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PH sees ‘vital step’ as Myanmar moves Suu Kyi to house arrest
The Philippines on Wednesday welcomed reports that Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been transferred to house arrest and granted a partial sentence...
LIFE MATTERS: Cynicism, indifference, or hope
By Dr. Dencio S. Acop Cynicism, indifference, or hope! These seem to be the predominant attitudes of people given what’s happening in and to the...
PCO, DICT, DOJ forge pact vs fake news, deepfakes
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), and Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday signed a memorandum of agreement...
Team Pinas builds a GenZennial democracy movement ahead of 2028
By Marinel Peroy In a world marked by geopolitical tensions, democratic backsliding, and rising global uncertainty, a new Filipino civic collective is placing its bet...
New PH-Canada defense deal sets stage for trade, energy, etc.
The Philippines and Canada are stepping up both security and economic cooperation, highlighted by the signing of a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA)...
India marks 77th Republic Day with PH, its ‘partner by destiny’
By Marinel E. Peroy India marked its 77th Republic Day in Manila by highlighting its rapid, people-centric economic progress and its expanding strategic partnership with...
FIRING LINE: Circus clowns
By Robert B. Roque, Jr. “Where are the clowns, send in the clowns…” What a song of tragic comedy — of sorrow and darkness behind...
HOWIE SEE IT: A shepherd’s voice
By Atty. Howie Calleja As the air crackles with anger, with the righteous fury of a people tired of broken promises and whispered deals in...
New MFC co-chair Finland puts spotlight on women journalists, media literacy
By MARINEL E. PEROY Finland as new co-chair of the Media Freedom Coalition (MFC) says it will focus on women in journalism and media...
Coast Guard spox files cyberlibel case, cites online disinfo as threat to public trust
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela has filed a cyberlibel complaint against vlogger Sass Rogando Sasot, citing...