Editor's Pick

Week 15, impeachment wrap: Sara trial narrowed to 1 charge; defense cries foul

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By Tita C. Valderama

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Oct 16, 2026

The Oct. 13 withdrawal left the Senate impeachment court to decide only whether Duterte amassed unexplained wealth, inaccurately declared her assets and failed to divest herself of business interests.

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Week 14, impeachment trial: Sara Duterte’s alleged P818M undeclared assets and unexplained wealth

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By Tita C. Valderama

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Oct 11, 2026

The next test will be whether prosecutors can demonstrate how the figures were calculated, establish which assets legally belonged to Duterte, and show that any omissions or discrepancies violated disclosure or other laws.

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The Story China Wants You to Swallow

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By Ian Urbina

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Oct 11, 2026

Salmon in the Philippines is considered food for rich people. It’s nutritious but since it’s imported (mostly from Chile and Norway), it’s expensive for ordinary Filipinos. Chinese food technology research offers the enticing prospect of making affordable salmon prices. But it’s not that simple, as the research by Washington-based journalist Ian Urbina shows.

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Xinjiang & China’s Blue Miracle: Desert Fish Farming in Xinjiang

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By Ian Urbina

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Oct 10, 2026

China is marketing fish from Xinjiang as a triumph of technology and frontier development. But behind the sales pitch lies a deeper struggle over fraud, trust, and the political remaking of a heavily scrutinized region.

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More Filipinos encounter scams in 2026; 1 in 5 parents say children were victimized – Report

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By Valerie Joyce Nuval

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Oct 9, 2026

Eighty-four percent of Filipino adults encountered a scam this year, up from 77% in 2025, according to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance’s State of Scams Philippines 2026 report.

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FACT CHECK Online Posts

FACT CHECK: Photo of Marcoleta back in the Senate AI-MANIPULATED

A photo showing Sen. Rodante Marcoleta back in the Senate is AI-manipulated. He remains detained at the New Quezon City Jail on a plunder charge.

News

Blanket ban on social media may push Filipino minors to ‘unregulated spaces’

Doreen Murata, Digital Advocacy of the Child Rights Network: A blanket social media ban is "not the most appropriate way" to protect children online.

Commentary Impeachment

Impeachment trial: An effort to normalize accountability

David San Juan: The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is important because it shows continued vigilance over the process… and answers the questions of citizens still undecided on the VP’s guilt or innocence on the charges.