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
The Philippine Embassy in The Hague has confirmed that Atty. Salvador Medialdea, former Executive Secretary and legal counsel to former President Rodrigo Duterte, was admitted to a local hospital on the morning of March 18, 2025, Netherlands time. Medialdea was visiting Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC) Detention Center when he experienced health issues … Read more
British-Israeli lawyer Nicholas Kaufman expressed strong confidence that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will be acquitted of crimes against humanity charges filed before the International Criminal Court (ICC). Kaufman, who is representing Duterte, stated that he is optimistic about the outcome of the case. “I’m very confident of the strongest defense possible, and I’m very … Read more
Atty. Salvador Medialdea, former Executive Secretary under the Duterte administration, was rushed to the hospital from Scheveningen Prison in The Hague, Netherlands, at about 9:00 a.m. (Netherlands time) today. Medialdea was accompanied by Senator Robin Padilla, who serves as his guardian during his stay abroad. As of this writing, there has been no official confirmation … Read more
The legal team representing former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte convened on Sunday to finalize its composition in preparation for his defense against charges of crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court (ICC). As of now, former Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea is the sole legal representative recognized by the ICC. Medialdea, who began his legal … Read more