It’s been a tough decade since that fateful day in June 2016, and honestly, most of us aren’t exactly itching to relive it. All the chatter these days is about the latest political drama, who’s in charge, and what the future holds. But, if we’re being smart about it, we really should take a moment to look back at what went down on June 23, 2016. Because, whether we like it or not, that day shaped everything – from the choices our leaders are making now to the very fabric of our society. We’re living in “Brexit Britain,” and there’s…

The Philippine House of Representatives has ignited a contentious debate with its proposed “Anti-Fake News Act,” drawing sharp criticism from a broad spectrum of individuals and organizations who fear it could be wielded as a tool to stifle legitimate dissent and curtail fundamental freedoms. While the bill’s stated intention is to combat the pervasive spread of misinformation and disinformation, particularly within the digital sphere, its expansive and often vague provisions have raised serious alarms about its potential for abuse and its chilling effect on free speech, press freedom, and academic inquiry. This legislative initiative arrives at a time when the…