Day: March 11, 2025

Manila: The International Criminal Court (ICC) is once again in the global spotlight as it continues investigating former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial war on drugs. The probe raises critical questions about international justice, state sovereignty, and whether global institutions can truly hold powerful political figures accountable. According to Philippines News Agency, Michael Tiu, Jr., assistant professor at the University of the Philippines College of Law, shared insights into the ICC’s mandate, how it prosecutes former heads of state, and what this means for international human rights law. The ICC was established under the Rome Statute to prosecute genocide, war

Manila: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. has indicated that the Monetary Board might implement several more rate cuts within the year, with at least one reduction being considered for the upcoming rate-setting meeting next month. He shared these insights with reporters during the Tuesday Club meeting held at a hotel in Mandaluyong City. According to Philippines News Agency, Governor Remolona emphasized that while the policy-making Monetary Board continues on its easing path, the precise timing and extent of any rate cuts will be contingent upon the latest inflation figures and other critical economic markers. He noted

Puerto Princesa: The Puerto Princesa City Library has chosen the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)-Puerto Princesa City Jail Female Dormitory (PPCJFD) as the recipient of its book donations. In a news release on Sunday, BJMP Mimaropa information officer Jail Officer 3 Joefrie Anglo said ‘the project’s goal is to provide learning opportunities for personal development, well-being, and, ultimately, rehabilitation of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs).’ According to Philippines News Agency, the donation consisting of 50 volumes of books and 14 volumes of magazines for PDL-learners is part of the city library’s observance of the 66th Public Library Day

Manila: The Philippines is currently preparing to host the 14th WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) announced on Tuesday. TESDA’s Public Information Division told the Philippine News Agency that they are targeting to hold the contest in August, but there is no definite date and venue yet. According to Philippines News Agency, delegates from Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states recently gathered in the Philippines to lay the groundwork for the competition. They discussed the guidelines, skill areas, and the overall framework to enhance the competition’s quality and impact. The meeting also

Manila: The Asian Confederation of Billiard Sport (ACBS) has suspended the Billiard Sports Confederation of the Philippines (BSCP) and asked the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) to run the affairs of the sport at least for the next three months. According to Philippines News Agency, in a letter to the POC dated March 9, Michael Al Khoury, secretary general of the Qatar-based ACBS, stated that the organization’s board of directors decided during its meeting in Doha on February 18 to suspend the national sports association. This decision was ratified by the continental body’s general meeting the following day. The ACBS informed