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From monarchy to Islamic rule to war in Iran: A personal account (Part 2)

By Theresa Martelino-Reyes

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Mar 17, 2026

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11-minute read

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.

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From monarchy to Islamic rule to war in Iran: A personal account (Part 1)

By Theresa Martelino-Reyes

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Mar 17, 2026

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11-minute read

I grew up in Tehran, Iran. My family moved there in 1968 when I was 10 years old. For over a decade, we considered the country our second home.

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Cynicism out, Contemporary Youth Activism in

By Ma. Rizza Francisco

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Mar 3, 2026

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7-minute read

The show of force by the youth at the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power is a manifestation that young Filipinos are woke and understand that a collective voice calling for change is their real strength and power.

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New faces, same fight: 40 years after EDSA People Power Revolution

By AYANNAH RAVEN NUYLES, HERSHEY JUAN

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Feb 28, 2026

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8-minute read

The veterans of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution gathered on Feb. 25, hopeful despite the current political situation, as they are joined by the youth, their eyes wide open and ready to continue the fight to give true meaning to freedom and democracy.

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First time in Sandatahang Dahas monitoring: body dumps of state agents

By Aidrielle Raymundo

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Feb 26, 2026

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15-minute read

For the first time in its one year of monthly monitoring of state-related violence, Sandatahang Dahas recorded body dumps of state agents.

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South China Sea
10 years after arbitral award, Pinoy fishermen struggle for fishing space vs China

10 years after arbitral award, Pinoy fishermen struggle for fishing space vs China

Frances Mangosing

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Feb 24, 2026
New PH-Chinese studies hub opens; overseas Chinese gather in Manila vs Taiwan independence
New PH-Chinese studies hub opens; overseas Chinese gather in Manila vs Taiwan independence

Frances Mangosing

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Nov 23, 2025
FACT CHECK: Ang papel ng Murillo Velarde map sa 2016 arbitral award KAILANGAN NG KONTEKSTO
FACT CHECK: Ang papel ng Murillo Velarde map sa 2016 arbitral award KAILANGAN NG KONTEKSTO

VERA Files

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Jan 16, 2025
Dengcoy Miel tackles West Philippine Sea in Sacred Shores exhibit
Dengcoy Miel tackles West Philippine Sea in Sacred Shores exhibit

R.C. Ladrido

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Jul 20, 2024
Malacanang lifts moratorium on Recto Bank oil and gas exploration
Malacanang lifts moratorium on Recto Bank oil and gas exploration

Rhoanne De Guzman and Theresa Martelino-Reyes

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Jul 18, 2024

The ICC Probe
Drug war victims’ families hope for the best despite the long wait for justice

Drug war victims’ families hope for the best despite the long wait for justice

Diana G. Mendoza

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Mar 1, 2026
Nicholas Kaufman wants dredging of Davao Gulf
Nicholas Kaufman wants dredging of Davao Gulf

Antonio J. Montalvan II

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Mar 1, 2026
Prosecution and defense face off with opposing pleas on last day of Duterte’s ICC confirmation hearing
Prosecution and defense face off with opposing pleas on last day of Duterte’s ICC confirmation hearing

Ellen Tordesillas

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Feb 28, 2026
Day 3 of confirmation of charges hearing: Kaufman challenges link between Duterte speeches, killings
Day 3 of confirmation of charges hearing: Kaufman challenges link between Duterte speeches, killings

Tita C. Valderama

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Feb 27, 2026
The compelling poetry of Joel Butuyan’s ICC presentation
The compelling poetry of Joel Butuyan’s ICC presentation

Antonio J. Montalvan II

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Feb 26, 2026

Bullit's Eye
Total lunar eclipse as seen in Cavite

Total lunar eclipse as seen in Cavite

Bullit Marquez

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Mar 4, 2026
EDSA spirit soars at 40
EDSA spirit soars at 40

Bullit Marquez

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Feb 26, 2026
‘Duterte Panagutin’
‘Duterte Panagutin’

Bullit Marquez

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Feb 23, 2026
Exhumation of 2 more EJK victims: A process towards healing
Exhumation of 2 more EJK victims: A process towards healing

Bullit Marquez

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Feb 17, 2026
Filipino charm and hospitality stand out in first Philippine Women’s Open
Filipino charm and hospitality stand out in first Philippine Women’s Open

Bullit Marquez

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Feb 2, 2026

Earth Files
Can wind power grow without harming the watershed?

Can wind power grow without harming the watershed?

Gina Dean and Lourence Mae Alkuino

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Dec 10, 2025
How Sorsogon’s crab farmers restore mangroves, strengthen livelihood and adapt to a changing coastline
How Sorsogon’s crab farmers restore mangroves, strengthen livelihood and adapt to a changing coastline

Ma. April Mier-Manjares

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Dec 9, 2025
Can quarry suspensions ease sudden flooding in Masarawag?
Can quarry suspensions ease sudden flooding in Masarawag?

BicoldotPH. Photos by Vince Villar and Alexa Obaña

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Dec 8, 2025
Climate-resilient Farming: Catbalogan’s Roadmap to Food Security
Climate-resilient Farming: Catbalogan’s Roadmap to Food Security

Ray P. Gaspay

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Dec 4, 2025
Can grass reverse damage of Bacacay’s road project?
Can grass reverse damage of Bacacay’s road project?

Mavic Conde and Susan Balane

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Dec 2, 2025

Smoking
Inside COP11: A young Filipino advocate saw how the tobacco industry speaks

Inside COP11: A young Filipino advocate saw how the tobacco industry speaks

Booma Cruz

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Dec 13, 2025
‘Solid North’ lawmakers press PH delegation to COP11 to reject tobacco control measures
‘Solid North’ lawmakers press PH delegation to COP11 to reject tobacco control measures

Booma Cruz

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Nov 21, 2025
PH delegation declares ‘unwavering commitment’ vs nicotine addiction
PH delegation declares ‘unwavering commitment’ vs nicotine addiction

Booma Cruz

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Nov 19, 2025
‘Tobacco industry-friendly’ officials dominate PH delegation to Geneva conference, defy treaty provisions vs interference
‘Tobacco industry-friendly’ officials dominate PH delegation to Geneva conference, defy treaty provisions vs interference

Booma Cruz

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Nov 19, 2025
Advocates help youth fight back vs. tobacco industry influence
Advocates help youth fight back vs. tobacco industry influence

Diana G. Mendoza

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Jun 23, 2025

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FACT SHEET: What’s next for ICC after postponement of hearing on charges vs Duterte

Following the postponement of the confirmation of charges hearing of former president Rodrigo Duterte before the ICC and the pending request for disciplinary actions against Kaufman, how will the PTC 1 proceedings move forward? Here are a few things you should know.

By Jeff Andrew Marcelo

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Sep 30, 2025

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9-minute read
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Why is Bato Dela Rosa shameless?

There is a favorite slang term in Cebuano Binisayâ one commonly hears as an expression of disgust: Hilas. While it directly translates to “gross” or “disgusting,” it is actually frequently used to describe someone who is shameless, arrogant, highly confident, or has the audacity to do something inappropriate.

By Antonio J. Montalvan II

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Mar 16, 2026

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4-minute read
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Bagong Pilipinas, saan papunta?

Habang tumitindi ang galit ng taumbayan sa mga pagkukulang ng administrasyon sa pagtugon sa maiinit na isyu, saan patungo ang mga plano ni Marcos? Panoorin ang dokumentaryong handog ng VERA Files.

By VERA Files

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Nov 1, 2025

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1-minute read
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