A group of lawyers, former government officials, and civil society leaders filed criminal complaints on Thursday against Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia and other officials for allegedly tampering with the election software used in the 2025 midterm polls. Leading the group was Isabela Vice Mayor Atty. Harold Respicio, accompanied by Atty. Alex Lacson … Read more
On Thursday, government divers launched a high-risk underwater retrieval operation in Taal Lake, Batangas, to locate the remains of the missing sabungeros—cockfighting enthusiasts—who were allegedly executed and dumped into the lake. The operation is being jointly conducted by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Philippine National Police (PNP), following … Read more
At least 16 senators have already expressed their support for Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero to remain as Senate President for the 20th Congress, according to Senator JV Ejercito. In a press conference held Tuesday, Ejercito confirmed that a resolution was circulated during Congress’ recent break, gaining signatures from 15 to 16 senators. He said he … Read more
The legal team of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is seeking permission from the International Criminal Court (ICC) to submit findings from a recent Senate inquiry led by Senator Imee Marcos, as part of its strategy to challenge the prosecution’s opposition to Duterte’s request for interim release. In a 10-page filing to the ICC’s Pre-Trial … Read more
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro firmly denied allegations that she was behind the removal of Eden Santos, a reporter from Net 25, from the Malacañang beat. ‘HINDI AKO ANG NAGPAPASYA NIYAN. HINDI AKO ANG PRESS SECRETARY’ PCO Usec. Claire Castro denies insinuations that she was behind the Malacañang’s decision … Read more
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has officially affirmed the victory of Bienvenido “Benny” Abante as the duly elected representative of Manila’s sixth district, issuing a certificate of finality that cements his position in Congress. In a resolution dated June 7, the poll body declared that its earlier ruling on June 30—which upheld Abante’s win—is “immediately … Read more
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has dismissed a request by the legal team of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to disqualify two judges handling his crimes against humanity case, ruling that there is no indication of bias. In a decision published on July 3, the ICC’s plenary of judges unanimously concluded that Judges Reine Adélaïde … Read more
Neophyte Senator Camille Villar emerged as the top spender in the recently concluded May 2025 senatorial elections, declaring a total expenditure of P179.6 million, based on her Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) submitted to the Commission on Elections (Comelec). According to the official report, Villar, who successfully secured a Senate seat, received P159.6 million … Read more
Businessman Atong Ang and actress Gretchen Barretto are now officially considered suspects in the ongoing investigation into the case of the 34 missing cockfighting enthusiasts, also known as “sabungeros,” the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Thursday. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla made the confirmation during a press briefing, where he disclosed that both … Read more
Businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang is reportedly preparing to file a complaint affidavit against a man known only as alias “Totoy,” who recently accused him of being the mastermind behind the disappearance of 34 cockfighting enthusiasts, also known as “sabungeros.” In a recent exclusive interview with GMA News reporter Emil Sumangil, “Totoy” introduced himself as the … Read more