THE HAGUE — International Criminal Court (ICC) appeals judges have officially disqualified Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from the war crimes case involving former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, citing a potential conflict of interest, according to a confidential court document obtained by Reuters. The disqualification marks another major setback for Khan, who has been on leave … Read more
Quezon City 4th District Representative Bong Suntay has broken his silence following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing him vaping during a House session on Friday, October 10. The congressman firmly denied the accusation, saying the object he was seen holding was not an electronic cigarette but a breathing exercise device used for … Read more
A viral video showing Quezon City 4th District Representative Bong Suntay casually vaping during a House of Representatives session has drawn public attention and criticism online. The incident, captured during discussions about Vice President Sara Duterte’s budget, sparked debate over whether vaping is allowed inside the plenary hall. In the now widely circulated video, Congressman … Read more
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Cabangan, Zambales, on Saturday evening, October 11, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In its official advisory, Phivolcs reported that the tectonic quake occurred at 5:32 p.m., with its epicenter located 19 kilometers northeast of Cabangan, Zambales. The tremor originated at a … Read more
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla announced on Friday that he will soon issue a new memorandum granting public access to the Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) of government officials — including President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte. Remulla made the statement during his first press conference as Ombudsman, saying the … Read more
A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Davao Oriental on Friday evening, October 10, 2025, marking the second major tremor to hit the region within a single day. The quake, recorded at 7:12 p.m., followed a stronger magnitude 7.4 earthquake that rattled Mindanao earlier in the morning. According to the Philippine Institute … Read more
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has denied the request for interim release filed by former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, ruling that his continued detention remains necessary under the Rome Statute—the treaty establishing the court’s authority over crimes against humanity. In a decision dated October 10, the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I concluded that Duterte still poses … Read more
Broadcaster Anthony “Ka Tunying” Taberna has responded to actress Pinky Amador’s viral video, where she appeared to take a jab at him while referencing misinformation. The lighthearted yet pointed exchange has quickly become a trending topic across social media platforms, drawing mixed reactions from netizens. In the viral clip, Amador is seen approaching a Ka … Read more
The Pasay Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 298 has ordered that contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya II remain under Senate custody while his petition for a writ of habeas corpus is being heard. The hearing on the petition is scheduled to continue on Monday, October 13, 2025. Discaya, who has been detained since mid-September, was cited … Read more
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) revealed on Thursday, October 9, that it discovered 421 ghost flood control projects out of 8,000 projects investigated in collaboration with other government agencies. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon disclosed during a press briefing, noting that the audit was conducted jointly with the Armed Forces of the Philippines … Read more