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ICC prosecutor and senior trial lawyer Julian Nicholls disclosed that they intend to present 60 to 70 witnesses against Duterte, including around 31 insider witnesses who allegedly have direct knowledge of how the crimes were planned and carried out.
The status conference will tackle administrative matters related to the trial against Duterte, including the date to start trial, use of anticipated evidence, languages to be used during proceedings, victims’ participation, and the submission of trial briefs.
Former beauty queen Vida Doria Legaspi is observing her 21st year as a painter with an ongoing exhibition called "Tapestry of Woven Dreams" at the second level atrium of The Podium on ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. The exhibit with the group Katha Arts runs until May 28.
Could PGMN be a percursor of what awaits us in the next election season? Newly set up “independent” “news” organizations propping up or taking down candidates, seemingly “boosted” by legacy news organizations (that are owned by persons intimately connected to political dynasties), possibly “assisted” by generative AI? In such a landscape, which media organizations will remain trustworthy?
● Borongan City secures PSF grant for nature-based flood control, serving as model for other LGUs● Technical barriers and lack of resources hinder many LGUs from accessing climate adaptation funds● Tension persists between hard infrastructure preference and push for holistic, data-driven solutions
● Local governments struggle to access People’s Survival Fund due to complex requirements and slow approvals● Eastern Samar faces delays in climate funding as extreme weather worsens in the Philippines● Limited LGU capacity to develop actionable climate adaptation proposals cited as major barrier● Guiuan's decade-long wait for PSF approval highlights lack of feedback and transparency
We come back from a week of reflection on the suffering of Jesus Christ taking to heart the lesson that genuine peace and happiness can only be achieved after we have confronted and dealt with temptations and suffering.
Catholic churches were in a festive mood Sunday recalling the arrival of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem more than 2,000 years ago.
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.
It just seems part of nature’s course that a boy’s falsetto lowers as he moves out of puberty. But some retain or choose to keep that voice the way countertenor Paul Ryan Arcolas does. In his case, he experienced an identity crisis with his voice post-puberty.
