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ICC allows witness-testimony as evidence in FPRRD trial

The International Criminal Court (I.C.C.) has given prosecutors permission to use a previously recorded statement from a witness in the murder and crimes against humanity trial of Former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (F.P.R.R.D.). In a ruling released on Oct. 2, Trial Chamber III agreed to the prosecution’s request to submit the written testimony of a…

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ICYMI: Genesis Captures Viewer’s Choice Best Film; Fabian Triumphs as Supporting Actress

From months of filming, tight schedules, and countless sacrifices to a moment of triumph, the school’s official short film entry Genesis emerged as Best Film (Viewer’s Choice) at the LENTE: Baliwag City Short Film Festival, with Llana Fabian also earning Best Supporting Actress on Sept. 29 at the Baliwag Star Arena.

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Alas Pilipinas Unable to Hold Lead Against Chinese Taipei

Alas Pilipinas men’s volleyball team lost to Chinese Taipei, 25-21, 20-25, 17-25, 27-29, on Tuesday at Park Arena Komaki in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026. Bagunas scored four straight points to give Alas a 21-20 lead. However, Chinese Taipei caught up and eventually won the deciding set, 29-27, ending the match. Alas started strong in…

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Leonen urges purposeful digital shift in Philippine Judiciary

Supreme Court (S.C.) Senior Associate Justice (SAJ) Marvic M.V.F. Leonen urged institutions to approach digital transformation with clear purpose, emphasizing that technology should improve public service while preserving human judgment, accountability, and institutional responsibility. Speaking at the Microsoft Frontier Transformation Day at Fairmont Makati on Sept. 22, SAJ. Leonen said organizations should first identify the…

Month: September 2026

PH peso depreciates, nears 63 to $1

Ron Daniel Lucino05 mins

The Philippine peso stayed close to 63 pesos per dollar on Monday, extending the pattern of record-low values for the local currency as United States (U.S.) dollar remains strong and expectations of higher U.S. interest rates grew. The peso gained 0.4 centavo from its previous close to finish at 62.586 per dollar, but then fell…

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Once Upon a Girl

Indira Ysabelle Santiago06 mins

They say princesses exist only in fairy tales, wearing bejeweled ball gowns that shimmer with glitter, waiting beneath lavish chandeliers for a prince to arrive and carry them toward happily ever after. Stories say their lives are stitched from golden threads and untouched by sorrow. Precious jewels rest lightly upon their heads, as if royalty were nothing more than a beautiful inheritance.

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Catholic Leaders Call for Stronger Action Against Corruption

Cian Psalm Evangelista03 mins

Catholic religious leaders are calling for stronger action against corruption, political dynasties, and the misuse of public funds in the Philippines, urging government officials to lead with honesty, accountability, and a commitment to serving Filipino citizens. The leaders emphasized on Saturday during their national convention that corruption not only affects government officials and institutions but…

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