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Historic Senate trial begins for impeached VP Sara Duterte

By Tita C. Valderama

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Jul 5, 2026

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9-minute read

The Senate impeachment court is set to formally begin the historic trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, July 6, marking the start of what is expected to be a lengthy and politically charged proceeding that could determine the future of the country's second-highest elected official.

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CenterLaw asks Supreme Court to declare ‘war on drugs’ unconstitutional

By Ellen Tordesillas

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Jul 3, 2026

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2-minute read

The Center for International Law (CenterLaw) asked the Supreme Court on July 3 to declare former president Rodrigo Duterte's bloody war on drugs unconstitutional and to grant judicial protection to petitioners who are victims of the campaign.

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GlobalFact 2026: Truth carries on as fact-checkers worldwide endure

By Valerie Joyce Nuval

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Jun 25, 2026

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5-minute read

In a time of increasing global pressures, the fight for truth must endure. Fact-checkers from different parts of the globe gathered in the historic capital city of Vilnius, Lithuania for the annual Global Fact-checking Summit to reaffirm this commitment.

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Filipino women in provinces turn to livestreaming and microdrama apps for extra cash

By VALERIE NUVAL, JOHN RANIEL DOCOT

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Jun 22, 2026

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11-minute read

Housewives in the provinces have been lured to earn extra cash through livestreaming and microdrama platforms. But is it worth the risk?

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More moves to regulate online disinformation

By Yvonne T. Chua

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Jun 16, 2026

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5-minute read

Efforts to regulate online disinformation have intensified in the Philippines, with lawmakers proposing new penalties and authorities launching initiatives with major news organisations. These moves come as the news media industry is being reshaped by shifts in distribution, platform use, and audience behaviour, alongside persistent press freedom concerns.

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