How the Philippines beat China in The Hague
The Philippines outmaneuvered China on the West Philippine Sea dispute at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague by refusing to play the Asian superpower’s game.
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FACT CHECK: Pahayag ni Lotilla na ‘mas malinis na kapalit’ ang LNG para sa tradisyunal na fossil fuels kailangan ng konteksto
Inulit ni Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla ang kanyang pahayag na “mas malinis” ito (LNG) kaysa sa tradisyunal na fossil fuels. Kailangan nito ng konteksto.
Reconsidering Emilio Aguinaldo through artifacts
In a recent lecture, historian Ambeth Ocampo challenged his audience to look at Emilio Aguinaldo -- “the hero we love to hate,”-- in a different light as he discussed the Philippine flag, the national anthem, and a narra table
FACT SHEET: Are sovereignty and sovereign rights the same banana?
Marcos was “horrified” that an alleged agreement between Duterte and China may have “compromised” the territory, the sovereignty and the sovereign rights of the Philippines.
FACT SHEET: Is there a ‘fourth mode’ of Cha-cha?
Former Supreme Court chief justice Reynato Puno said adopting such an interpretation to forward RBH Nos. 6 and 7 “will invite a serious constitutional challenge” because Bernas’ personal views were “never discussed” by the framers of the 1987 Constitution.
FACT SHEET: Mindanao secession: Is it possible under Philippine, international laws and UN process?
Former president Rodrigo Duterte raised the idea of Mindanao seceding from the Philippines, saying that local political forces would be regrouping in Davao to establish a movement for Mindanao independence.
What is this Bagong Pilipinas?
Bagong Pilipinas is the “[Bongbong Marcos] Administration’s brand of governance and leadership.”
Ano ba ang ambag ng SK?
Para saan ba ang Sangguniang Kabataan at ano ang ambag nito sa demokrasya?
FACT SHEET: Why Air Passenger Bill of Rights matters
Mounting complaints about flight cancellations and delays, as well as offloading and other inefficiencies in the services of airline companies, prompted calls for a tougher policy to protect the rights of air passengers.
FACT SHEET: Is the Philippine debt still ‘manageable’?
At the start of 2023, an international debt watcher reported that the Philippines is among the few countries that will see a decline in their debt stock “by several percentage points” based on projected high nominal GDP growth.
