AI Artificial Intelligence words are seen in this illustration taken, May 4, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
AI Artificial Intelligence words are seen in this illustration taken, May 4, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
New revelations from Epstein files take a toll across EuropeAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, looks round as he leaves after attending the Easter Matins Service at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, England, April 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)
Biz, civil society groups want tough dynasty lawFacade of the House of Representatives at the Batasan Complex in Quezon City. House launches series of public consultationsMANILA, Philippines — Thirty-one business groups and civil society organizations are calling for a genuine law against political dynasties, with tougher safeguards to fight corruption. Clear provisionsFor the country to have a truly effective Anti-Political Dynasty Law, the groups said the proposed legislation should include clear and enforceable provisions. “For our nation to finally break free from the bondage of corruption, political dynasties should no longer thrive. “On the issue of the proposed law on political dynasty, it is clear that the people are waiting for this for so long,” he said.
Love on the Seine: the rise of picturesque Paris proposalsA Dutch couple poses in front of the Eiffel Tower as they take part in a Cinderella-themed marriage proposal in Paris on February 7, 2026 prior to Valentine's Day. PARIS, France — The luxury marriage proposal business is booming in Paris with international clients happy to pay thousands to pop the question in the most romantic way possible in the City of Love. "We've always dreamed of a fairytale wedding," 44-year-old Dutch businessman Sander Castel told AFP after contacting ApoteoSurprise, an agency that organizes picturesque engagements. "There were three agencies five years ago — there are 25 today, with options for every budget," said Florian Perrault, the founder of Paris Proposal Agency. In addition to the City of Light and New York City, other picturesque proposal hotspots include Venice, the Amalfi Coast, Cappadocia in Turkey, Greece's Santorini, and Australia.
Reject the dynastsPresident Marcos reportedly wants the bill by June, for enactment before his State of the Nation Address. As of yesterday, 24 anti-dynasty bills had been filed at the House of Representatives and several more at the Senate. HB 6771 is the anti-dynasty bill filed by dynastic Speaker Bodjie Dy and BBM’s congressman son Sandro Marcos. If a farcical anti-dynasty bill is passed by Congress, the groups will push for a digital people’s initiative on their preferred measure, for approval in a referendum. A legislated ban on dynasties will help, but the better way to show disapproval of the abuse is to dump the dynasts.
Court orders arrest of ex-Senate witnessSen. Risa Hontiveros along with her lawyers filing a complaint at the Department of Justice on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, against former Senate witness Michael Maurillo and six other vloggers. MANILA, Philippines — A Pasay City court has ordered the arrest of a former Senate witness who accused Sen. Risa Hontiveros of coercing and bribing him with P1 million to testify against detained religious leader Apollo Quiboloy. Judge Marita Iris Laqui-Genilo of the Pasay Regional Trial Court Branch 111 issued a warrant for the arrest of Michael Maurillo on charges of cyberlibel. Last month, the Department of Justice lodged the case against Maurillo before the Pasay court. As early as 2024, according to Hontiveros, Maurillo was being asked to recant his testimony to “shame” her.
China emissions 'flat or falling', but coal keeps growingChimneys of a coal-fired power plant are seen behind a gate in Shanghai, China October 21, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song
Duterte counsel wants victims’ Filipino lawyers disqualifiedComposite photo shows the facade of the International Criminal Court and former President Rodrigo Duterte. MANILA, Philippines — The defense counsel of former president Rodrigo Duterte has sought the disqualification of Filipino lawyers Joel Butuyan and Gilbert Andres as common legal representative of the victims (CLRVs) in the ongoing proceedings at the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I earlier designated Butuyan and Andres, both ICC-accredited lawyers, as common legal representatives of the victims. Both of them are with the Center for International Law, which represents some victims of the Duterte administration’s deadly campaign against illegal drugs. The judges allowed the addition of 78 items in the list of evidence of the defense, and another two for the prosecution.
NBI submits Interpol red notice papers vs CoFormer Rep. Elizaldy Co admits inserting P100 billion in the 2025 budget in a video released on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 while abroad. MANILA, Philippines — In its bid to locate former Ako Bicol party-list congressman Zaldy Co, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has submitted supplemental documents required by Interpol for the Philippines’ request to issue a red notice against him. A red notice is an international alert requesting member countries to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition. Mallari expressed optimism that Interpol will approve the request, noting strengthened coordination with European law enforcement partners as the manhunt for Co continues. She noted that Bernardo was “discharged” as a state witness last November, and Alcantara in December.
Revilla fights back in plunder raps; lawyer says 3 clearedFormer senator Bong Revilla at the Department of Justice as he filed his counter-affidavit on his plunder complaint on Feb. 12, 2026. MANILA, Philippines — Former lawmaker Bong Revilla filed his counter-affidavit in the plunder complaint he is facing on Thursday, February 12. (So it’s quite puzzling, out of four respondents, three are in witness protection. Citing documents from the investigation, Señga also said that Bernardo has been discharged as a state witness since November, while Alcantara has been discharged as a state witness since December. The plunder case against Revilla was filed by the National Bureau of Investigation on Nov. 13, 2025, with Bernardo, Opulencia and Alcantara as co-accused.
Risk of Nipah spread low after cases in India, Bangladesh: WHOMembers of a medical team from Kozhikode Medical College carry areca nut and guava fruit samples to conduct tests for Nipah virus in Maruthonkara village in Kozhikode district, Kerala, India, September 13, 2023. REUTERS/Stringer
