Torre Set for July 27 Charity Fight Despite Mayor Duterte’s Demands

Torre Vs Duterte Boxing Match

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicholas Torre III has confirmed that the charity boxing event involving him and acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte is set to take place on Sunday, July 27. Hala nag papractice na si Gen. Torre .. MIA pa rin si Baste hahaahaha pic.twitter.com/dM0TcnQhC9 — 🇵🇭 … Read more

ICC Grants Duterte’s Request to Delay Ruling on Interim Release

Duterte ICC Case Update

The Hague, Netherlands – In a significant development, the International Criminal Court (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber has granted former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s request to defer a ruling on his petition for interim release. The decision, reached by majority vote, allows the Chamber to postpone its ruling either until further action is taken by Duterte’s defense … Read more

DOJ Drops Motion Against Leila de Lima

DOJ On De Lima Case

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has moved to withdraw its motion for reconsideration seeking to reverse the acquittal of former justice secretary and current party-list representative Leila de Lima in her final drug case. The instruction to drop the motion was issued by Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla and relayed to Prosecutor … Read more

Baste Duterte Challenges PNP Chief to a Fight, Torre Accepts

Duterte Vs Torre

MANILA, Philippines – A war of words has escalated into a bold challenge as Acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte dared Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III to a fistfight. The fiery remark came during Sunday’s episode of Duterte’s podcast, Basta Dabawenyo, where he accused Torre of displaying bravery only due … Read more

Escudero’s ₱142.7-B Budget Insertions Questioned Over Road Projects

Chiz Escudero Budget Insertion

MANILA, Philippines — A copy of Senator Chiz Escudero’s budget insertions in the proposed ₱6.3-trillion 2025 national budget reveals an eye-popping ₱142.7 billion in allocations, predominantly focused on infrastructure projects. According to Politiko News Site, which obtained the document, road projects topped the list with a staggering ₱52.7 billion spread across 912 projects nationwide. What … Read more

Pasig Court Denies Bail Petitions of Apollo Quiboloy

Apollo Quiboloy

PASIG CITY, Philippines — July 21, 2025 — The Pasig City Regional Trial Court Branch 159 has denied the bail petitions of controversial Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy and five of his co-accused in a qualified human trafficking case. In a resolution promulgated on July 20, 2025, Acting Presiding Judge Rainelda … Read more

Look: Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo Wears the Official Employee Uniform

Mayor Leni Robredo

In a move hailed by many as another strong act of leadership by example, Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo was recently seen wearing an official employee uniform during a city hall engagement. This gesture has sparked conversations about humility, equality, and genuine public service. More than just symbolic, Mayor Robredo’s decision to don the same … Read more

House Arrest for Duterte Not Legal Under Rome Statute, Says Colmenares

Duterte ICC House Arrest

Human rights lawyer and former Bayan Muna representative Neri Colmenares has denounced recent Senate resolutions proposing house arrest for former President Rodrigo Duterte, calling them legally invalid under international law. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Colmenares, who serves as legal counsel for the families of victims of Duterte’s controversial war on drugs, argued that such … Read more