The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) recently suspended two shows on the Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) channel after airing egregious
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Why Bato dela Rosa needs to be investigated by the International Criminal Court
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa is threatening to deport International Criminal Court (ICC) investigators who enter the Philippines to probe the alleged crimes against
Forcing jeepney operators into cooperatives could lead to the corporatization of public transport in the Philippines
As the end of 2023 approaches, the deadline for jeepney drivers to consolidate themselves into a cooperative also looms. President Bongbong Marcos Jr. has
Why SMNI News deserves to be shut down
Two bills filed in the House of Representatives this month will prove to be problematic for the Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), the broadcasting
With Leila de Lima now free, her focus should be to bring Rodrigo Duterte to justice
After six years, Leila de Lima – a fierce critic of former President Rodrigo Duterte and his infamous “war on drugs” – walked out
Leila de Lima acquitted again: Why the charges against her are purely part of Duterte’s political vendetta
It’s two down, one to go. This is how detained former Senator Leila de Lima felt after being acquitted of another drugs charge slapped
If Marcos admits abuses happened under Rodrigo Duterte’s “War on Drugs”, will he allow the ICC to investigate?
Many supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte coalesced behind Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. at the 2022 election, hoping the latter would be a continuation
Gaming the system with last-minute substitutions
It might feel like election season is underway in the Philippines: candidates have started doing the rounds, campaign ads now dominate television and social
How Leni Robredo can win and ABS-CBN regain their franchise at the same time
After much speculation, Vice-President Leni Robredo finally confirmed she will contest the presidency in next year’s election. As the de facto face of the
Robin Padilla, ex-convict and staunch Duterte supporter, will run for the Senate
There was a time when having a “good moral character” was a prerequisite to run for public office. Today, that is more of a