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Former senator Leila de Lima believes that the Marcos administration is in the “right path” as it studies the possibility of rejoining the International Criminal Court (ICC), which is currently investigating the previous Duterte administration’s brutal war on drugs campaign. Former senator Leila de Lima answers questions from Dean Mel …

This file photo shows members of national minority groups symbolically sentence American troops, represented by the chicken, to death. (Philstar.com / Efigenio Christopher Toledo, File)  MANILA, Philippines — A legal and policy research institution revealed a rise in conflicts within indigenous territories, coupled with an uptick in instances of violations …

President Marcos has finally recovered from his third bout with Covid-19 and may soon resume his activities but is advised to keep his face mask on, Malacañang said on Saturday, Dec. 9. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot)  In a Facebook post, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Marcos …

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen (left) and Filipina child rights advocate Amihan Abueva  Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen conferred the Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award to Filipina child rights advocate Amihan Abueva for her 30 years of unwavering commitment in fighting child trafficking, sexual exploitation, and all forms of violence against …

MOTHERSHIP. Members of the Atin Ito Coalition prepare banners on board M/V Kapitan Felix Oca, the mothership of the Christmas convoy that will bring holiday gifts to soldiers manning the West Philippine Sea. Noche Buena packs, canned goods, solar lamps, hygiene kits and even toys are loaded in the vessel …

NEDA Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon at the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City on Dec. 9, 2023 (PNA photo by Robert Alfiler) MANILA – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is positive the country will hit the low end of its economic growth target at 6 percent by the end of the …

An estimated 300-meter long floating barrier laid by the China Coast Guard at the southwest entrance of Bajo de Masinloc in September (File photo courtesy of PCG) MANILA – The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) condemned the “illegal and aggressive actions” conducted by China Coast Guard (CCG) ships …

Photo of Fil-Swiss activist Edna Becher (Photo from Facebook user Rachelle Villamor)  MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration cited an undisclosed intelligence report as the basis for the deportation of Anakbayan Switzerland chairperson Edna Becher upon her recent arrival in the Philippines. Becher, a Filipina-Swiss activist, was earlier barred from …

Photo released by the Armed Forces of the Philippines shows Jafar Gamo Sultan, alias Jaf/Kurot, who was captured by government troops on Dec. 6, 2023 in relation to the Marawi explosion that left four people dead. The military says Sultan is an accessory in the bomb attack.  Government forces arrested …

SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE. Members of the Manila Police District – Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit respond to a report of a suspicious box placed along the northbound lane of the Ayala footbridge near Malacañang Palace in Manila on Dec. 7, 2023. Norman Cruz PNP probes surge in bomb threats circulating via email …