President Duterte Asks Congress for 1 Year Martial Law Extension in Mindanao

President Rodrigo Duterte has formally asked the Congress for the approval to extend Martial Law in Mindanao for one year, beyond the December 31 deadline. This is according to House Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas, who said that the president has already written a letter to the House of Representatives for the Martial Law extension.

Lawmaker Complains After Massage Therapist Harassed Him With “Extra Service”

Sexual harassment is not only against women. A Philippine lawmaker went to a massage parlor to have a full body massage. But instead of making him feel better, the member of the House of Representative complained that the female massage therapist allegedly harassed him and offered him “extra service.” Note: Image is for presentation use only.

Pacquiao to Retire from Boxing in 2018, to Join International Chess Tournaments

Senator Manny Pacquiao is set to retire from boxing next year, 2018. However, it does not mean he will be not be in sports anymore. Aside from being one of the greatest boxers in history, Pacquiao started to play chess since he became a professional boxer. At first, he only took it as a hobby. But over the years, he was able to master this sport for the brain.

CBCP, Religious Groups Urge President Duterte to Withdraw Declaration of CPP NPA as Terrorists

A group of religious leaders called PEPP (Philippine Ecumenical Peace Platform) on Friday, December 8 urged President Rodrigo Duterte to withdraw his proclamation declaring the Communist Party of the Philippines and its armed wing, the New People’s Army, as terror organizations. The group also asked the president to resume the peace talks.

CHR on Calling NPA Rebels as Terrorists, “They Have Human Rights, Too”

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) seems to not be in favor of President Rodrigo Duterte’s tagging the New People’s Army (NPA) as a terrorist group. In fact, a CHR official insisted that even terrorists have their human rights, too, emphasizing that no one especially the soldiers and policemen have the license to kill them without due process.