Arguably, many were taken by surprise by the prosecution’s sudden declaration that it was withdrawing three of the Articles of Impeachment after presenting evidence and testimonies from its witnesses. The decision came in the middle of the impeachment trial, just as the prosecution was preparing to make its formal offer of evidence and the defense…

There is nothing inherently foolish about collecting rainwater. For generations, Filipino families—especially those in rural communities—have stored rainwater in drums, tanks, balde and planggana. Water conservation is practical, responsible and, during drought, absolutely necessary. But when the country is staring at the possibility of a severe El Niño, the question is no longer whether Filipinos…

There is nothing inherently wrong with narrowing an impeachment case. Prosecutors have the right to assess their evidence and decide which allegations they believe can best support their case. But after 38 days of proceedings, one unavoidable question deserves to be asked: “If Article II was ultimately considered strong enough to carry the entire case,…

DAVAO CITY – Davao City First District Rep. Paolo Duterte has called on National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag to provide official paper trails rather than pictures to substantiate accusations that he owns a beach resort at Samal Island in Davao del Norte. In his statement posted on his official Facebook page on…

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go welcomed the Senate’s approval of a package of housing measures aimed at expanding socialized housing, providing rental assistance to displaced families and freeing qualified calamity survivors from outstanding government housing obligations. Three measures supported by Go secured final Senate approval on Thursday, October 8, addressing different stages of the country’s housing…