Estelito Mendoza, a prominent legal figure and the top government lawyer during the administration of former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The Philippine National Bank (PNB), where Mendoza served as a director since January 1, 2009, announced his passing in a company statement. “We are deeply saddened to report … Read more
The Office of the Ombudsman has suspended Marikina City Mayor Marcy Teodoro, Vice Mayor Marion Andres, and several city councilors for six months without pay. The suspension stems from multiple criminal and administrative complaints filed against them regarding alleged irregularities in procurement transactions during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement, Mayor Teodoro expressed his belief … Read more
The House prosecution panel formally filed an Entry of Appearance with a Motion to Issue Summons before the Senate this morning, requesting Senate President Francis Escudero to issue a writ of summons to Vice President Sara Duterte. According to sources, the panel is asking the Senate to direct Vice President Duterte to file her official … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) released its afternoon weather forecast for March 25, 2025, highlighting the potential impacts of a developing Low-Pressure Area (LPA). Synopsis: As of 3:00 PM today, an LPA was estimated to be located 905 km east of Southeastern Mindanao (coordinates: 6.2°N, 133.8°E). The weather system is expected … Read more
Former Department of Finance (DOF) Undersecretary Cielo Magno filed a cyber libel complaint against vlogger Sass Rogando Sasot before the Office of the City Prosecutor in Quezon City on Tuesday, March 25. In a Facebook post, Magno shared her decision to take legal action against Sasot, stating that she had endured numerous malicious attacks from … Read more
Former presidential legal counsel Atty. Salvador Panelo has dared Senator Imee Marcos to file charges against President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and other officials who allegedly ordered the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. In an interview with Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) on Tuesday, March 25, Panelo challenged Imee to stop pretending and act … Read more
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