Kidnapping in the time of Duterte
If this was kidnapping, it was kidnapping in style. Convince the three ICC judges of Pre-Trial Chamber I that it was a crime.
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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.
Rodrigo Duterte’s cards: China exile or bust?
COMMENTARY: But what if Duterte doesn’t get home and chooses to live the life of an exile in China?
Loren Legarda fattens her dynasty
In the certified list of candidates for Antique Representative, the name of Sen. Loren Legarda’s brother appeared as “Legarda, AA Inday Loren.”
Teresita De Lima and her Edsa story
Bongbong Marcos now wants us to forget Edsa. But we simply can’t
No Makapilis must be in the Senate
Today we have modern-day Makapilis who want to be senators.
The very cunning word salad of Chiz Escudero
Escudero: Walang sinabing immediately ang Saligang Batas. Ang sinabi ng Saligang Batas ay “shall forthwith proceed with trial.”Dictionary’s definition of forthwith: immediately, directly, instantly, now, without any delay, right away, straightaway, straight off, at once.
SC’s slap on the wrist of Judge Romeo Buenaventura
The High Court found Buenaventura guilty of misconduct, but for delaying the resolution of De Lima’s third case. His punishment: a fine of P36,000.That is peanuts for a judge who comes from a political dynasty counting more than two members in politics.
Duterte-gullible Davao City and the Numbeo deception
What should a local media do when reporting about Numbeo’s Davao City landing in third place? It can certainly report, but it must temper it necessarily with what Numbeo is and how its crowd sourcing works. It goes without saying that mass media like community newspapers have the capacity to enable its audience to make rational decisions.
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.
