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…
Fruit of Misunderstanding
Photo via Masungi Georeserve White sap, bland fruit, and a reputation for poison. Is that truly the case or is this native fig simply misunderstood?Whether many Filipinos perceive it as toxic and unsafe to consume, the reality of Tibig could not be further from the truth. In a society where locals misinterpret based on looks,…
