Victims' counsels to ICC: Declare former President Duterte fit for trial
ICC case against Duterte advances as lawyers seek fitness declaration for trial over drug war deaths.
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Media watchdog CMFR to cease operations on Sept. 30
37-year media watchdog closure removes institutional oversight of press freedom and media rights.
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PH lawmakers want Mark Zuckerberg to face Congress on Facebook safety
Philippine lawmakers push for Meta's CEO to testify on Facebook's role in local safety threats.
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NSCR full operations pushed back to 2033
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Romualdez Co-Accused Serenio Out Of Philippines – BI
A co-accused in the Romualdez investigation leaves the Philippines before a hold-departure order took effect.
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First Bangsamoro parliamentary elections test promise of self-governance amid hope, skepticism
The Bangsamoro region holds its first parliamentary elections, marking a key test of autonomous governance.
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