When Negligence Wears Academic Colors
The death of Cheryl Sarate was not merely a tragic accident. It was a catastrophic institutional failure — one that exposed how negligence, complacency, and the absence of accountability can…
Petition for Indirect Contempt Filed vs BTA Members Over Bangsamoro Redistricting Law
MANILA, Philippines — A petition for indirect contempt has been filed before the Supreme Court against several members of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Parliament over the alleged failure to…
Supreme Court ruling upholds Mamanwa Tribes’ right to socio-economic funds
SURIGAO DEL NORTE, Philippines — In a landmark decision hailed as a victory for Indigenous Peoples’ rights, the Supreme Court (SC) ð˜Œð˜¯ ð˜‰ð˜¢ð˜¯ð˜¤ has upheld the disallowance of funds meant…
Save Bangsamoro Movement Holds Peace Rally in Mendiola, Urges Marcos to Uphold SC Ruling and Appoint MILF-Endorsed BTA Members
MANILA, Philippines — Leaders and members of the Save Bangsamoro Movement (SBM) held a peace rally in Mendiola on Wednesday morning to call on the national government to respect the…
₱1-B Wasted After Postponement of Bangsamoro Elections, Says Comelec
Manila, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) revealed on Thursday that more than ₱1 billion in government funds have gone to waste following the Supreme Court’s (SC) order to…
Opinion: The Supreme Court’s Bangsamoro Ruling — A Reset for Democracy and the Rule of Law
The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Bangsamoro Autonomy Act No. 77 (BAA 77) and its predecessor, BAA 58, is not just a technical ruling on electoral boundaries. It…
Comelec: BARMM Parliamentary Elections on October 13 ‘Legally and Factually Impossible’
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday, September 25, declared it “legally and factually impossible” to conduct the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Elections on…
Clarification Motion Filed in SC as Sen. Marcos Opposes Suspension of BARMM Elections
MANILA – Petitioners of Bangsamoro Autonomy Act (BAA) No. 77 have filed a Motion for Clarification before the Supreme Court, seeking a clearer interpretation of the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO)…
OPINION | Why the Supreme Court’s Nullification of VP Duterte’s Impeachment Matters to Everyone
In a unanimous and historic decision, the Supreme Court has declared the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte unconstitutional. The Court’s ruling is not just a legal victory…
Supreme Court Issues Writ of Kalikasan Against Samal-Davao Bridge Project
DAVAO CITY, July 1, 2025 — The Supreme Court has granted a Writ of Kalikasan in favor of environmental advocates opposing the ongoing construction of the Samal Island–Davao City Connector…