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From Marcos to Duterte: How media was attacked, threatened
MANILA, Philippines – More than 3 decades after the people reinstated democracy, press freedom is once again under siege in the Philippines.On Monday, January 15, the Securities and Exchange...
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How media outlets get their license to operate
MANILA, Philippines – In a move widely seen as an attack on press freedom, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revoked Rappler’s license to do business. The SEC claimed that Rappler had...
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Ousted PH Navy chief wanted 'proven technology' for warships
PART 2(READ Part 1: Bong Go intervenes in P15.5-B project to acquire PH warships)AT A GLANCE:The P15.5-billion frigates project of the Philippine Navy is one of two-big ticket modernization projects of...
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FACT CHECK: Did the PNP scrap its height requirement?
MANILA, Philippines – Did the Philippine National Police (PNP) remove its height requirement for applicants?A National Police Commission (Napolcom) press statement on Friday, January 19, drew cheers...
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Can you remove 'harmful' info about yourself that's online?
MANILA, Philippines – The cyber libel complaint filed against Rappler over a story published in 2012 might make the “Right to be Forgotten” a reality in the Philippines, an internet freedom advocate...
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Duterte frustrated with int'l summits: 'They can't accomplish anything'
President Rodrigo Duterte likes to project himself as a man of action, with no patience for hollow words and the artifice of decorum.Before flying to India to attend yet another international summit,...
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Koko Pimentel's marriage with ex-wife now annulled
The court has annulled the marriage of Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III with his former wife Jewel May Lobaton, Rappler learned on Thursday, January 25.Rappler got the confirmation from a source...
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Duterte says he told Aung San Suu Kyi: Ignore criticism on human rights
If Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is to be believed, he said he had shared notes with Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi over the verbal beating they both have been getting from human rights...
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Will body cameras solve alleged police abuse in the drug war?
MANILA, Philippines – When 17-year-old Kian delos Santos was killed defenseless by Caloocan cops, his family could point to only one credible witness to recount what happened: a CCTV camera. It was...
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The Dutertes: A family in the national spotlight
MANILA, Philippines – Since Rodrigo Duterte won the presidency, there has been increasing fascination with the members of his family.In the past few weeks, such interest reached new levels, with many...
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Joint or separate? Why Article XVII is not clear on Congress' Charter Change...
MANILA, Philippines – It may be up to the Supreme Court now to clarify an unclear provision in the 1987 Philippine Constitution that has set off a “conflict” between the Senate and House of...
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The Philippines' beauty pageant obsession: Who benefits?
AT A GLANCEIn the Philippines, the obsession with beauty pageants is culturally entrenchedNational pageants are a multi-million peso lucrative industry, attracting hordes of sponsors and promoting...
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Are beauty pageants sexist or a celebration of femininity?
AT A GLANCEFrom Part 1: Feminists say the country's obsession with beauty pageants is harmful to women, because they encourage women to measure their worth by their physical attributesDefenders say...
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How the 'new' Oplan Tokhang should be done
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) recently released new guidelines for its most popular and most controversial project under President Rodrigo Duterte: Oplan Tokhang.Some 18...
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TIMELINE: The case of Rappler's SEC registration
MANILA, Philippines – In a blow to press freedom, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 11 revoked Rappler's license for allegedly violating the Constitution and the Anti-Dummy Law....
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Duterte to Sandra Cam: Stop fighting PCSO GM Balutan
It was during a briefing about restive Mayon Volcano when President Rodrigo Duterte addressed another unstable situation: the infighting among officials of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office...
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EXPLAINER: Can SC reverse ruling on deputy ombudsman?
MANILA, Philippines – After Malacañang issued a 90-day suspension order against him, Overall Deputy Ombudsman Melchor Arthur Carandang can now go to the Supreme Court and challenge it.Carandang may...
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EXPLAINER: Not all projects are eligible for a Swiss challenge
MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte wants to get rid of public bidding in implementing big-ticket projects, and instead apply a Swiss challenge, to help eliminate corruption in...
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Mocha Uson's Milan trip with Cayetano
While her role in government and her controversial blog came into question during a Senate hearing on fake news, Presidential Communications Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson was in Milan, Italy, with...
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Calida as the next Ombudsman? 'No comment'
Rumors abound that Solicitor General Jose Calida would be the next Ombudsman following the impending retirement of Conchita Carpio Morales in July 2018.The issue did not escape Senate justice committee...
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