UN, EU invited to probe summary killings in PH

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte extended an invitation to his international critics to come to the Philippines to investigate the alleged extrajudicial killings in his campaign against … FULL STORY

Trillanes: Matobato’s inconsistencies are ‘trivial’

IN his statement on Friday, September 23, Sen. Antonio Trillanes came to Edgar Matobato’s defense, suggesting that the latter was not necessarily lying in his testimony … FULL STORY

Duterte eyes visiting China to resolve fishing rights

DURING his speech in Misamis Oriental, President Rodrigo Duterte  on Thursday, September 22, revealed that he plans to visit China soon to conduct talks with Beijing officials … FULL STORY

De Lima ousted as Senate justice committee chair

IN an unprecedented move on Monday, September 19, the Philippine Senate ousted Senator Leila De Lima as the chair of the Committee on Justice and Human Rights, following the 16-4 … FULL STORY

Abu Sayyaf Group releases hostages over the weekend

More expected to be freed, ASG breaks into smaller groups JIHADIST group the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) has released at least six hostages over the weekend with more expected to be … FULL STORY

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Asia’s Iron Lady Miriam Defensor-Santiago passes away at 71

After battling lung cancer, Senator Miriam-Defensor Santiago passed away at the age of 71 on Thursday morning, September 29. The senator passed away while being confined at the St. Luke’s Medical Center … FULL STORY

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5 Fil-Ams named to Trump’s APA advisory committee

AS the November election approaches, the campaign of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump formally announced its Asian Pacific American (APA) Advisory Committee in an effort to reach out … FULL STORY