Independent Filipino journalist covering democracy, civil rights, and government accountability across Southeast Asia.
The temporary block on Discord in the Philippines may have been lifted, but the debate over who gets to decide what Filipinos can access online is far from over.
The FIFA World Cup privatization scandal shows why verified journalism matters more than ever, especially in an age of AI and misinformation.
Cebuano guard Jared Bahay delivered 18 points and four clutch free throws as Ateneo held off Adamson, 73-68, in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball tournament.
California marked its first official Dolly Parton Day on Sept. 25, one month after the country legend's death, with tributes across the state and nation honoring her music and philanthropy.
DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon tells the Senate he would welcome being removed from his post after Senator Imee Marcos flagged that his acting appointment had lapsed on September 1, 2026.
Israeli PM Netanyahu defended Israel at the UN as delegates walked out, facing mounting isolation ahead of elections he could lose.
Discord is back online in the Philippines after a brief ban. Here's what the platform is, how it works, and what safety measures it has in place.
As BARMM's first elected parliament convenes, the numbers reveal a body with few women, many political relatives, and a mainland-heavy composition. What does this mean for governance?
PPCRV's parallel audit of the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections found no true discrepancies, but flagged streaks on 46 election returns that need investigation before 2028.
The P33-M Question: Tracing the Duterte Wealth Trail - Vice President Sara Duterte's declared net worth jumped by P33 million. Now prosecutors have a paper trail.
Mandaue City plans to establish an amateur boxing federation to develop young fighters from the barangays, with support from Mayor Jonkie Ouano and champion boxers Reymart Tagacanao and Christian Balunan.
US networks boycott White House coverage after Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, sparking a First Amendment legal battle and an unprecedented press standoff.
Over 103,000 volunteers cleared 369 coastal areas of 466,000 kg of waste in the Philippines' International Coastal Cleanup, nearly matching last year's haul and reinforcing the push for stronger waste management laws.
The Senate impeachment court is set to vote Wednesday on whether 16 votes are needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte, with four senator-judges absent and retired justices split on the constitutional question.
Ukraine launched its biggest drone attack on Moscow as Russians voted in a parliamentary election Putin cast as a test of support for the war. Two people died in the Moscow region and two in occupied Kherson, including an election official.
Seven Metro Manila spaces are cultivating discernment, character, and connection among young Filipino artists, from indigenous material studios to neurodivergent creative agencies.
The 20th Asian Games opened in Nagoya with a dazzling ceremony, but behind the spectacle lay a buildup of logistical complaints from athletes and officials.
A 13-year-old student was found with an unloaded revolver at Lucban Integrated School in Baguio, triggering a police and DepEd probe amid national concern over school shootings.
Cebu's Niño Louie Verame, a curious kid who broke toys and survived an electric shock, lands Top 6 in the REELE exam, proving that a non-linear path and faith can lead to success.
The PSEi remains mired in negative territory, but deep value opportunities are emerging for patient investors. Structural reforms are needed to unlock the market's true potential.