Doctors and lawyers seek reconsideration on Recto, Ledesma
A group of doctors and lawyers filed a motion for reconsideration with the Ombudsman after Recto and Ledesma were acquitted over the P60 billion PhilHealth fund transfer.
Category : Policy Analysis
Illicit Tobacco Trade Threatens 2.2M Filipinos
The National Tobacco Administration warns that illicit tobacco trade endangers over 2.2 million Filipino tobacco farmers and workers, causing P40-52 billion annual revenue loss.
Marcos Backs Senate Choice for Impeachment Trial Head
President Marcos supports whoever the Senate picks to preside over VP Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, emphasizing legality and constitutional process.
Health Officials Under Fire: Repeated Allegations, No Action
Health workers accuse Herbosa and Domingo of luxury airfare misuse amid a pattern of procurement and fund management issues, raising questions about accountability.
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Drunk Waiter Arrested for Assaulting Taxi Driver in Cebu
A 21-year-old waiter was arrested for assaulting a taxi driver who refused to take him as a passenger near Mabuhay Tower in Cebu City early Tuesday.
School Liability Compared in Davao and Ateneo Student Deaths
A comparison of two tragic student deaths—a 2006 burning in Davao and a 2026 drowning in Aurora—highlights school liability in loco parentis, with the Supreme Court ruling on the former.
Three Fires in Cebu City Destroy 18 Houses, Damage P810K
Three separate fires in Cebu City on June 15-16 destroyed 18 houses, with total damage estimated at P810,000. The BFP reported damages in three barangays.
DENR Gives Duterte 5 Days to Explain Garbage Dumping Call
The DENR has given Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte five days to explain why he encouraged residents to dump garbage outside its regional office, amid an illegal waste disposal investigation.
Sandiganbayan Dismisses Graft Charges vs Cebu BAC Officials
The Sandiganbayan dismissed graft charges against five Cebu City BAC members due to insufficient evidence, ruling that procurement lapses do not automatically constitute criminal intent under RA 3019.
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House Website Hacked by Protesters
Hackers breached the House of Representatives website, claiming it as a protest against government corruption, days after a similar attack on the Senate website.
Sandiganbayan Dismisses Graft Cases vs. Ex-Cebu Mayor Rama
The Sandiganbayan dismissed three graft cases against former Cebu City mayor Michael Rama and five Bids and Awards Committee members, citing defective charges.
We Must Start Somewhere: Impeachment and Selective Justice
A reflection on the impeachment of VP Sara Duterte, arguing that selective justice is necessary to begin tackling corruption, drawing parallels to historical examples.
Bill pushes land titling for public schools under DepEd
Parañaque Rep. Brian Yamsuan files HB 9477 to fast-track titling of public school lands, prevent legal issues in construction and repair, following DepEd's safety inspection directive after Mindanao quake.
Immigration Lookout Bulletin Requested for Ateneo Coach Tab Baldwin
Lawyer of deceased Ateneo player Rene Baterbonia requests DFA to issue immigration lookout bulletin for head coach Tab Baldwin to aid investigation.
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Kapunan group joins impeachment vs VP Sara as 'payback time'
Veteran litigator Atty. Lorna Kapunan leads 10 private prosecutors pro bono in VP Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, calling it 'payback time' for accountability.
Sen. Bam Aquino Urges Gov't to Address Flood Control Anomalies
Senator Bam Aquino calls on government agencies to urgently resolve widespread anomalies in flood control projects before the public judges them, as the rainy season begins.
CLO Affirms Mayor's Veto on Senior Ordinance Provision
The Cebu City Legal Office ruled Mayor Archival's veto of a provision allowing family members to claim aid for incapacitated seniors is legally valid, citing fraud risks.
Inflation Drops to 6.8% in May 2026
The Philippine Statistics Authority reports inflation slowed to 6.8% in May 2026 from 7.2% in April, driven by lower food and utility prices, though still above BSP target.
Defensor Denies Bribing Ex-Marines P5 Million Each
Former Congressman Mike Defensor denies allegations of bribing 18 ex-Marines P5 million each to testify at a Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on flood control anomalies.
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Systemic Corruption in Philippines: Why Investigations Fail
An analysis of systemic corruption in the Philippines, where officials cover for each other, investigations stall, and citizens enable the cycle. A call to action for organized resistance.
Supreme Court Asked to Halt DepEd Curriculum Reform
A teacher petitions the Supreme Court to stop DepEd's curriculum reform, citing constitutional violations and warning of systemic damage to education.
Senate's Decline Erodes Public Trust
A critical look at the Philippine Senate's descent into corruption and theatrics, questioning public complicity and calling for moral integrity.
Ad Hominem in Senate: Credentials Silencing Debate
A Senate exchange on ad hominem attacks reveals how credentials are weaponized to silence debate, reflecting a broader public exhaustion with personal insults in Philippine politics.
Remulla: Estrada faces arrest over plunder, graft charges
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Senator Jinggoy Estrada may surrender or be arrested for plunder and graft charges filed by the Ombudsman involving PHP573 million in illicit payouts.
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BI: Dela Rosa May Have Left PH via Backdoor
The Bureau of Immigration does not rule out the possibility that Senator Ronald Dela Rosa has left the Philippines through backdoor channels, despite no record of departure.
NGCP Denies Failing to Submit Reports After Blackouts
NGCP denies failing to submit reports to energy regulators after transmission line trips caused red and yellow alerts in Luzon and Visayas grids.
Local Crises, National Decisions: SunStar Analysis
SunStar's Beyond the Headlines explores how local crises influence national decisions, highlighting community impacts and policy responses in the Philippines.
Cebu Officials Risk Suits for Illegal Sanggunian Roles
DILG says vice mayors and vice governors cannot author measures, chair committees, or debate. Cebu City Council allows it, risking legal challenges.
Ateneo Law Class Urges Senate President Cayetano on Integrity
Ateneo Law Class of 1997 calls on Senate President Cayetano to uphold constitutional principles, respect separation of powers, and comply with Ombudsman's lawful orders.
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Ched Suspends GE Revamp: Victory for Educators
CHED suspends the Reframed General Education Curriculum Component until 2028 after broad opposition. Lawmakers and educators push for full junking of the neoliberal framework.
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