𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦
A powerful earthquake has once again shook parts of Central and Southern Philippines today. A Magnitude 7.6 earthquake (#linog) and threat of #tsunami sparked fear among residents. But for the Philippines, such events are far from uncommon.
Crisscrossed by active faults and bordered by major tectonic trenches, the country is among the most earthquake-prone regions on Earth. PHIVOLCS reports that the Philippines experiences around 20 tremors each day, though most are too weak to be felt. History, however, reminds us that devastating quakes have struck many times before.
Data from the U.S. Geological Survey (1975–2024) show that nearly every region—from Northern Luzon to BARMM—has recorded seismic activity, with Palawan standing out as one of the few areas that remain relatively quiet.
It’s crucial to remember that earthquakes rarely cause death directly; it’s the aftermath—collapsed buildings, landslides, tsunamis, fires, and floods—that endanger lives. Awareness, preparedness, and resilient infrastructure remain our best defenses.
#EarthquakePH #Lindol
A thread ng mga anak ng mga buwaya sa Pilipinas.
1. Claudine Co
(Nagdeactivate sa IG, di na kinaya)
-sa sobrang out of touch, nakaprivate plane from Bicol to Manila
-linggo-linggo nasa iba-ibang bansa
-Anak ni Christopher Co, isa sa mga buwayang contractors
JOINT STATEMENT
On the Supreme Court’s Ruling Halting the Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Duterte
July 28, 2025
We respectfully disagree with the Supreme Court’s ruling that halted the Senate’s constitutional duty to try the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte.
Congress, acting in good faith and following prevailing jurisprudence, followed the law in initiating and transmitting the complaint. To retroactively apply a new definition of what it means to “initiate” an impeachment case—after the fact—can be likened to changing the rules in the middle of the game. It is unfair.
Former Supreme Court Justice Adolfo Azcuna, a respected constitutionalist and framer, called it what it is: legally defensible, perhaps, but grossly unfair.
We therefore urge the Supreme Court to reconsider and apply two principles it has long upheld:
• The Fairness Principle — that retroactive application of new legal interpretations should not harm those who relied in good faith on old ones; and
• The Doctrine of Operative Facts — that actions already taken under a prior, valid interpretation should be recognized as legally effective.
In doing so, the Court would not be undermining its power of review, but rather giving full effect to all branches of government, consistent with the doctrine established in Civil Liberties Union vs. Executive Secretary—that no constitutional provision should be read in a way that negates another. The powers of the Court, the House of Representatives, and the Senate must all be given proper and balanced effect.
We did not swear an oath only to protect positions by way of technicalities. We swore to protect the Constitution—and the right of every Filipino to demand truth and justice.
If we allow this precedent to stand, we risk silencing the very process meant to keep power in check.
We call on our fellow citizens, on every institution that still believes in accountability, and on the Supreme Court itself: harmonize the seemingly conflicting provisions of the Constitution on Judicial review and the exclusive powers of Congress.
— Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan
— Sen. Risa Hontiveros
— Sen. Bam Aquino
This woman
Was a victim of sexual assault.
Spent a year in protest against the wrestling federation president, who was accused of sexually assaulting women.
Slept on pavements for 40 days.
Was beaten, water cannoned, and dragged by the police.
Underwent knee surgery.
Became the first Indian female wrestler to be a three-time Olympian.
Became the first Indian female wrestler to enter the Olympic finals, where she is secured either a silver or gold medal.
Inspired millions of women to fight for their dreams.
Vinesh Phogat, the woman that you are
Habang nagkakagulo tayo sa mga Yulo, alalahanin natin na wanted pa din sila Quiboloy at Alice Guo, at hindi pa din natin nakukuha yung paliwanag nung iyaking VP kung papanong naglaho yung 125M in 11 days!
WATCH: Two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo breaks his silence over the controversies surrounding his personal life, particularly about his mother, Angelica Yulo, and his girlfriend, Chloe San Jose. | 🎥: Yulo/TikTok
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SAVOR THIS HISTORIC MOMENT, CALOY! 🇵🇭🥇🥇
Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo becomes the Philippines’ first double Olympic gold medalist after reigning in the men’s artistic gymnastics vault final, just a day after ruling the floor exercise. Photos: Reuters
#Paris2024 https://t.co/yozTB9p3e0
Tagumpay na nagniningning. 🇵🇭
The Lupang Hinirang plays again at the #Paris2024#Olympics after Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo wins his second gold medal. (📸: One Sports via @CignalTV / @OlympicPHI)