As the Philippines approaches a critical moment in its political history with the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Duterte, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has stepped into a heightened state of readiness. Starting Monday, July 6, the Senate will transform into an impeachment court, drawing the attention of millions of citizens and observers alike. In anticipation of the high-stakes proceedings, PNP Chief Nartatez has emphasized that the primary responsibility of the law enforcement agency is to preserve the integrity of our democratic institutions. Their mandate is clear: they are there not to take sides in the political conflict, but…

The Bayelsa State Government has recently taken a firm stand against what it identifies as a malicious campaign of misinformation orchestrated by certain sections of the media. At the heart of the friction is a series of reports published by Leadership and Punch newspapers, which the state administration claims are entirely fabricated. According to the government, these outlets falsely alleged that the state issued an official response to claims of rising poverty made by a vocal faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The administration views these reports not just as simple errors in journalistic judgment, but as a deliberate…