The use of artificial intelligence (AI) across Southeast Asia is accelerating faster than governments, schools, and institutions can keep pace with, with 75% of students using AI in the Philippines, according to studies released by the Asean Foundation. “Across Asean, we are seeing AI use grow faster than our systems’ ability to guide it,” said Asean...
Author: Nestor Corrales
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Senators Go and Dela Rosa named among Duterte’s ‘co-perpetrators’
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has named Senators Christopher “Bong” Go and Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa as well as other former ranking government officials as co-perpetrators of ex-President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody “war on drugs.” Go ranked first and Dela Rosa third in the midterm senatorial elections last year. As chief of the Philippine National Police...
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More than a year later, no word from Marcos on ex-OFW Veloso’s renewed plea for clemency
The plea for clemency aired by former overseas Filipino worker Mary Jane Veloso upon returning to the Philippines more than a year ago remains unanswered, even as she renewed her appeal in a handwritten open letter early this week. “Unfortunately, no word yet on clemency. No word from Malacañang at all,” Josalee Deinla, one of...
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‘Dysfunctional leadership’ reflected in impeachment complaints against Marcos and Duterte
The filing of impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte reflects “dysfunctional” leadership at the highest level of government, according to Mamamayang Liberal Rep. Leila de Lima. The filings—two each for the two leaders—are also testing the Constitution, rattling investor confidence, and once again turning Congress into an arena for...
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Victims of Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’ see his trial as their last chance to be heard
With former president Rodrigo Duterte now deemed fit to stand trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague and the confirmation of charges set next month, the families of those killed in his “war on drugs” are looking to the proceedings as their last real chance to be heard. “This ICC trial is...
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With new natural gas source found at Malampaya, energy expert raises need for long-term plan
As the Malampaya gas field, the Philippines’ largest source of natural gas, was projected to run dry by 2027, a major deposit of natural gas promising sufficient fuel to power millions of homes and schools for a year was found. But according to energy expert Alexander Ablaza, the Philippines needs a clear plan to meet its...
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From pork barrel to flood control: Bong Revilla back in jail
Former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. is back behind bars, having surrendered to authorities late Monday following the issuance of a warrant for his arrest on charges of graft and malversation in connection with a ghost flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan. He is now being held at the Quezon City male dormitory in Payatas...
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Impeach case filed vs Marcos over Duterte surrender to ICC, alleged drug addiction and corruption
An impeachment complaint has been filed against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for alleged graft and corruption, violation of the Constitution, and betrayal of public trust. The complaint was filed on Monday by lawyer Andre de Jesus and was endorsed by Pusong Pinoy Rep. Jernie Jett Nisay, a party-list lawmaker who owns JVN Construction and Trading...
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Bayan@40: ‘The real power rests with the people, not politicians’
The Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) founded during Ferdinand Marcos Sr.’s dictatorship marks its 40th anniversary this week and continues to perform its avowed role as a voice for the people. The nationwide alliance celebrated the occasion on Jan. 14 with a program titled “Bayan Kwarenta” at the University of the Philippines Diliman’s Ignacio B. Gimenez...
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Marcos flies to Abu Dhabi (he has ₱1.018 billion in travel funds for 2026)
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. flew out Monday night to attend a sustainability summit in Abu Dhabi, his first foreign trip this year. The 2026 national budget earmarks ₱1.018 billion for his local and international travels. Mr. Marcos will also witness the signing of trade and defense agreements between Manila and Abu Dhabi during his three-day...