Archive - News Year 2017 all 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 Items per page 18 12 18 24 30 News Martial law in Mindanao ‘dress rehearsal’ for authoritarian rule — Monsod Christian Monsod said there was a “a bigger agenda” in the declaration of martial law. By MARIA FEONA IMPERIAL | May 28, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News Magdalo: No affiliation with Maute Rep. Gary C. Alejano of the Magdalo Party-list denounced as malicious and irresponsible the reports being spread by a former undersecretary in the Arroyo administration linking their organization to the Maute Group whose terrorist campaign in Marawi City President Duterte said compelled him to declare Martial Law in Mindanao on May 23. By Ellen T. Tordesillas | May 28, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News Duterte: Maute group committed act of rebellion in Marawi City President Rodrigo Duterte has called the clashes in Marawi City between the Maute group and government forces an act of rebellion, which is one of the justifications for the imposition of Martial Law and the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus under the Constitution. By Ellen T. Tordesillas | May 26, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News Duterte allies in Congress support martial law; opposition calls for vigilance Malacanang allies in Congress supported the President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of martial law in Mindanao Tuesday while the opposition called for the public to remain vigilant. By Verlie Q. Retulin | May 24, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News Martial law in Mindanao: A timeline These are the events leading to the declaration. By VERA Files | May 24, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News Crashes involving motorcycles on the rise The number of road crashes involving motorcycles in Metro Manila is rising. By ZHANDER CAYABYAB | May 23, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News Modernization or Phaseout? Transport groups call it a phaseout, not modernization. By ZHANDER CAYABYAB | May 23, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Was the definition of EJKs changed under the Duterte administration? (UPDATED) Recently appointed foreign affairs chief Alan Peter Cayetano slammed the double standard used by critics of the Duterte administration to define extrajudicial killings (EJKs). By VERA Files | May 21, 2017 | 7-minute read KEEP READING News Justice Carpio tells Duterte to bring to UN Xi’s threat to go to war Senior Associate Justice Antonio T. Carpio said today the Philippines can bring to the United Nations the matter of China’s President Xi Jinping threatening President Duterte that China would wage war if the Philippines starts drilling oil in disputed areas in the South China Sea. By Ellen T. Tordesillas | May 20, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News After the crash: ‘My wife’s life was worth just P200,000’ A measly sum of money that cannot compensate for the loss of a loved one. By Makoi Popioco | May 20, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News COMMENTARY: Distractedly yours Experts need to explain the intricacies of the new law By IRA V. PANGANIBAN | May 20, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News How not to get distracted by your navigation app Miguel Dumaual discusses the do’s and don’ts of using navigation apps on the road By MIGUEL DUMAUAL | May 20, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News Veteran diplomat tells Duterte to stop joking about Mongolia and Turkey joining Asean On the sidelines of the first One Belt, One Road summit in Beijing last week, President Duterte met with Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Jargaltulgyn Erdenebat, prime minister of Mongolia. By Ellen T. Tordesillas | May 19, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News Hold on tight, kiddo What you need to know about children's safety on motorcycles By VJ Bacungan | May 19, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News Implementation issues hound Day 1 of Anti-Distracted Driving Law It was marred with confusion and confrontations between drivers and enforcers. By RAYMOND TRIBDINO AND EVAN ORIAS | May 18, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News Law against distracted driving takes effect May 18 Distracted driving is a growing threat to road safety. By VJ Bacungan | May 18, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News ICC will be the next battleground It was not surprising that the Malacañang-friendly congressmen killed without much fuss the impeachment complaint against President Duterte filed by Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano Monday. By By Ellen T. Tordesillas | May 17, 2017 | 3-minute read KEEP READING News Inconsistencies in implementing the Motorcycle Helmet Law In Central Luzon, 70% of riders don't wear helmets. By IRISH DOTILLOS | May 17, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING Posts pagination Newer posts 1 … 12 13 14 15 16 … 21 Older posts