4 h. ago Bishop urges gov’t action as tensions rise over disputed island in Palawan

A Catholic bishop appealed to authorities to take action following a renewed tension between armed guards and indigenous residents of a disputed island in Palawan province. Tensions erupted Friday after about 80 armed guards entered Mariahangin, an island settlement in Bugsuk village, Balabac town. The incident sparked fear among residents, who worry about possible displacement […] The post Bishop urges gov’t action as tensions rise over disputed island in Palawan appeared first on Interaksyon.

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25 h. ago Detained in The Hague, Duterte Pursues a Political Comeback at Home

Detained in The Hague, Duterte Pursues a Political Comeback at Home  The New York Times

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44 h. ago Families of drug war victims fight back, urge probe into online attacks

MANILA — Families of Philippine drug war victims who say they have been targeted by a “coordinated” campaign of online harassment urged law enforcers on Friday to investigate the attacks and identify those responsible to help them pursue legal action. Among them is Sheerah Escudero, whose 18-year-old brother’s bloodied body was found in 2017 with hands bound and head […] The post Families of drug war victims fight back, urge probe into online attacks appeared first on Interaksyon.

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45 h. ago Willie Revillame reminded of senator’s mandate after ‘bigyan ng jacket’ joke

Television host Willie Revillame was reminded of a senator’s mandate following his joke about giving ‘jackets’ if he ever faced conflicts in the upper chamber. The senatorial aspirant made this remark at an event in Quezon City on Thursday, April 3 During the event, he was asked how he would handle conflicts in the Senate […] The post Willie Revillame reminded of senator’s mandate after ‘bigyan ng jacket’ joke appeared first on Interaksyon.

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48 h. ago DSWD chief calls out Pasig congressional bet for lewd ‘jokes’ to female solo parents

“Solo parents are real-life heroes.” Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian called out a Pasig City congressional candidate for making sexually suggestive “jokes” about female solo parents during a caucus. On Thursday, April 3, the Cabinet official responded to a viral video of Pasig City congressional aspirant Christian “Ian” Sia, who remarked that lonely female solo […] The post DSWD chief calls out Pasig congressional bet for lewd ‘jokes’ to female solo parents appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

3 d. ago Bishops join case at Philippines’ top court to stop political dynasties

Bishops join case at Philippines’ top court to stop political dynasties  Crux | Taking the Catholic Pulse

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3 d. ago Philippine military chief's hypes on PLA drills around Taiwan a political stunt interfering in China's affairs: expert

Philippine military chief's hypes on PLA drills around Taiwan a political stunt interfering in China's affairs: expert  Global Times

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4 d. ago Myanmar cardinal after earthquake: People need everything, including peace

Following the March 28 earthquake that struck Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and China, Cardinal Charles Bo, president of the Myanmar Bishops’ Conference, said the people of the Asian country now “need everything,” including peace to end the civil war. “The people need food, shelter, medicine, and all lifesaving materials,” said Bo, the archbishop of Yangon, in […] The post Myanmar cardinal after earthquake: People need everything, including peace appeared first on Interaksyon.

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4 d. ago Debate raging over ‘Antipolo road rage’ and legal limits of ‘self

Videos capturing the “Antipolo road rage” incident, which escalated into a confrontation and a fatal shooting in Barangay Boso Boso, have been widely shared on social media. Footage shows an SUV driver, identified only as “Kenneth,” firing a handgun at motorcycle riders who were allegedly assaulting him on Sunday, March 30. In the process, Kenneth […] The post Debate raging over ‘Antipolo road rage’ and legal limits of ‘self-defense’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

Economics

6 d. ago After Duterte’s arrest, drug war victims face abuse and online falsehoods

MANILA — The bloodied body of Sheerah Escudero’s 18-year-old brother was found in 2017 with hands bound and head wrapped in packaging tape, a suspected victim of the Philippines’ then-President Rodrigo Duterte’s “war on drugs” that left thousands dead. The arrest of Duterte on March 11 on an International Criminal Court warrant over the drug war murders gave her some comfort, but […] The post After Duterte’s arrest, drug war victims face abuse and online falsehoods appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

7 d. ago Supporters and detractors of Duterte rally on his 80th birthday

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Tens of thousands of supporters of arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte flooded the streets of Davao City on his 80th birthday on Friday, calling for his return to the Philippines from International Criminal Court custody. Duterte was taken by the ICC on March 11 after his arrest in the Philippine capital Manila on murder charges […] The post Supporters and detractors of Duterte rally on his 80th birthday appeared first on Interaksyon.

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9 d. ago US Defense Secretary reaffirms ‘ironclad’ commitment to the Philippines

MANILA — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed the United States’ ironclad commitment to the Mutual Defense Treaty with the Philippines during his meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday. Hegseth, who is in the Philippines as part of a trip to Asia, emphasized the strong alliance, friendship, and cooperation between the two nations. […] The post US Defense Secretary reaffirms ‘ironclad’ commitment to the Philippines appeared first on Interaksyon.

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9 d. ago Local campaign period for 2025 midterms begins in politically polarized Philippines

Local campaign period for 2025 midterms begins in politically polarized Philippines  Rappler

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9 d. ago Signal chat group affair: unprecedented security breach will seriously damage US international relations

Plans for an attack against an enemy target are classified in America. But the private views of high-ranking officials about allies, communicated within government, must also count as intelligence to be protected. The recent communication of this category of information over the Signal messaging app has been dismissed by the US president, Donald Trump as […] The post Signal chat group affair: unprecedented security breach will seriously damage US international relations appeared first on Interaksyon.

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9 d. ago Bishop raises concerns over ‘zero remittance week’ protest of Duterte’s arrest

A Catholic bishop has voiced concern Monday over the proposed “Zero Remittance Week” protest, warning of its potential impact on Filipino families and the national economy. While acknowledging the sentiments behind the protest, Bishop Ruperto Santos of Antipolo urged overseas Filipino workers to consider the broader consequences of halting remittances, even temporarily. “A halt in […] The post Bishop raises concerns over ‘zero remittance week’ protest of Duterte’s arrest appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

1 week ago Vico Sotto refutes rival’s claims, shares proof of alternative venue choice

“Oh, come on.” Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto refuted Pasig City mayoral aspirant Sara Discaya‘s claim that the city government chose a different place for them to hold their team’s campaign kick-off event and shared evidence on his social media page. Discaya on Wednesday, March 26, claimed that their “Team Kaya This” would seek another […] The post Vico Sotto refutes rival’s claims, shares proof of alternative venue choice appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

1 week ago Ukraine war: How Zelensky rebuilt his relationship with Trump to turn the tables on Putin

After Donald Trump’s “very good and productive” phone call with Vladimir Putin earlier this week, all eyes were on his subsequent call with Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky. Would it, as it did when they last met in the flesh on February 28 at the White House, descend into disastrous acrimony? Or would Zelensky manage to […] The post Ukraine war: How Zelensky rebuilt his relationship with Trump to turn the tables on Putin appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago How Duterte’s International Criminal Court Trial Could Shape the Future of Philippine Politics

How Duterte’s International Criminal Court Trial Could Shape the Future of Philippine Politics  Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

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1 week ago Church group hits Maharlika fund over $76.4 million mining loan

The Catholic Church’s social action arm criticized the country’s sovereign investment fund for financing large-scale mining. The wealth fund, Maharlika Investment Corp (MIC), signed a binding term sheet to provide a $76.4-million bridge loan to Makilala Mining Company Inc., the local affiliate of Australia-based Celsius Resources Inc. The financing will be used to update the […] The post Church group hits Maharlika fund over $76.4 million mining loan appeared first on Interaksyon.

Economics

1 week ago Congo lab testing confirms deadly disease outbreak was malaria

KINSHASA — Testing has confirmed that an initially unidentified illness that killed more than 50 people in northwest Democratic Republic of Congo was malaria, the country’s National Public Health Institute (INSP) said late on Monday. At least 943 people fell sick and 52 died in Equateur province at the start of the year, with symptoms ranging from […] The post Congo lab testing confirms deadly disease outbreak was malaria appeared first on Interaksyon.

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