The International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber has upheld the tribunal's jurisdiction over former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, with the majority dismissing the defense's appeal on all four grounds on Wednesday, April 22. On October 23, 2025, the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I (PTC-I) released an impugned decision rejecting the defense’s challenge regarding jurisdiction, prompting Duterte’s legal team to file a four-point appeal in November, seeking to reverse the ru

Every April 22, Earth Day arrives like a visitor everyone pretends to prepare for. Schools are suddenly gripped by “green fever,” asking each student to design a ‘Save the Planet’ poster that typically ends with a drawing of a pair of hands holding the Earth. Then, teachers proudly hang posters along the corridors. Government offices are posting hashtags. Social media is blowing up with timelines filled with people posting their photos holding seedlings that may or may not s

The countdown to the permanent effects of climate change has begun. With every key climate indicator “flashing red,” the State of the Global Climate 2025 report highlights that the Earth is reaching a critical point, as extreme heat continues to accumulate in both the oceans and atmosphere. This shift is particularly impactful for countries like the Philippines, which are on the frontlines of climate change. The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres has urg