The International Criminal Court (ICC) has adopted the rules that will govern the trial of former president Rodrigo Duterte, which is set to start on Nov. 30. In a 23-page decision dated June 19, Trial Chamber III issued its "Directions on the Conduct of Proceedings," laying down timelines and...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte will not attend the second status conference in his International Criminal Court (ICC) case next week after waiving his right to be present during the proceedings. In a statement, the ICC said Duterte would skip the June 23 hearing in The Hague, Netherlands, after...
CEBU CITY – Sen. Risa Hontiveros expressed willingness to run for president in the 2028 elections. During a speaking engagement at the Phinma-Southwestern University here on Friday, June 19, Hontiveros said she is preparing for the possibility of going up against Vice President Sara Duterte, who...
The Marcos administration posted its lowest net satisfaction rating since taking office in 2022, according to a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey that found the score to be the weakest recorded by any Philippine administration since 2010. Results of the March 24-31 survey showed the...
President Marcos is back in Manila after a short trip to Russia, which he described as "very productive." Marcos and his delegation arrived at 4:02 p.m. at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on Friday, June 19, Malacañang said. In his arrival statement, Marcos said that during his trip, he joined...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday, June 19, that it was finalizing extensive security preparations as the Senate gears up for the start of the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte. Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr., PNP Chief, announced that personnel of...
An orderly Senate that tackles priority measures is "exactly what we have been hoping for," President Marcos said. "Well, that is exactly what we have been all hoping for, that things become more orderly, na maging maayos ang takbo ng Senado (that Senate runs smoothly)," Marcos stated in an...
President Marcos dismissed talk of another Cabinet reshuffle, saying there is no need to change his current team and warning that frequently moving officials around is counterproductive to effective governance. Marcos said this amid persistent rumors that some Cabinet secretaries could be replaced...
President Marcos sees no issue on the possibility of Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero being selected as the presiding officer in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Marcos said this, dismissing the criticisms Escudero received during his previous role as presiding judge over the...
President Marcos acknowledged concerns that the Philippines could face backlash from like-minded nations as Manila seeks to deepen engagement with Russia, saying the government would tread carefully to ensure its partnerships do not contribute to conflict. Asked about possible criticism from...
President Marcos said the Philippines and Russia are beginning to put in place a system for petroleum supplies after previous purchases from Moscow were made on an ad hoc basis in response to the global oil crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters in Russia...
A congratulatory message from Bianca Manalo to her former partner, Sen. Win Gatchalian, after his election as Senate President drew mixed reactions from netizens, with online discussions focusing more on interpreting the post than the political development itself. In her Instagram Stories, Manalo...
