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Protect kids online, but don’t sacrifice their digital rights — experts

News

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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.

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Guardrails of the Purse: SC draws new lines around power of the purse

Commentary

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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.

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ICC prosecution names 8 co-perpetrators in Duterte drug war case

Week 15, impeachment wrap: Sara trial narrowed to 1 charge; defense cries foul

Week 14, impeachment trial: Sara Duterte’s alleged P818M undeclared assets and unexplained wealth

FACT CHECK: Sunshine Cruz ‘quote’ comparing Marcos, Duterte administrations FAKE

A quote card circulating online attributes a statement to actress Sunshine Cruz claiming that former president Rodrigo Duterte accomplished more during his administration than President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. This is fake.

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Duterte defense asks ICC to reject recorded testimonies of 2 witnesses

In an Oct. 27 filing signed by lead counsel Peter Haynes, the defense said it did not oppose admitting P-1370’s statement but urged the judges to reject the recorded testimonies of P-1393 and P-1416.

Commentary

Duterte revenge: When DDS trolls attacked Risa Hontiveros

COMMENTARY:Why is Risa Hontiveros the pet peeve of DDS attackers? Because she is a fearless Duterte critic – even when face to face with Rodrigo in the Senate.