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ICC requires Duterte to appear daily for his trial starting Nov. 30

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By Janna Millenas

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Nov 3, 2026

Presiding Judge Joanna Korner stressed that while Duterte’s waiver of appearance was approved for the status conference, his attendance would be expected once the trial proper begins.

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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.

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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.

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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

FACT CHECK: AI-GENERATED photo falsely shows Army division’s support for Bato dela Rosa

A circulating photo claiming to show Philippine Army troops from the 10th Infantry (Agila) Division (10ID) supporting Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa is fake. The image was generated using artificial intelligence.

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ICC prosecutors to trial chamber: Accept 3 witness testimonies detailing drug war killings, police cover-ups

In its latest filing, the prosecution identified the witnesses as P-1097, P-1170 and P-1318, saying their accounts and supporting evidence would establish the Philippine National Police’s role in implementing Duterte’s anti-drug campaign and the alleged methods used to carry out and conceal killings.

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Haze, Haze go away

The disaster ignites political fires in ASEAN, disrupting its ‘we are family’ tune. Singapore invokes the law, Malaysia uses the ‘pak’ to ‘pak’ approach.