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Upholding Democracy: Call to Veto BSKE Postponement

June 16, 2025 No Comments

Macalintal Urges Marcos to Veto BSKE Postponement to Protect Democratic Rights Veteran Election Lawyer Urges Presidential Veto MANILA, Philippines — Prominent election lawyer Romulo Macalintal

Independence Day: Echoes of Freedom and Hope

June 11, 2025 No Comments

Every Independence Day, Filipinos pause to remember why we stand together as a nation. We trace our roots to June 12, 1898. That day, General

China’s Patrols Raise Regional Tensions

June 9, 2025 No Comments

In early June 2025, tensions across Asia’s most contested waters took another sharp turn. This time, China’s patrols near Taiwan’s islands set off a flurry

Pride Month: How the Philippines Stands on LGBT Rights

June 4, 2025 No Comments

June is Pride Month—and you’ll see the rainbow everywhere. But behind the flags, the music, and the celebration is a deep story of struggle, identity,

China’s Bomber Deployment on Woody Island

June 1, 2025 No Comments

China’s recent deployment of bombers to Woody Island, the largest landmass in the Paracel chain, has sparked renewed tension in Southeast Asia. For Manila, already

Senate Trial Set for June 3 as Sara Duterte Faces Political Reckoning

May 29, 2025 No Comments

In just a few days, Vice President Sara Duterte will face the most serious political challenge of her career. On June 3, the Senate will

ASEAN-GCC-China Summit: A Turning Point for the Philippines?

May 28, 2025 No Comments

If you’ve been following the global trade shakeup, the recent ASEAN-GCC-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur was hard to ignore. With leaders from Southeast Asia, the

National Flag Day: A Symbol That Has Endured

May 27, 2025 No Comments

Each year on May 28, Filipinos across the world pause to observe National Flag Day. It’s not just a ritual—it’s a moment to reflect on

Trade War Shifts China’s Strategy

May 26, 2025 No Comments

On a recent visit to Jakarta, Chinese Premier Li Qiang admitted that Beijing is looking into new economic tools, including so-called “unconventional” measures. That’s not

New Pope Leo XIV and Tagle’s New Mission in the Vatican

May 25, 2025 No Comments

Just weeks ago, many Filipinos around the world hoped to see Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle rise as the first Filipino Pope. The buzz was real.