The Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has formally opposed the request of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for interim release, citing the risk of witness intimidation, obstruction of justice, and flight. In a response filed on June 23, the prosecution asserted that Duterte’s continued detention is necessary to ensure his … Read more
Senator Robin Padilla has filed a resolution calling for the immediate repatriation of former President Rodrigo Duterte from The Hague, where he is currently detained by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over alleged crimes against humanity committed during his administration’s controversial war on drugs. The resolution, filed on Monday afternoon, was not accepted by the … Read more
A 28-year-old factory worker from Mandaluyong City has become the biggest jackpot winner in Philippine history, taking home a staggering ₱935 million after playing BingoPlus’ “Lucky Spin” online game feature. In an official statement, BingoPlus confirmed that the massive prize was won through its app’s Lucky Spin feature, a rewards-based tool that gives players chances … Read more
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), through the Board of Medical Technology, has released the results of the June 2025 Special Professional Licensure Examination (SPLE) for Medical Technologists. In an unexpected outcome, the PRC announced that no examinee passed the said licensure exam. The SPLE was conducted on June 6 and 7, 2025, in designated testing … Read more
Vice President Sara Duterte has formally submitted an Answer Ad Cautelam in response to the impeachment complaint filed against her, arguing that the case should be dismissed for violating the one-year bar rule under the 1987 Constitution. House of Representatives Spokesperson Atty. Princess Abante confirmed that the chamber received a copy of Duterte’s legal response … Read more
The Office of the Ombudsman has formally directed Vice President Sara Duterte and nine other officials from the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Office of the Vice President (OVP) to submit their counter-affidavits in response to charges filed by the House of Representatives over the alleged misuse of confidential funds. In an order issued … Read more
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go issued a heartfelt statement on June 19, marking the 100th day since former President Rodrigo Duterte was detained and transferred to The Hague, Netherlands, under the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC). “Today, we remember the one hundredth day since they took former President Rodrigo Duterte to The Hague — … Read more
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division has voted to cancel the registration of the Duterte Youth party-list, following years of legal scrutiny and unresolved petitions challenging its legitimacy. Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia confirmed on Wednesday that the commission’s decision will be formally promulgated the same day. The vote to cancel the party-list’s registration … Read more
The Senate impeachment court confirmed on Wednesday that the proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte will continue, regardless of whether she responds to the writ of summons served for her trial. This clarification came from Senate impeachment court spokesperson Atty. Regie Tongol reiterated that the trial will not be delayed even if Duterte fails to … Read more
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque has fiercely denied the claim made by Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla that his asylum request in the Netherlands has been rejected. In a public statement released Wednesday, June 18, Roque labeled the administration’s information as “fake news,” accusing the Department of Justice (DOJ) of misleading the public. According … Read more