Pamilacan Island’s Uneven Transition from Marine Wildlife Hunting to Ecotourism
Pamilacan Island in Bohol has become a popular ecotourism site but it remains a source of livelihood for fisherfolk.
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Week 15, impeachment wrap: Sara trial narrowed to 1 charge; defense cries foul
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.
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.
Binalbagan River residents express concern as milling season opens
The start of the sugar milling season is a concern for residents along the Binalbagan river who say the stench and waste water from the mills affect their health.
Week 14, impeachment trial: Sara Duterte’s alleged P818M undeclared assets and unexplained wealth
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.
The Story China Wants You to Swallow
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.
Original charges against Duterte stay; ICC rejects defense’s motion to refile charges
The charges against former president Rodrigo Duterte submitted by the prosecution in July 2025 and confirmed in April 2026 remain without changes as the Trial Chamber III of the International Criminal Court rejected the motion of the defense counsel to refile them.
Xinjiang & China’s Blue Miracle: Desert Fish Farming in Xinjiang
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.
More Filipinos encounter scams in 2026; 1 in 5 parents say children were victimized – Report
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.
ICC judges: Duterte is fit to stand trial
COMMENTARY: As the Duterte trial begins next month on November 30, his family and supporters will be assured of a court of law capable of unbiased and accessible justice.
