Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson proposed on Sunday, June 14 a mechanism that would allow senators who are detained to participate in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Lacson said that while the composition of the Senate is the same as that of the Impeachment Court, the...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ordered a fresh medical examination of former president Rodrigo Duterte to determine whether he is fit to stand trial in connection with crimes against humanity charges linked to his anti-drug campaign, while keeping the start of trial on Nov. 30, 2026. In...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has granted former president Rodrigo Duterte 's request to relax certain communication restrictions imposed on him, allowing him to have contact with a redacted individual while keeping broader restrictions in place. In a seven-page decision dated June...
A Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted in March found lower net satisfaction ratings for the Senate and Supreme Court compared with November 2025, while the House of Representatives ' rating was largely unchanged. The survey was conducted from March 24 to 31 through face-to-face...
Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said on Thursday, June 11 that the Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss a petititon filed by a teacher with regards to the Senate leadership dispute only shows that it was “not justiciable.” “Some people misunderstand it. The petition is not justiciable,...
Today’s celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Supreme Court of the Philippines is an opportune time to reflect on the indispensable role of the nation 's highest tribunal in preserving democracy, defending constitutional liberties, and ensuring that justice remains blind to power,...
Acting Senate President and Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian affirmed on Wednesday, June 10 that 16 votes are still needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte in the impeachment trial. Gatchalian said the 16 votes, or two-thirds vote, is a constitutional mandate and unaffected by...
The Senate impeachment court has scheduled the pre-trial conference for the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte on June 18, 2026, marking the next stage in the proceedings ahead of the trial proper. In a notice issued Tuesday, June 9, Presiding Officer and acting Senate President...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday, June 8 asserted he is the legal Senate President and therefore, will be the presiding officer in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. Cayetano, in a hastily called press briefing, said he has to assert his standing as the Senate impeachment...
Vice President Sara Duterte 's "non-answer" doesn 't even need or deserve a substantive response from prosecutors. Such was the gist of the 11-member House prosecution panel 's manifestation--filed on Monday, June 8--before the Senate impeachment court on the subject of the Duterte...
The Supreme Court’s (SC) building on Padre Faura Street in Ermita, Manila is now an “Important Cultural Property” and is protected and preserved for its historical significance to the country. With its rich history as a pillar of Philippine democracy, a historical marker was unveiled last...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is offering interpreter positions carrying salaries of up to about P5.1 million a year as it continues preparations for the trial of former president Rodrigo Duterte on charges of crimes against humanity. Based on a vacancy announcement published by the ICC...
