The House of Representatives’ Quad-Committee has affirmed its readiness to submit evidence to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in connection with the upcoming trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte. This decision underscores the committee’s commitment to ensuring justice and accountability for alleged human rights violations linked to Duterte’s administration. Jurisdiction and Compliance Despite the Philippines’ … Read more
A 23-year-old Slovakian woman who was reported missing on March 10, 2025, was found dead and in an advanced state of decomposition inside an abandoned chapel in Zone 3, Sitio Pinaungon, Barangay Balabag, Boracay Island, on the afternoon of March 12. The victim has been identified as Michaela Mickova. According to a report from the … Read more
The International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan has issued a statement welcoming the arrest and transfer of former Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to The Hague, where he will face charges of crimes against humanity in connection with his administration’s controversial war on drugs. According to the statement, Duterte was arrested by Philippine … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued the following weather and heat index forecast for Thursday, March 13, 2025. Weather Synopsis Easterlies—warm winds originating from the Pacific Ocean—are currently affecting the country and influencing weather patterns nationwide. Forecast Weather Conditions Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions Heat Index Forecast PAGASA has … Read more
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has publicly criticized President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s decision to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) concerning the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. In a phone interview, Dela Rosa described Marcos’ rationale as a “flimsy alibi,” asserting that the President possesses the authority to decline cooperation with the … Read more
On March 11, 2025, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport, following an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for crimes against humanity related to his administration’s controversial war on drugs. This arrest marked a significant moment in Philippine history, as Duterte became the first Asian former … Read more
Isaganijudyan Camare Canja, a vlogger known for his extreme and risky content, has appealed for assistance after suffering severe burns in a dangerous stunt gone wrong. A video posted on Sunday, March 9, shows Canja pouring gasoline over himself before touching a flaming stick held by a companion. Within moments, the flames engulfed him, resulting … Read more
In a recent press briefing, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Mao Ning, addressed the arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, emphasizing China’s close monitoring of the situation and cautioning the International Criminal Court (ICC) against politicization and double standards. On March 11, 2025, Duterte was apprehended at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport upon … Read more
Malacañang has responded to Vice President Sara Duterte’s strong condemnation of her father’s arrest, rejecting her claim that it amounted to “state kidnapping” and emphasizing the legal grounds for the action. “Papaano magiging kidnapping, eh may warrant of arrest?” said Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro during a press conference on Wednesday, highlighting that … Read more
Veronica “Kitty” Duterte on Wednesday filed a petition for habeas corpus before the Supreme Court (SC) to compel the government to return her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, to the Philippines after he was transported to The Hague, Netherlands. Represented by former chief presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo and Salvador Paolo Panelo Jr., Kitty Duterte … Read more