LIVE Play Video Malacañang peace adviser Mel Senen Sarmiento speaks with Rappler reporter Iya Gozum on the progress of the BARMM peace process and the challenges ahead MANILA, Philippines – The appointment of Mel Senen Sarmiento as the new peace adviser comes a few months before the first parliamentary election …
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Cayetano: Senate to convene as impeachment court on May 18
'We will follow, there will be no delays,' says Cayetano amid fears that developments at the Senate – from the leadership change to the gunfire incident – could derail the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte MANILA, Philippines – Amid speculation that developments at the Senate could further delay the …
Read More »Lopez majority withdraws move to oust Piki Lopez
'The withdrawal presents an opportunity for the whole family to step back, re-consider their adversarial positions…,' says the group representing 71% of the Lopez family MANILA, Philippines – The Lopez majority in the family’s parent firm Lopez Inc. withdrew during a board meeting on Thursday, May 14 their February resolution …
Read More »Bato sings PMA hymn to appeal for support amid ICC warrant
Dela Rosa, who belongs to the PMA Sinagtala Class of 1986, says this is his way to seek support from his fellow PMAers MANILA, Philippines – “When bells for us are rung. And our last taps is sung. Let generations see. Our country free. Oh lead to righteous way. Those …
Read More »Filipinos urged to ‘vote better’ after Robin Padilla’s clash with Kiko Pangilinan
Amid the chaos in the Senate this week, Senator Robin Padilla’s reaction to a tense exchange with Senator Kiko Pangilinan sparks conversaton on the importance of choosing the right leaders MANILA, Philippines – It’s been a chaotic week at the Senate. A day after the ouster of Senator Tito Sotto …
Read More »FACT CHECK: Claim of Congress under ‘martial law’ is false; video misuses term
The President has not declared martial law; the video merely uses the term to allege that the Marcos administration pressured House members to vote for Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment Claim: The House of Representatives has been placed under martial law, causing disarray among its members. Rating: FALSE Why we …
Read More »Where was Sara Duterte during House impeachment deliberations?
Vice President Sara Duterte was a consistent no-show at the House justice committee hearings on her impeachment case CEBU, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte snubbed all the hearings of the House committee on justice on the impeachment complaints against her, and was also not in town when she made …
Read More »AI rally pauses as Middle East ceasefire goes on ‘life support’
Markets are keeping a watchful eye on US President Trump's visit to China, with expectations low for either progress on Iran or on the trade front SINGAPORE/SEOUL – Oil crept higher and the dollar rose on Tuesday, May 12, as hopes faded for a deal to get ships moving through …
Read More »Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder still perfect in playoffs after sweep of Lakers
Defending NBA champion Thunder reach the Western Conference finals without a loss in this playoffs so far as they make quick work of the Lakers, who head into a crucial offseason as star LeBron James weighs on his future in the league Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points as the visiting …
Read More »Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15 million for allegedly using her image to sell TVs
The lawsuit alleges Samsung featured a copyrighted image of Dua Lipa on the front of cardboard boxes containing televisions for retail sale, enabling the company to benefit from what seemed like her endorsement of the product British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics seeking at …
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