Philippine exports to the United States will be subjected to a 17-percent tariff starting April 9, following the implementation of President Donald Trump’s sweeping “Liberation Day” tariff policy. A table shared by President Trump on Truth Social outlined the tariff rates for various countries, with the Philippines facing a 17-percent levy. While this figure is … Read more
In an unexpected twist of mistaken identity, American author Nicholas Kaufmann has become the unintended recipient of a deluge of messages from supporters and detractors of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. The confusion arises from his near-identical name to Nicholas Kaufman, the British-Israeli lawyer recently appointed as Duterte’s lead counsel at the International Criminal Court … Read more
Vice President Sara Duterte has credited President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for helping mend her relationship with her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is currently detained at Scheveningen Prison in The Hague. “This really is ironic, but I have to thank Bongbong Marcos because there was forgiveness between me and [former President Duterte] for … Read more
APRIL 1, 2025 – In a recent vision, psychic Rudy Baldwin issued an urgent warning to residents of Manila, particularly in the areas of Pandacan, Sampaloc, Paco, and Sta. Mesa, about the possibility of major fires breaking out in the coming days. According to Baldwin, two large fires are expected to occur in Pandacan, which … Read more
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has reaffirmed that a crime against humanity is defined by its context and intent rather than the number of incidents involved. ICC spokesperson Fadi El Abdallah emphasized that even a single act, such as murder, can qualify as a crime against humanity if it is part of a broader, systematic … Read more
On Sunday, March 30, House Deputy Majority Leader Rep. Paolo Ortega (La Union) disclosed a new list of fictitious names allegedly linked to Vice President Sara Duterte’s P500 million confidential funds. Ortega described the names as part of a “team grocery,” with aliases resembling common food items found in Filipino households. Alleged Beneficiaries Resemble Food … Read more
A well-known bakeshop, Goldilocks, has stated being criticized by a customer, reportedly a supporter of former President Rodrigo Duterte. The complaint went viral on social media after the customer claimed that the staff failed to include the requested dedication on a cake meant to celebrate Duterte’s 80th birthday on Friday, March 28. The viral post … Read more
Virgilio Garcillano, former commissioner of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and a central figure in the controversial “Hello Garci” scandal during the 2004 elections, passed away on Saturday, March 29. He was 87. Comelec Region 10 director Renato Magbutay confirmed Garcillano’s death, stating that he collapsed in the comfort room of their farmhouse in Barangay … Read more
Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s common-law wife, Honeylet Avanceña, and daughter Veronica “Kitty” Duterte were finally able to visit him inside the International Criminal Court (ICC) detention facility in The Hague, Netherlands. Duterte is being held while awaiting trial for charges of crimes against humanity of murder linked to his administration’s controversial war on drugs. Vice … Read more
Malacañang extended warm birthday wishes to former President Rodrigo Duterte on his special day, expressing hopes for his continued good health and success. Duterte, who served as the 16th President of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022, celebrated his birthday quietly with family and close friends in his hometown of Davao City. In an official … Read more