Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte has delegated the task of addressing questions regarding the proposal to change the term “Diktadurang Marcos” to “Diktadura” in the Grade 6 Araling …
Presidential candidate Senator Manny Pacquiao on Thursday warned of another possible martial law era should the late dictator’s son, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (BBM), be elected as president. “Hindi malayo magkaron …
Partido Reporma chairman and presidential candidate Panfilo ‘Ping’ Lacson assured that democracy would remain in the country under his administration if he becomes the next president. Lacson said Martial Law …
If President Rodrigo Duterte is to be asked, the Senate’s detention of Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp director Linconn Ong is more than martial law enforcement. Ong was one of the resource …
The judiciary is still feeling the effects of the declaration of martial law by former President Ferdinand Marcos, according to Atty Chel Diokno. According to Diokno, chairperson of the Free …
Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) chief Major General Corleto Vinluan Jr. does not support the idea of declaring martial in Sulu province following the two explosions that killed 15 people in …
President Rodrigo Duterte will study the Philippine Army’s recommendation to declare martial law in Sulu province following the twin blasts in Jolo that killed 15 people on Monday. Presidential spokesperson …
Philippine Army chief Lieutenant General Cirilito Sobejana appealed Tuesday to enforce martial law in Sulu province following the two explosions that killed 15 people in Jolo on Monday. “Kung natatandaan …
Presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo said Wednesday ABS-CBN closure is not a repeat of the broadcasting company’s shutdown during martial law in 1972, citing the decision should not be blamed …
President Rodrigo Duterte warned that he might declare Martial Law if NPA rebels would continue to kill the government’s soldiers, during his public address aired Friday. “Kaya ngayon’ pag nagpatuloy …
Cesar Virata, the Philippines’ fourth prime minister, and former finance secretary during Martial Law, tested positive for COVID-19, according to actress Vivian Velez. In a Facebook post on Monday night, …
Congress has approved President Duterte’s request to extend martial law in Mindanao for another year, to “put an end to the on-going rebellion”. A total of 12 senators voted to …
Communist leader Jose Maria Sison is an instant millionaire after receiving reparation from the government as a human rights victim during the martial law years. Sison, founder of the Communist …
Seven have been killed as the chairman of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) says rebels have no choice but to intensify attacks after the collapse of peace talks. …
Philippine lawmakers have voted overwhelmingly to extend martial law on Mindanao until the end of the year. Only 18 members of the House of Representatives and Senate voted against retaining …
President Duterte has threatened to jail critics of martial law, just days before the Supreme Court is set to rule on its legality. The president imposed military rule throughout the …
It may be hard to imagine that you can end up lost in a jungle, or any similar wild environment, but why not be prepared if such situation comes up? …
I think somebody needs to remind President Duterte that although he is head of state of the Philippines, it’s not ‘all about him’ and his fragile ego. Yesterday, for example, …
A toddler has been included in a government list of people suspected of helping the Maute terror group attack Marawi City. There are 18 names in the “lookout report”, including …
The latest round of peace talks with communist rebels has been called off after they ordered their fighters to step up attacks in response to martial law. Speaking after nearly …
A lot of column inches have been written about the rise of populist politicians in the west, it seems a profound shift towards authoritarianism in Southeast Asia has been largely …
A veteran journalist and historian has expressed fears that President Duterte’s plan for a federal constitution could see the return of the Marcos dynasty to power. Raissa Robles believes that …
Patriotic Filipinos “should start preparing to fight another dictator”, Senator Antonio Trillanes IV warned today (Monday, January 16) following Duterte’s latest comments on martial law. Former Navy officer Trillanes, who led two …
President Duterte has again raised the spectre of martial law, saying he could declare it “if I want to” and that “no one can stop me.” Speaking in Davao city …
Critics have reacted with dismay after president Duterte said he wanted the constitution amended to make it easier for a president to declare martial law. Speaking in Angeles City yesterday …
PROTESTS and legal challenges show no signs of abating following the controversial burial of former president Ferdinand Marcos. The preserved body of the former leader was recently taken from his …