Vice President Sara Duterte, through her legal counsel, has formally filed her Answer before the Senate sitting as an Impeachment Court, challenging the constitutionality and validity of the impeachment case lodged against her. In an official statement released Monday, June 1, Duterte’s defense...
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) has endorsed to the Department of Justice (DOJ) the filing of charges against four social media accounts falsely claiming that the Supreme Court has stopped Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa’s arrest. "The Supreme Court, in fact, denied Senator Dela...
For security and operational reasons, the Senate will limit media access to certain areas in the Upper Chamber in preparation to Vice President Sara Duterte’s filing of an answer to the Articles of Impeachment on June 1, Monday. In a two-paged media advisory issued by Senate Secretary Jose Luis...
The show must go on for Alex Eala. After concluding her clay court season with an early exit at the French Open, Eala shifts her focus on the grass swing as she takes part in the WTA 125 Birmingham Open slated June 1 to 7 in Great Britain. Eala, who eyes to better her outing in the meet after...
There may still be a way for senator-judges in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, who are facing arrest and detention, to participate in the proceedings without resorting to online attendance or voting. According to Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson, this will remain in compliance...
Senator Robin Padilla again defended Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa amid debates over proposals allowing senators to attend sessions online, saying the latter’s situation is far different from simply refusing to physically report to the Senate. In a Facebook post on Thursday, May 28, Padilla...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has scheduled the opening of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s trial for Nov. 30, 2026, following a status conference held on May 27, in The Hague. In a statement, ICC Trial Chamber III said the date was set after considering submissions from the...
Senate Minority Leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, on Wednesday, May 27, said the minority bloc may elevate to the Supreme Court (SC) its objections to the proposed Senate rule change on allowing online participation in the chamber’s proceedings. “If we are not able to stop it,” Sotto said...
The wife of Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa has appealed to the judiciary not to allow her husband to be brought before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, warning against what she described as surrendering another Filipino to foreign jurisdiction. In a Facebook post on Monday,...
The influential Makati Business Club (MBC) and the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) called on the Senate to remain non-partisan in the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, warning that pursuing political interests could further damage public trust in the...
Malacañang said arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) may be immediately enforced in the Philippines without the need for approval from local courts, stressing that the Marcos administration remains guided by law and due process. In an interview with DZMM on Sunday, May...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has allowed former president Rodrigo Duterte to skip the first status conference in his case later this month after his defense team informed the tribunal that he wished to waive his right to appear. In a seven-page order dated May 22, ICC Trial Chamber III...
