Malacañang has strongly denied sentiments comparing former President Rodrigo Duterte to the late Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., stressing that such comparisons are baseless. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro made this statement on Monday, March 24, after Vice President Sara Duterte reportedly likened her father’s situation to that of Aquino, who was assassinated upon his return … Read more
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte remains confident in his defense and maintains that he has no case to answer before the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to Vice President Sara Duterte. The Vice President shared that her father’s health has improved after initially appearing exhausted and stressed during his first virtual appearance before the ICC. … Read more
A woman named “Aling Sheila,” who tragically lost two sons — one during the Duterte administration and another under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s term — is now facing online ridicule and harassment. Human rights lawyer Maria Sol Taule of the rights group Karapatan condemned the online attacks on Wednesday, denouncing the mockery aimed at victims … Read more
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque has confirmed that he has applied for asylum in the Netherlands after the House Quad Committee issued an arrest warrant against him in connection with its investigation into Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs). “Ako po ngayon ay isang asylum seeker dahil naka-apply na po ako for asylum,” Roque announced during … Read more
Authorities have arrested four suspects linked to the brutal murder of beauty queen Geneva Lopez and her Israeli boyfriend, Yitshak Cohen. According to Teleradyo Serbisyo, the arrests occurred in Tarlac on Thursday, March 20. Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson Police Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo confirmed that the alleged mastermind was among those apprehended. Investigations revealed … Read more
Former Pampanga Representative Mikey Arroyo has successfully undergone thyroid surgery, with his family providing unwavering support throughout the process. The surgery, performed at a private hospital in Metro Manila, was declared a success by his attending physicians. Mikey’s wife, Angela, and their daughter, Mika, were among the first to visit him post-surgery. They stayed by … Read more
Senator Bong Go has called Senator Imee Marcos’ initiative to investigate the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte by the International Criminal Court (ICC) “too late.” In an interview on Wednesday, March 19, Go expressed doubts that Duterte could still be returned to the Philippines even if the Senate proceeds with the investigation led by … Read more
The House Tri Committee announced on Wednesday that 11 social media personalities and vloggers could face contempt and detention if they continue to skip its investigation on disinformation. Among those who may be cited for contempt are former Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Atty. Trixie Cruz-Angeles, former National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed … Read more
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed the appointment of Nicholas Kaufman as the legal counsel for former Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. This was stated in a publicly released redacted version of the document titled “Notification of the Appointment of Mr. Nicholas Kaufman as Counsel for Mr. Rodrigo Roa Duterte.” Nicholas Kaufman is a … Read more
Senator Robin Padilla took to Facebook on March 19, 2025, to share photos of former Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, representing former President Rodrigo Duterte in the case before the International Criminal Court (ICC). Medialdea was reportedly rushed to a hospital in The Hague, Netherlands, after collapsing on March 18 due to exhaustion and stress. Padilla … Read more