The women in Duterte’s ICC life
Duterte would rather see women as subjects of his male domination.The reality has changed overnight. As fate would have it, all three judges sitting for his pre-trial in the International Criminal Court are women.
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ICC rebukes Duterte camp twice on first hearing day
On the first appearance of former president Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court in The Hague, the Pre-Trial Chamber 1 rebuked his camp twice.
Duterte makes first appearance before the ICC via video link: confirmation of charges hearing set for Sept. 23
The Chamber verified the identity of the suspect and ensured that he was clearly informed of the crimes he is alleged to have committed and of his rights under the Rome Statute of the ICC in a language he fully understands and speaks.
PH govt can turn over Duterte to ICC; Duterte may ask Hague tribunal for ‘interim release’
The Philippine government has the option to speed up the turnover of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the ICC following his arrest on Tuesday upon arrival from Hong Kong.
Celebrating Woman Power
March designated as International Women’s month not only celebrates women’s contribution to society but also underscores acts of inequality and harassment that women continue to be subjected to. Photos by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files
Bongbong evades, lies about Edsa
People Power—truthfully against tyranny and dictatorship—is still alive. And it is stirring.
The rise of dark candidates in Philippine elections
The populist framework comes to mind, as we are about to elect the game show host and comedian Willie Revillame to the Senate.
Bukas na liham kay Mark Zuckerberg mula sa fact-checkers ng mundo, makalipas ang siyam na taon
Sa pag-anunsyo ng Meta ng pagtatapos ng fact-checking sa Estados Unidos, nagbabala ang mga kasangga sa programa sa dagok nito sa ganap na kawastuhan online at mga potensyal na pandaigdigang kahihinatnan
An open letter to Mark Zuckerberg from the world’s fact-checkers, nine years later
As Meta announces end to US fact-checking, program partners warn of setback for accuracy online and potential global consequences
Why no more Tulfo must be in the Senate
Both Erwin and Ben are currently in a statistical tie in surveys on the top senatorial candidates for this coming May elections. Their populist followers are expected to dismiss talks of their fallibility. The argument is that after all, what is the present Senate but a group of impartiality-challenged stooges of their political patrons. That basest of senates is now tolerated – how do you explain Willie Revillame landing within the top six of current surveys? Erwin is poised to land No. 1 in the elections, his brother Ben not far behind.
