VERA Files
The government asks China to honor the arbitral tribunal’s ruling on the West Philippine Sea, but refuses to follow the Supreme Court’s 15-0 decision on the ICC.
Duterte, who faces being summoned by the ICC over drug-related killings during his term, says with a veiled warning: “Wala akong away kay presidente, unless you want to join into the fray.”
It was a black September day in 2016. That was the day when senators killed the rule of law in the chamber that they fondly call august (August: respected, illustrious, prestigious; words that no longer apply by any means, even faintly, to our present Senate).
Let’s help Sara Duterte trace how the grand dilemma of her confidential funds began.
Public utilities, government agencies, banks and credit card companies treat customers and subscribers as if they are cash cows while their service leaves much to be desired.
Who is onion-skinned? One who is infamously volatile made the charge.
Let’s be vigilant that those resting in the cemeteries won’t turn up in the ballots for Halloween.
Newspaper reports quoting members of Congress are describing Pres. Ferdinand Marcos’ war on drugs as “bloodless” which are negated by what is happening on the ground.
We should bear in mind that barangay leaders are supposed to represent the people to bring about much-needed changes in grassroots communities, not as extensions of political clans.