Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo said there was “no trace of rancor” in her recent meeting with President Marcos, describing their rare engagement as purely work-focused despite their past political rivalry. Robredo said this after meeting Marcos, who visited Naga City to lead the inspection of the...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) opens on Monday, Feb. 23, the confirmation of charges hearing against former president Rodrigo Duterte, a key pre-trial stage that will determine whether his case proceeds to a full trial. The hearing begins at 10 a.m. (The Hague time) or 5 p.m. in Manila on...
President Marcos backed the major renovation and retrofitting of the Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum (JMRC), turning over P500 million to modernize the facility and strengthen its disaster response capabilities. Marcos personally handed a Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) worth P500 million to Naga...
President Marcos brushed aside questions about alliances and the 2028 elections during his inspection of flood control works in Naga City, saying his visit is “serbisyo muna bago politika” (service first before politics). Marcos said this as he led the inspection of the ongoing operations under...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto expressed confidence that lawyer Melvin Matibag would uphold the bureau’s high standards of service as he administered the latter’s oath as the new director of the National Bureau of Investigation in Malacañan on Friday, Feb. 20. In a statement on Saturday...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber I has rejected the bid of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s defense team to disqualify the external legal representatives of victims ahead of the confirmation of charges hearing. In a decision dated Feb. 20, 2026, the Chamber denied the...
The Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has granted former president Rodrigo Duterte’s request to waive his right to attend next week’s confirmation of charges hearing, allowing the proceedings to be held in his absence. In a decision dated Feb. 20, the Chamber ruled...
A coalition of pro-Duterte groups is set to stage a motorcade on March 11 at Villamor Air Base to mark what it described as the first anniversary of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s supposed “political banishment” to The Hague. In a statement on Friday, Feb. 20, the Philippine Alliance for...
The Philippines is strengthening its cyber defense partnerships with Canada and Japan as the administration ramps up efforts to combat rising misinformation and evolving digital threats. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the move is in line with President...
Malacañang said a jeepney fare hike is “premature” despite a possible eighth straight week of oil price increases, noting that a provisional P1 adjustment remains in effect and is still sufficient to cover fuel costs. In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary...
President Marcos will not be monitoring the International Criminal Court (ICC) confirmation of charges hearing of former president Rodrigo Duterte, set to start on Feb. 23, stressing that the Chief Executive remains focused on national concerns. “Hindi po kailangang mag-monitor ng Pangulo (There...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecution has formally opposed former president Rodrigo Duterte’s request to waive his right to personally attend the confirmation of charges hearing set for Feb. 23, 2026. In a public redacted filing, the Office of the Prosecutor asked Pre-Trial Chamber I...
