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Week 16, impeachment wrap: Sara defense leaves P817-million wealth question unanswered
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By Tita C. Valderama
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Nov 13, 2026
Most of the witnesses struggled to recall basic details, drawing repeated criticism from senator-judges, while the defense also withdrew all 16 bank officials it had initially lined up to testify on Duterte’s financial records.
Experts push for ‘human-centered solutions’ to make ASEAN scam-ready
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By Valerie Joyce Nuval
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Nov 11, 2026
ASEAN Foundation Chair Sara Al-Bakri Debedesan: A safer digital ASEAN cannot be built through technology alone or by any single institution. It depends on the trust we build, the knowledge we share and, most importantly, the people we empower.
Award-winning journalists urge newsrooms to adapt to social media-driven audiences
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By VINCENT GALAURA
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Nov 10, 2026
As more Filipinos turn to social media for news, award-winning journalists are urging newsrooms to adapt their storytelling and distribution strategies to reach audiences where they are, without sacrificing journalistic depth and credibility.
Protect kids online, but don’t sacrifice their digital rights — experts
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By Aira V. Delfin
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Oct 28, 2026
The challenge for lawmakers is to build protections that work in practice, not merely impose restrictions that are difficult to enforce or easy to evade.
Guardrails of the Purse: SC draws new lines around power of the purse
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By Florencio "Butch" Abad
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Oct 23, 2026
The Supreme Court’s latest ruling on Unprogrammed Appropriations is an important step toward restoring discipline and accountability in the national budget. It does not abolish UA. But it makes clear that this budgetary device cannot be used to circumvent constitutional limits or give the Executive virtually unrestricted discretion over public spending.
FACT CHECK: PBBM’s weekly bathing advice FALSE
The viral statement attributed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr urges Filipinos to bathe only once a week and share one bucket of water among 10 people as a solution to the anticipated Super El Niño is fabricated.
2026 ASEAN Summit in PH: Who’s coming and what’s on the agenda?
Department of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson for ASEAN Affairs Dominic Xavier Imperial noted possible discussions and measures on food security, transnational crime and online scams, and the welfare of migrant workers during the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.
Beyond the shoes: What Pia Cayetano’s outburst reveals about privilege
COMMENTARY:Beyond the shoes lies a question of what we owe all children: not merely occasional kindness from the privileged, but opportunities that do not depend on privilege in the first place.
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