The arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte has been linked by former Narvacan, Ilocos Sur mayor Luis “Chavit” Singson to Duterte’s outspoken criticisms of the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA), a claim that has sparked renewed political debate and strong rebuttal from Malacañang. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Singson alleged that Duterte became … 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
The Chief of the Philippine National Police’s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), Brigadier General Nicolas Torres, has confirmed that the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) will execute an arrest warrant for former President Rodrigo Duterte upon his arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3. Duterte is scheduled to arrive on a Cathay … Read more