Can 3 high-ranking PNP officials get out of ICC ‘suspects’ list?
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By Ellen Tordesillas
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Jul 26, 2024
Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV said the formal naming of the five former and current PNP officials in Duterte’s drug war probe puts them in the “blue notice” of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol).
Ban POGOs, WPS is ours, says Marcos in 2024 SONA
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By Celine Isabelle Samson
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Jul 22, 2024
An immediate ban on POGOs, underscoring of a bloodless fight against illegal drugs, and a reaffirmation of a commitment to defend territories in the West Philippine Sea are key pronouncements that earned President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. three standing ovations during his third SONA on Monday, July 22.
Malacanang lifts moratorium on Recto Bank oil and gas exploration
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By Rhoanne De Guzman and Theresa Martelino-Reyes
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Jul 18, 2024
Recto Bank is within the country’s 200-nautical mile exclusive economic zone, but is also claimed by China.
Team Philippines sa The Hague: Sa Manlulupig, ‘Di Pasisiil
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By VERA Files
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Jul 10, 2024
Gugunitain ngayong Hulyo 12 ang ikawalong anibersaryo ng pagkapanalo ng Pilipinas laban sa China sa arbitral ruling sa The Hague noong 2016.
FACT CHECK: Marikina bridge did NOT collapse
Several netizens claimed that a bridge in Marikina collapsed amid Typhoon Carina's onslaught. Not true.
Teaching of human rights in PH stuck in infancy stage; advocates cite youth’s role in promotion
"When youth are involved in matters relating to them or concerning them, decisions are better informed and hopefully, outcomes are more inclusive." —Sarah Jane Elago, former Kabataan Partylist representative (from UP IHR Human Rights Education in PH Public Forum)
Where is Hong Jiang Yang?
From the current Senate hearings of Sen. Risa Hontiveros on the alleged POGO crimes and Guo Hua Ping, that Michael Yang’s brother, identified as Hong Jiang Yang, has navigated himself around the other POGOs in the country, such as the one in Bamban, Tarlac.
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On several occasions, Duterte cursed and criticized Marcos, even calling him a drug addict.
News Highlights
The ICC Probe
FACT CHECK: Dela Rosa claims no need for ICC probe given conviction of cops involved NEEDS CONTEXT
by VERA Files
This was not the first time that Dela Rosa questioned the ICC's involvement in the victims' pursuit of justice.
South China Sea
Dengcoy Miel tackles West Philippine Sea in Sacred Shores exhibit
by R.C. Ladrido
In Sacred Shores, Dengcoy Miel reflects on the idea of ownership, sovereignty, and territory amidst Filipinos’ seeming apathy to the issue.
Arts & Culture
Artist Tin Garcia transforms grief into art
by Elizabeth Lolarga
The gigantic, 16-foot tall Alice sculpture took around seven months to complete. She said she chose to execute it on “a grand and grey scale to capture the overwhelming emotions associated with grief and to make a bold statement that can’t be ignored.”