How justice is denied to children and rights defenders

The Philippines claims to be a nation under the rule of law. But that seems only to serve the rich and powerful, while powerless little children are sexually assaulted or raped, and their abusers or rapists are sometimes acquitted and allowed to go free.

Coconut Oil vs. Olive Oil: A Slick Debate About Healthy Fats and Your Heart

Coconut or Olive? The oil you choose should align with your broader lifestyle.

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OPINION

How justice is denied to children and rights defenders

The Philippines claims to be a nation under the rule of law. But that seems only to serve the rich and powerful, while powerless little children are sexually assaulted or raped, and their abusers or rapists are sometimes acquitted and allowed to go free.

When the Sea Keeps Taking

The Philippine maritime sector has long operated in the gray areas between regulation and accommodation. Inspectors know the rules. Operators know the rules. Port authorities know the rules. And yet the rules bend.

Protecting the environment means protecting our lives

Our once-beautiful environment is being destroyed by corruption, irresponsibility and neglect that are allowing the laws to be flouted and ignored.

The Politics of Pity

Sentimentality does not stand in for jurisprudence. Courts are not counseling centers; they are not charities; and the ICC does not hand out consolation prizes for public relations losses.

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GOVERNANCE

New Bridge Project to Trigger Heavy Traffic Between Muntinlupa and San Pedro Starting Feb. 1

Local authorities issued the advisory ahead of the project’s commencement, warning that the construction period will likely bring moderate to heavy congestion in the area, particularly during peak hours.

TSEK ng Bayan in Biñan: Catalyzing a Sanitation Revolution

TSEK ng Bayan was pioneered by Laguna Water, in coalition with the Manila Water Foundation, aiming to elevate sanitation awareness and spur behavior change in communities around Laguna Lake, including Biñan.