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SC Halts Impeachment, Demands Due Process

The Philippine Supreme Court issues a landmark ruling on impeachment, demanding strict due process. This decision reshapes the political landscape and tests institutional integrity. Read the full analysis.

Cebu Police Corporal Arrested for Assaulting PWD

Police Corporal Roel Pepito is detained after CCTV footage reveals him attacking a Person with Disability in Tabogon, Cebu. Provincial Director condemns the act, vows accountability.

Barangay Captain's Traffic Violation Goes Viral

Basak, Lapu-Lapu City Barangay Captain Felipe Diano apologizes after being caught riding a motorcycle without a helmet. This incident highlights the crucial role of public officials as role models in the Digital Age.

ACPO Conducts Random Drug Test on 708 Personnel

Angeles City Police Office tests 708 personnel for drugs under Mayor Lazatin's accountable governance drive. A zero-tolerance policy is enforced to ensure a clean force. Read the full report.

Widow Seeks Justice in Ancestral Property Dispute

Mildred, a widow over 60, seeks advice after being denied a share in her late husband's ancestral home, which burned down. She asks Papa Joe for legal guidance on her family's rights. Read her story and the expert's response.

New 'Resilience Reporting' Demands Answers in Cebu

After 2025's disasters, a new journalism approach asks why Cebu suffered so much. It shifts focus from survival stories to accountability for flood control funds and failed projects. Read the investigation.

Discaya Arrest: Groups Demand Wider Graft Probe

Advocacy groups hail the arrest of contractor Sarah Discaya but warn it's just the tip of the iceberg in the P96-million flood control scandal. Read why they demand systemic reform.

Judge Fired, Disbarred for Murder of Fellow Judge

The Supreme Court has dismissed and disbarred Judge Oscar Tomarong for masterminding the 2019 murder of Judge Reymar Lacaya. Read the shocking details of the judicial assassination plot.

Archbishop Uy's Two-Pronged Call Against Corruption

New Cebu Archbishop Alberto S. Uy emerges as a national anti-corruption voice, challenging both officials and the public to self-reflect. His powerful message at a November 30 prayer rally urges accountability and compassion.

ATM Skimming Case Dismissed Over Evidence Issues

A Philippine court dismissed an ATM skimming case against three Romanians due to mishandled evidence, highlighting critical lapses in investigation. Learn how procedural failures can derail justice.

SC: Fugitives Cannot Seek Judicial Relief in Court

The Supreme Court clarifies who qualifies as a fugitive from justice and rules that such individuals are barred from seeking judicial relief. Learn the legal implications of the Vallacar Transit vs. Yanson case.

SALN Access Restored, Lifestyle Checks Urged

Ombudsman Remulla reinstates public access to SALNs. Business groups demand lifestyle audits to verify officials' declared wealth against actual lifestyles for true transparency.

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