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06/06/2025

LOOK: UP LAW FACULTY URGE SENATE TO PROCEED WITH VP SARA DUTERTE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL

Individual members of the University of the Philippines College of Law faculty have issued an open letter urging the Senate to "forthwith proceed" with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, warning that any move to dismiss the case without a trial would be unconstitutional and a betrayal of public accountability.

The professors raised concerns over proposals to declare the case "functionally or de facto dismissed," arguing that these are unsupported by constitutional grounds and jurisprudence. They cited the Constitution's mandate that once the Articles of Impeachment are transmitted, a trial by the Senate must immediately proceed, and warned that dismissal without trial would erode the Senate's role as an accountability institution.

Addressing claims that Duterte's right to a speedy disposition of cases was violated due to the Senate's four-month delay, the letter argued that impeachment is a sui generis proceeding and not subject to ordinary judicial timelines. The signatories also rejected the argument that the Senate, as a non-continuing body, may dismiss the case at the end of a congressional session.

"We are deeply concerned with moves to preemptively dismiss the impeachment case not because we necessarily believe in the charges," the letter read, "we do so because we wish to see the evidence, hear the Vice-President's defense, and with our fellow Filipinos, judge for ourselves her fitness to continue in public service."

They called on the Senate to uphold its constitutional duty and serve as the venue for the nation's "most important truth-telling procedure."

Source: UP College of Law via Impact Leadership

03/06/2025

𝐀 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 3 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬! 👑✨

Miss Grand International 2024, Christine Juliane Opiaza stuns in a Mak Tumang masterpiece —crafted in just 3 days for the Grand crowning moment! 🦚

02/06/2025

𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐬𝐢 𝐘𝐀𝐍𝐈

Ngayong Hunyo, ipinagdiriwang natin ang pagmamahal, pagkakakilanlan, at ang lakas ng pagiging totoo sa sarili. Bilang isang ally, kasama ninyo si Yani—palagi, buong puso, at walang takot.

Naniniwala si Yani sa pagbibigay ng ligtas at bukas na espasyo para sa lahat, lalo na sa kabataan. 𝗟𝗮𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗴, 𝗺𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻, 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻 𝗸𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗮.

Para sa lahat ng kabataang unti-unting kinikilala at niyayakap ang kanilang pagkatao: 𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙜𝙖𝙥 𝙠𝙖, 𝙢𝙖𝙝𝙖𝙡 𝙠𝙖, 𝙖𝙩 𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞 𝙠𝙖 𝙣𝙖𝙜-𝙞𝙞𝙨𝙖.

30/05/2025

Xian Gaza’s page Deactivated After Attacks on Benitez Family

Controversial social media personality Xian Gaza’s page was suddenly deactivated after he posted a series of personal tirades against Congressman Albee Benitez and his wife, Nikki Benitez. His posts also mentioned actress Ivana Alawi and other celebrities. Following the incident, 4th District Congressman Javi Benitez appeared to respond with a cryptic post on his own page, which netizens took as shade directed at Gaza. No official statements have been released from either side.

08/05/2025

American Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected Pope Leo XIV
Chicago-born Augustinian becomes first U.S. pontiff

VATICAN CITY—Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a missionary bishop turned Vatican insider, was elected pope Thursday and has taken the name Leo XIV, becoming the first U.S.-born leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

The announcement was made by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti from the Loggia of Blessings of St. Peter’s Basilica with the traditional Habemus Papam proclamation, sending cheers through a packed St. Peter’s Square.

Pope Leo XIV, 69, most recently served as prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, overseeing the appointment of Catholic bishops worldwide and shaping the Church’s future leadership.

A native of Chicago and a member of the Order of Saint Augustine (O.S.A.), he is known for his missionary work in Peru and his reputation as a thoughtful reformer with global pastoral experience.

His election marks a historic first for the U.S. Church and comes after the death of Pope Francis on April 21. The decision signals continuity with Francis’ focus on a missionary, inclusive, and globally engaged Church, while also bringing a North American perspective to the papacy for the first time.

Ordained in 1982, Leo XIV spent decades in Latin America, where he served as a formation director, seminary professor, judicial vicar, and eventually bishop of Chiclayo. His work in the Augustinian Order saw him elected twice as prior general before being tapped by Pope Francis to lead the influential bishop-making office in 2023.

Colleagues describe him as a quiet but firm administrator with deep theological grounding and a missionary heart.

Fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian, he is expected to emphasize global dialogue, pastoral formation, and episcopal accountability during his pontificate.

It remains to be seen how his background as both a U.S.-born prelate and a long-serving bishop in Latin America will shape the Church’s stance on pressing issues including Church governance, clerical abuse, poverty, and secularization.

Pope Leo XIV will soon deliver his Urbi et Orbi blessing and outline his first steps as the 267th successor of St. Peter.


Photo Courtesy:EWTN

07/05/2025

Black smoke signalled the end of the first day of the conclave at 21:00, hours after the doors of the Sistine Chapel were closed with the words, "Extra omnes" or "Everyone out."

This means the conclave will continue tomorrow morning when the Cardinal electors will gather once more in the Chapel around 10:30am Rome time to cast their votes again for the election of the 267th Pope.

Courtesy: Vatican News

06/05/2025

04/05/2025

CHECK YOUR POLLING PRECINCT

In case you’re wondering if your voting registration is still Active or Not, or you want to verify your polling precinct this coming election, here’s COMELEC’s Precinct Finder

https://precinctfinder.comelec.gov.ph/voter_precinct

DATA PRIVACY NOTICE: Please be reminded that NO PERSONAL INFORMATION is being stored in the database. Your personal information are only being used to search and verify your voter registration status.

04/05/2025

‼️ 𝗙𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧 ‼️

The supposed "No National ID, No Vote" public advisory is 𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗦𝗘 and 𝗗𝗜𝗗 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗘 from the Commission on Elections.

It was not posted on the official and verified social media channels of the COMELEC on any social media platform.

Voters will only be asked to present a valid ID in case their identity cannot be verified through the Election Day Computerized Voters' List (EDCVL).

Help us stop the spread of false information. Always verify through official COMELEC sources.

02/05/2025

Congratulations to the new Miss Universe Philippines 2025!

Ma. Ahtisa Manalo!

Well Deserved!
Miss Universe Philippines