At least 89 percent of adult Filipinos are satisfied with the way democracy works in the Philippines, the Fourth Quarter 2022 Social Weather Stations (SWS) poll showed. Fourth Quarter 2022 Social Weather Report (Photo courtesy of SWS) The non-commissioned nationwide survey held from Dec. 10 until...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has stated that the rule of law prevails in the Philippines, stressing that its criminal and justice system is functioning fully. Speaking at the plenary session of the Second Session for Summit for Democracy on Wednesday, March 29, Marcos said the country...
Although the Philippine government is endorsing the United States (US)-led Summit for Democracy Declaration to affirm the country’s “unwavering commitment to upholding our democratic values and principles,” it “disassociates” itself from the declaration’s reference to the International...
By presidential proclamation, Feb. 25, the EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary, is observed as a special non-working day to enable the citizenry to reflect on its significance. But this year, by virtue of Proclamation No. 167 issued by Malacanang Thursday evening, Feb. 24, 2023 was declared a...
BERLIN, Germany - Germany said Friday it has issued authorisation for Leopard 1 tanks to be sent to Ukraine, in a further boost for Kyiv as it seeks heavier weapons to counter Moscow's forces. Berlin has already said it will provide Ukraine with 14 Leopard 2s from its military stocks, but...
KYIV, Ukraine - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky marked Holocaust Remembrance Day Friday by urging the world to unite against "indifference" and "hatred," nearly one year into Russia's invasion of his country. "Today, as always, Ukraine honours the memory of millions of victims of the...
BERLIN, Germany - Germany's Leopard 2, the powerful tank that Berlin has finally agreed can be sent to Ukraine, could provide a major boost for Kyiv's forces as they fight back against Russian troops. But the Ukrainians would need to be quickly trained up to use the tanks and to maintain them....
BERLIN, Germany- Berlin on Wednesday approved the delivery of powerful German-made Leopard tanks to help Ukraine repel Russia's invasion, after weeks of pressure from Kyiv and many allies. Germany will provide a company of 14 Leopard 2 A6 tanks from the Bundeswehr stocks, government spokesman...
Today, Jan. 25, 2023, is the 90th birth anniversary of Maria Corazon “Cory” Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino who served as the 11th President of the Republic of the Philippines from Feb. 25, 1986 to June 30, 1992. She opposed then President Ferdinand E. Marcos, Sr. in a hotly contested snap election...
Claiming that too much democracy is bad for the country, Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnie Teves spoke on the plenary floor Monday afternoon, Jan. 23 about his desire to pursue a law against online bashers. Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnie Teves (Facebook) "I rise here again today to...
KYIV, Ukraine - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday described a fatal helicopter crash outside Kyiv that killed the interior minister and more than a dozen others as "a terrible tragedy". "Today, a terrible tragedy occurred in Brovary, Kyiv region. A SES (state emergency services)...
An alliance of women in the Philippines, on Friday, Aug. 5, condemned the execution of four pro-democracy activists in Myanmar. (Gabriela / Facebook) “We stand in full solidarity with the peoples of Myanmar and all the peoples of the world in seeking social justice and true democracy. Fascist...
