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Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert Del Rosario
Posted at Sep 27 08:59 PM

The future may be unclear and uncertain today. But fidelity to the Rule of Law and believing that right is might would buttress a truly independent foreign policy. Read more »

Dutch envoy: Rule of law is ‘critical for survival’

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 22 06:24 PM

MANILA - Dutch Ambassador to the Philippines Marion Derkx said international law is a “critical” tool to ensure the survival of small countries like the Philippines and The Netherlands. Read more »

OPINION: Sereno ouster jolts a complacent public

Ellen T. Tordesillas
Posted at May 14 01:34 PM

Democracy in the Philippines did not die last Friday. Things are coming together. Read more »

PH drops big in world rule of law index

Ron Gagalac, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 02 05:34 PM

The Philippines saw the most significant drop in the 2017 World Justice Project Rule of Law Index after it fell 18 positions from last year. Read more »

Sereno urges gov't officials to support, not undermine institutions

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 08 08:24 PM

The chief magistrate's words come at the heels of an impeachment complaint against her as well as President Rodrigo Duterte's call for her to resign along with him. Read more »

Pilipinas maaaring hindi makatanggap ng tulong mula MCC

Michael Delizo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 04 06:57 PM

Nakapasa sa 12 indicator ang Pilipinas, habang mababa ang nakuha nitong score sa pagsugpo ng korupsyon at pagtiyak ng rule of law. Read more »

OPINION: The rule of law and development

Teddy Locsin, Jr.
Updated as of Nov 04 06:24 AM

At the national level, the rule of law is an instrument of justice and the precondition of inclusive development. Read more »

PDEA, tiniyak ang 'rule of law' sa giyera kontra droga

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 14 01:44 AM

Tiniyak ng PDEA na masusunod ang rule of law ngayong naatasan na ang ahensya na pamunuan ang kampanya kontra droga. Read more »

Palace assures drug-linked Mabilog of safety as mayor misses work

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 03 08:44 PM

Malacañang on Tuesday allayed Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog’s concerns about his safety after the latter failed to return to work despite the lapse of his leave of absence. Read more »

Grupo ng mga partido liberal sa Asya, nanawagang palayain si De Lima

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 01 01:03 AM

Nanawagan ang Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats na palayain na si Senator Leila de Lima. Read more »

Wit and wisdom from an optimist who worries a lot

Bong R. Osorio
Updated as of Aug 10 03:49 PM

Former US Secretary of State Dr. Madeleine Albright told her Philippine audience that she’s “an optimist who worries a lot.” She is truly gratified when she read statements by theologians, such as Paul Tillich or Reinhold Niebuhr, that really indicate that doubt can be a part of faith, that you don't have to have the feeling that you know all the truth while you're on earth. Read more »

An isolated case? DOJ denies breakdown of rule of law

Ina Reformina, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 20 06:59 PM

MANILA - Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II on Friday described as "wishful thinking" the remarks of an international human rights group against the Philippine government following the killing of a South Korean businessman by policemen. Read more »

‘Rule of law’, paiiralin ng PH at Vietnam sa West PH Sea

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 29 10:22 PM

Nagkasundo ang Pilipinas at Vietnam na pairalin ang rule of law sa isyu ng West Philippine Sea. Read more »

Robredo: Duterte won't condone vigilante killings

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 14 02:48 PM

MANILA - Vice President Leni Robredo on Thursday expressed confidence that President Rodrigo Duterte will stay true to his promise of upholding the rule of law in his war against drugs. Read more »

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