Alliance In Ashes: Marcos-Duterte Feud Intensifies Ahead of 2025 Philippine Midterms
From “UniTeam” to “Toxic”: How the Power Pact Crumbled The cracks in the Marcos-Duterte alliance appeared almost immediately after their landslide victory in 2022. Sara Duterte, daughter of the controversial former President Rodrigo Duterte, was appointed Education Secretary, despite reportedly wanting the more powerful Defense portfolio. Tensions simmered. By May 2023, Duterte resigned from her […]
ICC Opens Door Wider for Filipino Drug War Victims with New ID Rules
In a pivotal move that could alter the course of justice for thousands of Filipino families, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected former President Rodrigo Duterte’s defense team’s demands for restrictive identification requirements. The Pre-Trial Chamber I ruled on April 17 that relatives of drug war victims can now present over 25 different types […]
Top 10 Beaches in the Philippines: Your Ultimate Tropical Getaway Guide
An archipelago adrift in the western Pacific, the Philippines is a nation blessed with an astonishing natural inheritance: over 7,641 islands cradle countless beaches, where turquoise waters meet sands ranging from the blindingly white to the uniquely pink. It’s little wonder this Southeast Asian jewel consistently earns accolades as one of the world’s premier tropical […]
ICC Sets Critical July 1 Deadline for Duterte War on Drugs Case Evidence
MANILA, Philippines (April 19, 2025) – The clock is ticking for prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) as they race to compile thousands of documents against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in what has become a watershed moment for international justice in Asia. In a decisive order issued Wednesday, the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I established […]
Sara Duterte’s Meteoric Rise: From Davao Mayor to Philippine Presidential Frontrunner
In the scorching heat of Philippine politics, a storm is brewing. Vice President Sara Duterte, once a trusted ally of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has transformed from coalition partner to fierce rival in what analysts call the most dramatic political realignment in decades. “I’m seriously considering running in the 2028 presidential elections,” Duterte declared bluntly […]
Enrile Slams Duterte ‘Kidnap’ Claims, Defends ICC Process Under Philippine Law
The clash over former President Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest erupted into a war of words Tuesday as Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile fired back at claims that Duterte was “kidnapped” on his way to face international justice. In a scathing Facebook post that shattered the diplomatic silence surrounding the case, Enrile defended the Philippine […]
Marcos’ Approval and Trust Plunge, Duterte’s Support Rises in March Pulse Asia Survey
In a significant shift in public sentiment, a whisper of discontent has become a roar. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has seen his approval and trust ratings drop dramatically, while Vice President Sara Duterte’s popularity has surged, according to the latest Pulse Asia survey conducted from March 23 to 29, 2025. The survey, which polled […]
Family Divided: Senator Imee Marcos Declares Brother’s Administration “No Longer on Right Track”
In a stunning public rebuke that has sent shockwaves through Filipino politics, Senator Imee Marcos has broken ranks with her own brother, President Bongbong Marcos, declaring his administration has lost its way. The rare family rift at the highest levels of government has exposed growing tensions within the powerful Marcos dynasty and signals potential turmoil […]
Political Divide Deepens: VP Sara Duterte Endorses Imee Marcos Against President’s Senate Slate
In a dramatic display of shifting political alliances, Vice President Sara Duterte has publicly endorsed Senator Imee Marcos for reelection, signaling deepening fractures within Philippine political circles. The unexpected alliance comes after Senator Marcos withdrew from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s official slate following the controversial arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. Political Alignments Shaken as […]
Philippine Airlines (PAL) Aviation School Relaunch: Global Training Program Launches Next Generation of Filipino Pilots
The silence is over. After shutting its doors four years ago, the Philippine Airlines (PAL) Aviation School is taking flight once more. The nation’s flag carrier announced it’s bringing back its pilot training program. This time, it’s teaming up with a world-class partner, Airways Aviation Group. This relaunch marks a hopeful new chapter. It […]