History has a way of clarifying what politics often clouds. Today, years after his presidency, more Filipinos are beginning to appreciate the quiet competence and economic discipline of President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III. Unlike the populist leaders before and after him, Aquino didn’t rely on grandstanding or empty rhetoric. His legacy was built on good …
Beware of Philippine Senatorial Candidates with Pro-China Stanceby Conrad Domingo, West Philippine Sea Advocate & Author As the 2025 midterm elections draw near, Filipino voters must approach the ballot with sharper eyes and stronger resolve—because this is not just another political exercise. This year’s senatorial race carries with it the heavy weight of our national …
China has expressed strong opposition to Google Maps’ recent labeling of parts of the South China Sea as the “West Philippine Sea,” a term officially used by the Philippines for waters within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Beijing contends that this designation undermines its territorial claims and questions the neutrality of international platforms in geopolitical …
In a stunning development, Kristina Conti, assistant to counsel at the International Criminal Court, revealed that Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa is expected to be served an arrest warrant in the coming weeks. In a seismic shift in the Philippines’ political landscape, the International Criminal Court (ICC) is expected to issue an arrest warrant for …
ICC Expert predicts Duterte to be Charged by September: “Its a very strong & solid case against him”
One of the world’s foremost authorities on crimes against humanity believes former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is likely to face formal charges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in its upcoming September hearing. “I’m fairly confident, given even just the public evidence, that the prosecutor will succeed in confirming the charges,” said Professor Leila Sadat …
Beijing: China on Thursday warned the Philippines against threatening “regional peace” after the United States said it had approved the possible sale of $5.58 billion in F-16 fighter jets to Manila. The Philippines’ defence and security cooperation with other countries should not target any third party or harm the interests of a third party. Nor should …
ARTICLE BY SUNSTAR NEWS: “Sama-sama tayong babangon muli.” This was the tagline of the once solid UniTeam alliance of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte. Before the elections, the two stood side by side in their campaigns, but after the polls, they’ve been tearing each other down and spewing tirades over the …
MANILA, Philippines — The digitally altered “polvoron video” that falsely shows President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. snorting what appears to be cocaine wasn’t just fake — it was part of an alleged coordinated effort to discredit the President and destabilize his administration, a House inquiry revealed Tuesday. During a hearing led by Rep. Romeo Acop, …
MANILA — In a major step toward strengthening its air defense capabilities, the Philippines is set to acquire 20 brand-new F-16 fighter jets from the United States in a landmark deal valued at $5 billion. Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Manuel Romualdez confirmed the development, stating that the U.S. government has approved the delivery …
Philippine News Agency – Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Monday renewed her call for the immediate passage of the Anti-POGO Act, stressing the urgent need for a regional approach to dismantle transnational scam operations linked to offshore gambling. The proposed measure, she said, targets to permanently ban operations of Philippine offshore gaming operators …