After police compile a timeline and submit to the DOJ, what’s next? ‘No instructions yet’ from President Ferdinand Marcios Jr., says his DILG chief.
Bea Cupin is a professional lecturer and senior multimedia reporter at Rappler. She specializes in foreign affairs, defense, and national politics, with a keen focus on the Philippines' West Philippine Sea policy and territorial defense plans, while also covering broader themes such as energy policy, public policy, and security. Bea's work has been featured in Rappler and Newswav, reflecting her expertise in government, politics, and regional interests.






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