The body of slain former mayor Rose Furigay was brought home to Lamitan City, Basilan, on July 31, but closure is nowhere near the horizon. Contrary to what is being claimed by partisans on social media, the feud between Furigay and her suspected murderer, Dr. Chao Tiao Yumol, did not spring from the latter’s campaign against corruption and the trade...
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Former Mayor Rose Furigay —PHOTO FROM pna.gov.ph
How events in 2019 resulted in the Furigay assassination
The body of slain former mayor Rose Furigay was brought home to Lamitan City, Basilan, on July 31, but closure...
The top three cybercrimes in the Philippines are phishing attacks, online scams, and trolling and misinformation, according to police. —GRAPHIC FROM WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
Cyberattacks rising in the Philippines
A week ago, “Marie,” a resident of Quezon City, was preparing to share a funny YouTube video with her friends on Facebook....
Human rights activists condemn the Duterte administration's bloody war on illegal drugs. —HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH PHOTO
Impunity may become institutionalized gov’t policy
In seeking to quash the inquiry of the International Criminal Court (ICC) into the Philippines’ “war on drugs,” President Ferdinand...
Embarrassment is a major deterrent for victims in reporting scammers. —Image from Foundry/pixabay.com
Oxytocin and a smooth talker are the drivers behind romance scams
“Michelle” would have known it was one of the popular cons had she read more about it sooner, but “Perry”...
Filipino overseas workers Rita, Baby and Paulo testify in a Senate committee hearing that they are victims of human trafficking. —PHOTO FROM SEN. RISA HONTIVEROS' OFFICE
Trafficking Filipinos: Philippines becoming ‘incubator of scammers’
(First of two parts) Trafficking Filipinos: Are immigration, airport personnel involved? Tantalized by the promise of being paid P50,000 a...
Bureau of Immigration section of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport —PHOTO
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Trafficking Filipinos: Are immigration, airport personnel involved?
(Last of two parts) :Trafficking Filipinos: Philippines becoming ‘incubator of scammers’ A mix of excitement and anxiety filled “Paulo” as...
Former Sen, Leila de Lima —PHOTO FROM pna.gov.ph
When the wheels of justice grind
When she is released from prison, whether by virtue of bail, dismissal of her remaining two drug cases, or acquittal,...
Before putting them up for adoption, these dogs have to undergo treatment and rehabilitation. —PHOTOS BY CHARLES E. BUBAN
Save the dogs (and other creatures)
CAPAS, Tarlac—In the news lately is the order of Mayor Carmelo Lazatin of Angeles City, Pampanga, to file criminal charges...