Katerina Francisco
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Gone too soon: 7 youth leaders killed under Martial Law
(UPDATED) On the 45th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law, we look back at some of the bright, idealistic youth leaders whose lives were cut short under the Marcos regime → Read More
LOOK BACK: How ASEAN was formed
The regional organization aims to promote peace and security in Southeast Asia and promote economic cooperation among member-nations → Read More
INC head Eduardo Manalo faces complaint over Tandang Sora lot
INC executive minister Eduardo Manalo is named respondent in the complaint for falsification of public documents filed by his estranged sister, Lottie Manalo Hemedez → Read More
Get to know Duterte's first Supreme Court appointee Samuel Martires
Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Samuel Martires is two years away from the mandatory retirement age of 70 → Read More
Know the difference: Which agencies manage roads and road users?
Do you know the difference between the functions of the LTO and the LTFRB? Know more about the different agencies managing Philippine roads → Read More
FAST FACTS: China's Belt and Road initiative
Will the Philippines be part of China's planned revival of the historic silk road trade route? → Read More
Senatorial bets: Different stands on same-sex unions
Some of those running to be lawmakers disagree with Pacquiao's barb against gays unions, but are themselves opposed to such relationships or have no opinion on the issue → Read More
Road deaths in PH: Most are motorcycle riders, pedestrians
In its 2015 report on road safety, the World Health Organization says 1.25 million people have died globally due to road accidents, with motorcyclists comprising 23% of deaths → Read More
How safe are road users in ASEAN countries?
The ASEAN region faces the challenge of improving safety for road users, with most road deaths involving the most common mode of transport: 2- or 3-wheeler vehicles → Read More
JBC interviews: Highs and lows in the search for the next SC justice
Some candidates got a telling-off on their legal knowledge, while one was asked why he didn't have a necktie on. Here's a roundup of the moments from the JBC public interviews. → Read More
Who's who: Candidates vying for SC justice post
Know more about the candidates vying for the position of Supreme Court Associate Justice Jose Perez, who is set to retire this month → Read More
Who's vying for the post of SC Justice Brion?
Know more about the candidates vying for the position of Supreme Court Associate Justice Arturo Brion, who is set to retire on December 29 → Read More
Who is SC Associate Justice Noel Tijam?
Court of Appeals Associate Justice Noel Tijam, a law school classmate of President Duterte, is the latest appointee to the High Tribunal → Read More
Who's who: Candidates vying to replace SC justice Bienvenido Reyes
The JBC starts interviews on Monday, June 19, for candidates vying for the post of Supreme Court Justice Bienvenido Reyes, who will retire on July 6 → Read More
Martial Law, the dark chapter in Philippine history
We take a look back at the Martial Law declaration, and the consequent events that shaped Philippine history → Read More
TIMELINE: Resorts World Manila attack
(4th UPDATE) Here's what we know about the attack of an alleged 'lone wolf' at Resorts World Manila in Pasay City on Friday, June 2 → Read More
Who is the judge who ordered De Lima's arrest?
Senator Leila de Lima, during her time as chief of the Department of Justice, was involved in other cases with Muntinlupa Judge Juanita Guerrero → Read More
FAST FACTS: What you should know about Benham Rise
The Philippines 13-million-hectare territory near Aurora is considered part of the country's extended continental shelf, but is not part of the PH national territory → Read More
Confidential, intel funds difficult to audit – ex-COA chair
The Commission on Audit relies on reports and submissions by government agencies to check the use of confidential funds, says former COA chair Grace Pulido Tan → Read More
JBC grills PAO chief: Read up on SC cases
The JBC's Angelina Sandoval-Gutierrez asks Acosta about her stance on controversial SC cases – but the PAO chief admits she has read about them only in the newspapers → Read More