BARMM declares forced victim-rapist marriage is ‘haram’
The Islamic jurists of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) ruled it is not permissible for the victim to marry her abuser without her consent.
Immediate, strategic steps needed to address the oil crisis
Tama na ang pahirap sa mamamayan. Panahon na para ipagtanggol ang interes ng sambayanan laban sa krisis sa langis.
A subdued long weekend in the Philippines due to West Asia war
Even with Friday declared a regular holiday in celebration of the Muslims’ Eid’l Fitr and a popular Strawberry Festival in Benguet Province, it is a subdued long weekend in the Philippines with majority of families choosing to stay at home due to skyrocketing fuel prices.
Broadcaster killed in Negros Occidental
Julito “Jaz” Diamante Calo, 49, a radio show host on 88.3 DNN News FM based in Himamaylan City was shot in the head by a gunman in a white sport utility vehicle.
Trump, Netanyahu must refund Pinoy consumers
By Diego Morra For waging an unprovoked and unnecessary war against Iran that has caused the prices of gasoline, diesel, kerosene and other oil products to skyrocket, the entire Filipino people should demand that both US President Donald John M. Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must jointly refund Filipino motorists and consumers. It […]
Chinese embassy in Manila ramps up campaign vs. media groups
“These attacks quickly triggered a wave of online harassment. Within two hours of the embassy’s first Facebook post, more than a hundred accounts had commented on or shared the post, repeating the embassy’s narrative that PCIJ’s coverage was ‘anti-China,’” RSF said.
Philippines adjusts Eid’l Fitr to Saturday
The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) said that based on the results of Hilal (the Moon)-sighting activities on Thursday, it has decided to declare March 21 as the start of Eid’l Fitr 1447 Hijrah.
Fishers in the ‘Fishbowl of the Philippines’ question their future in these waters
Typhoons and the increasing presence of commercial vessels are pushing fishers in western Philippines’ Malampaya Sound to the margins
US/Israel war pushes Peso to new low
While overseas Filipinos and their families in the Philippines may gain from the higher exchange rates, current runaway oil prices, higher utility rates and inflationary costs of food items have long cancelled the temporary benefit.
Lu Roque’s gallant struggle
Until the very end, Lu carried the torch of peace, even when malevolent forces continue to stamp out the light and plunge the country into a tenebrous future.