of secrecy, showmanship and selective outrage?