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Human rights lawyer Neri Colmenares says Kaufman’s entire statement is not legal but political, which ‘feeds the narrative of Duterte supporters…’ British-Israeli lawyer Nicholas Kaufman’s opening statement before the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber I was straight out of Rodrigo Duterte’s populist playbook. During the confirmation of charges hearing …

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources finds multiple violations of the landfill's environmental compliance certificate MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has issued a cease and desist order on Tuesday, February 24, against the Green Leap Solid Waste Management, Inc. Sanitary Landfill in Rodriguez, …

According to the Philippine Heart Association, the national ratio is one cardiologist for every 44,000 Filipinos, but access would still depend on one's location Kimberly Regala-Ferrer thought she was having an asthma attack in December 2024 when she experienced difficulty in breathing. Then, she suddenly lost weight and had dry …

Both sides remain sharply divided — even over the scope and sequencing of relief from crippling US sanctions — following two rounds of talks Iran has indicated it is prepared to make concessions on its nuclear program in talks with the US in return for the lifting of sanctions and …

The complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte are referred to the justice committee, marking the initiation of the impeachment proceedings against her MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives transmitted the four impeachment complaints filed against Vice President Sara Duterte to the justice committee on Monday, February 23, putting the …

Stay ahead of the headlines! Here are 4 ways you can tune in to Rappler’s special coverage of former president Rodrigo's pre-trial at the International Criminal Court in The Hague MANILA, Philippines – Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte faces charges of crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court (ICC) …

Anti-corruption networks shift focus to citizen-led inspections of public infrastructure as the "new people power" against corruption MANILA, Philippines — As the Philippines nears the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, a new movement shifts the battleground from street marches to construction sites and a digital platform. Civil …

Filipinos have a field day finding humor — and intent — in the visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Naga City on Saturday, February 21 MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos have discovered a new “ship” to make fun of, following President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s visit to Mayor Leni Robredo …

A recap of news, sports, lifestyle, entertainment, and human interest images from the Philippines and around the globe MANILA, Philippines – On February 18, Vice President Sara Duterte announced that she will run for president in 2028. The declaration comes a week before the International Criminal Court holds the pre-trial …

'The most political thing that we did today: I wore my pink socks,' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says after meeting Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo NAGA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday, February 21, met his closest and most bitter rival in two national elections, Naga City Mayor …