Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1547 EAT on Thursday 23 April 2026 Judges at the International Criminal Court have confirmed three counts of murder as crimes against humanity against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, paving the way for his trial. In a decision issued on Thursday, the court said there were “substantial grounds”…
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Philippine Leader Marcos Confirms Seven Arrests in Corruption Probe
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1053 EAT on Monday 24 November 2025 Seven people have been arrested in the Philippines as part of an investigation into a sprawling corruption scandal linked to flood control projects, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced. The suspects are among more than a dozen individuals indicted by the Sandiganbayan,…
Cost of living: How onions became a luxury in the Philippines
By Annabelle Liang Business reporter “No onion toppings. Every restaurant is facing a shortage of onions. You see the signs everywhere.” According to official statistics, the price of onions surged in the Philippines to around 700 pesos ($12.80; £10.40) per kg last month. Although prices have eased in recent weeks, onions are still a luxury…
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