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Under Duterte, getting its own charter was already one of the priorities of the CHR leadership. But it was a tense time for the commission as it dealt with state killings and threats to its own existence.

The Supreme Court decision on the Taguig-Makati land dispute not only alters geographical demarcations, but also carries far-reaching implications

On March 29, Sen. Francis Tolentino said he had “accepted the proposal” to be counsel of his colleague, Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, before the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Policymakers in Manila have historically been making decisions for the entire country, to the frustration of those in provinces who feel that they have little say.

Elections Commissioner George Garcia on Monday explained that if Rep. Remulla becomes Department of Justice chief, that would create a vacancy in the 7th District of Cavite.

The longer it takes for Bongbong Marcos to form his economic team, the greater the uncertainty is for investors.

Despite low ratings in opinion polls, the PROMDI standard-bearer said he is the best person to succeed President Rodrigo Duterte at the helm of power because of his impoverished roots.

Sen. Manny Pacquiao is banking on the support of voters in the Visayas and Mindanao.

Pacquiao, whose rag-to-riches rise has inspired many people, believes he should succeed President Rodrigo Duterte as the country’s leader because he knows what it’s like to be poor. 

endIndex: Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 8) — President Rodrigo Duterte’s wish of amending the Constitution to abolish party-list groups allegedly supportive of the communist movement does not sit well with some lawmakers and political analysts. Duterte in a November 2020 meeting with lawmakers “suggested” that constitutional provisions on the party-list system be changed, Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III has disclosed. Duterte believes party-list lawmakers, partic...