Global fact-checkers soldier on despite funding cuts
META platforms may have cut funding for fact-checking organizations but Asian fact-checkers are finding ways to continue the fight, even with political pressure.
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The kunwari war of Rodrigo Duterte
The falsehood has been relentlessly repeated that it has become the truth to those who want to believe it: Duterte eliminated the dregs of society. Did he? He didn't.
What’s probably next in the Iran War?
Given the manner in which the Trump administration has been derisive of allies and even dismissive of genuine offers of assistance, the Americans might just end up winning the battle and losing the peace in Iran. However, would that matter for Trump? Probably not as he and his cronies would probably be making a killing on Iran’s oil industry because nowadays, U.S. national security is not just defined as the interests of the U.S. itself, but how best will it fill up Trump’s corrupt pockets.
When the kitchen feels the crisis
Filipinos are resilient. We always find ways to cope. But we shouldn’t have to keep surviving problems that could have been prevented. We deserve leadership that plans ahead.
Ang kalbaryo ng mamamayang Filipino
Hindi na kailangan pang magpenitensya ang mga mamamayan sa darating na Mahal na Araw. Ngayon pa lang hirap na ang lahat sa pinapasang krus dulot ng pagtaas ng presyo ng diesel at gasolina.
The altar of Duterte idolatry in the Archdiocese of Davao
Validating the DDS agenda to “bring him home" has effectively made Archbishop Romulo Valles and the entire archdiocesan clergy as purveyors of fake news. By allowing a skewed political agenda within the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is an open defiance of church canon law.
Advocates push urgent policies on youth sex education, prevention of early pregnancy and statutory rape
CPD executive Director Lisa Grace Bersales: When a child becomes a mother, something has gone terribly wrong. These are girls who should be in school, discovering their dreams—not raising children before they even understand adulthood.
Oil price hike and cash aid
The long-suffering Filipinos are already feeling the additional burden spurred by oil price hike.
Priests who defend Duterte from the pulpit
Priests have a duty to form the consciences of the faithful regarding moral and social issues. This often interacts with politics but is distinct from partisan campaigning. For instance, priests should preach on Catholic Social Teaching, including the protection of life, care for the poor, and religious liberty. Indeed, they must help laypeople analyze candidates and policies based on Catholic principles, without telling them whom to vote for.
From monarchy to Islamic rule to war in Iran: A personal account (Part 2)
I still hope to revisit an unshackled and prosperous Iran where citizens can enjoy the beautiful poetry of Rumi and Hafez in peace; where the women are allowed to read, go to school, speak their minds without fear – and wear their hijabs and chadors by choice.
