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Tag: Philippines
VP Duterte faces third impeachment complaint
By Noriko Yamamoto On Monday, February 9, religious groups and lawyers filed the third impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte to the House of Representatives, for alleged betrayal of public trust, graft and corruption, and the misuse of at least P612 million in confidential funds. Counsel for the complainants, Atty. Amando Virgil Ligutan, said…
House junking of impeachment complaints draws relief from Marcos
By Rhianna Ramos
On Friday, February 6, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. expressed relief after the House of Representatives Committee on Justice dismissed the two impeachment complaints filed against him, saying he is glad that the ordeal is over and that his government can now get on with its work.
House panel dismisses impeachment complaints vs Marcos as insufficient in substance
By Rhianna Ramos
The House Committee on Justice said on Wednesday, February 4, that two impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. were insufficient in substance and effectively dismissed both cases after finding the allegations legally weak.
Philippine debt climbs to P17.71 trillion by end of 2025
By Noriko Yamamoto
On Tuesday, February 3, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) announced that the national government’s debt had reached P17.71 trillion by the end of 2025.
Filipino Resilience: Virtue or Vice?
By Gianna Bacordo
ENDURANCE: In light of the numerous natural disasters that the Philippines has experienced and the ongoing Filipino resilience culture surrounding these events, Filipinos continue to navigate the implications of this ideal and its potential for toxicity. Now, this mindset hinges on one central issue: Does Filipino resilience empower communities, or does it discourage systemic reform?
ASHS juniors embark on strand-wide field trips
By Maxine Agno, Alexia Bangayan, and Noriko Yamamoto
On January 16 and January 23, Grade 11 students from the Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) went on outbound, strand-wide educational trips, visiting Mt. Banahaw, Philippine Navy bases in Cavite, Villa Socorro Farm and Vonwelt Nature Farm, and Camp Tecson.
New Year, In with the Old and the New
By Reign Querido
NEW YEAR: Late replies of “Happy New Year!” and waking up to a different year on the clock, the spirit of the celebration remains. As the remnants of confetti lay on the floor, half eaten fruits left on the table, and resolutions listed around the desk, this year marks an end of an era and a spark to a new one. However, a household filled with round fruits and red outfits won’t be the same without the very traditions it encompasses. It all boils down to how we celebrate with it, no matter how old or new it might be.
Dizon to inspect Visayas, Mindanao projects as DPWH intensifes probe
By Rhianna Ramos On Saturday, January 24, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon announced his plans to visit Visayas and Mindanao as the agency intensifies its investigation into the alleged infrastructure anomalies across the country. The planned inspection follows reports of damaged roads and bridges that raised concerns over construction quality…
House receives two more impeachment complaints vs. Marcos
By Noriko Yamamoto
On Thursday, January 22, former congressman Mike Defensor, other former government officials, and members of civil society organizations filed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. his second and third impeachment cases to the House of Representatives.
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