Justice Leonen tweets hope after notable dissent to Sereno’s ouster
The former law dean who is among the six dissenter to the Supreme Court's decision to oust Maria Lourdes Sereno has a lesson to teach.
Unseated chief justices: Sereno, foreign counterparts have a common denominator
The Philippines has the distinction of unseating two consecutive chief justices, just six years apart. Here's look at some notable magistrate ousters from countries...
IMF’s Lagarde joins list of women Duterte made sexist remarks about
IMF chief Christine Lagarde is just the latest of female figures that Duterte made comments about of a sexual nature.
For this grandma, Supreme Court turn of events is eerily familiar
The turn of events at the Supreme Court reminds an emotional grandma of the days leading to decades-long brutal martial rule under a dictator.
SpaceX launches new rocket primed for future crewed missions
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — An updated version of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, tailored for eventual crewed missions for NASA, made its debut launch...
The seventh ‘dissent’ vs Sereno’s ouster: Spokesman Ted Te speaks own mind
The historic ouster of Maria Lourdes Sereno on Friday created a major divide in the Supreme Court that even the spokesman publicly expressed his...
As justices remove their chief: The ‘crisis’ in constitutional crisis
It is the power of Congress to oust top officials. The Supreme Court took matters into its own hands. What exactly is a constitutional crisis?
Is there such a thing as ‘elevator discrimination’?
The elevator policy of a residential condominium in Mandaluyong City caused a stir on social media for its perceived "discrimination" against "drivers, household helpers,...
As another chief justice exits the building, country looks at chaos in the judiciary
Not long after the Philippines saw its eminent judiciary rocked by the impeachment of its chief justice, another top magistrate has lost her seat in the high court.
Duterte admin sees popularity dip on inflation worries
Public satisfaction with the performance of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's government fell in the first quarter from a record high in December, partly pulled down by a poor score on fighting inflation, a private pollster said on Friday.
If Michael Cinco’s work made it to the Met Gala
Michael Cinco created a stained glass-inspired gown way before the Catholicism-themed Met Gala. What if it made the star-studded fundraising event?
Sarah Geronimo fan’s ‘get married’ comment a reflection of trend among millennials
Sarah Geronimo was advised by a fan to "get married" during a concert in New York and her response to the incident reveals a...
Despite statue’s removal, battle for comfort women pushes forward
A month after the Department of Public Works and Highways removed the comfort woman statue along Roxas Boulevard, a battle to address the history...
Vietnam asks China to withdraw military equipment from South China Sea
Vietnam has asked China to withdraw military equipment from the South China Sea, following media reports this month that China had installed missiles there.
As Ombudsman Morales’ term ends, take a brief look at her 50-year law career
As Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales' term winds down, ending in July 2018, a new investigation has been announced focusing on presidential son Davao City Vice-Mayor...