Day: April 18, 2026

BY any legal or political standard, impeachment is meant to be a solemn constitutional process, not a theater for speculative narratives or unverified accusations. Yet the April 14 hearing before the House Committee on Justice raises a troubling question: Why would lawmakers anchor such grave proceedings on the testimony of a deeply compromised figure like Ramil Madriaga?

The camp of drug war victims could still avail legal remedies to hold the former president Rodrigo Duterte accountable for alleged crimes against humanity in case the International Criminal Court’s Appeals Chamber ruled in his favor and dismissed the case for “lack of jurisdiction.”

MANILA, Philippines — In a community, some sources of noise may irritate neighbors — but that doesn’t automatically make them a “nuisance” that can be a ground for claiming damages.

MANILA, Philippines — A former official of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) testified on Friday about the alleged kickbacks given to then Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co, citing an instance when up to P800 million was delivered through a member of the lawmaker’s staff.

At a trendy venue near the San Francisco pier, Sam Altman’s verification project World celebrated its next evolution and rapid expansion of its ambitions. And it’s starting with Tinder.

Oil prices have plummeted after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would be “completely open” to commercial ships for the remainder of the ceasefire in the US-Israel war with Iran.

Celebrations have been reported in Lebanon after a 10-day ceasefire took effect, paving the way for talks between Israeli and Lebanese officials on a longer-term deal, according to the US State Department.