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Whose “great” idea was it to hold nine-year-olds criminally liable?

Observers were quick to point out the irony. A committee of the House of Representatives…

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Is the new extension of martial law really necessary?

New jitters are running down our collective spine because Cabinet members again refuse to speak…

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No surprise: Duterte’s misogyny has trickled down to the rank-and-file

Anyone who refuses to acknowledge the connection between the President’s latest off-color remark about trading…

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We need mature leadership, not nonchalant rambling, Mr. President

 In a moment of obvious nonchalance, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque revealed the anticlimactic 1.5-hour dialogue…

Mixed messages from the President’s men mean panic at the Palace

What does it mean when high-ranking officials speaking for the President fail to do so…

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Lawmakers, netizens jab at Mocha Uson’s federalism video

Former sexy star and now Presidential Communications Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson headlines news stories again.…

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Duterte’s war on drugs was always going to be against the poor

It’s been two years since Rodrigo Duterte was elected into the highest executive position in…

This creature called the people’s initiative

If only President Duterte would order his subordinates to stop sending confusing signals about holding…

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PDEA re-evaluates plan on requiring grade 4 students to undergo drug tests

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) last Thursday, Jun. 21, announced that it wants to…

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What you need to know about the new national ID system

There are currently 33 different valid IDs issued by various government agencies. Can you believe…