The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecution has moved to clarify the composition of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s legal team, seeking to make public a previously redacted defense filing. In a filing dated April 24, the Office of the Prosecutor asked the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I to...
President Marcos said government work will not stop despite the ongoing energy crisis, stressing that public service must continue across all sectors. “Kahit mabigat ang krisis natin sa enerhiya, ang trabaho ng gobyerno ay hindi maaaring doon lang tumigil (Even if the energy crisis is heavy, the...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said Malacañang will comply with the Supreme Court’s directive to comment on a petition seeking the disclosure of President Marcos’ health condition. Recto, in an interview on Friday, April 24, confirmed that the government is preparing its response following...
President Marcos has committed to increase the fund intended for local government units (LGUs) to allow them to expand their programs. Marcos said he will make this possible if he sees that the programs undertaken by every LGU and barangay using the financial support are implemented properly and...
Malacañang has clarified that there was "no contradiction" in the pronouncements of President Marcos and other government officials regarding former lawmaker Zaldy Co 's arrest, stating he was indeed apprehended due to immigration concerns. "Maliwanag ang sinabi ng Pangulo at ni SOJ Vida....
President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos will embark on a state visit to Japan from May 26 to 29, Malacañang announced. This came as a confirmation of the earlier invitation made by the Japanese government to host Marcos as a state guest. According to the Palace, the President and the...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte is accepting the International Criminal Court (ICC) rulings against him and has chosen to leave his fate to God, his daughter Veronica “Kitty” Duterte said. “He knows about the decision already… so far, he is accepting of it,” Kitty told Facebook...
Lawyer Nicholas Kaufman claimed that the Philippine government under President Marcos is aiding the prosecution in the International Criminal Court (ICC) case against former president Rodrigo Duterte and will not assist the defense. “The Philippine government, headed by President Bongbong Marcos,...
The defense team of former President Rodrigo Duterte described the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision confirming charges against him as “bizarre,” questioning the absence of cited evidence in the ruling. In an interview with the international media in The Hague, lawyer Nicholas...
Malacañang said the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision confirming all charges against former president Rodrigo Duterte will allow justice to be served for both the accused and the alleged victims of the drug war. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed all charges against former president Rodrigo Duterte, paving the way for a full trial over alleged crimes against humanity linked to his administration’s anti-drug campaign. The decision came a day after the ICC Appeals Chamber affirmed the...
While former House Speaker Martin Romualdez attributed budget corruption to the executive branch, President Marcos does not feel he is being blamed for the anomalies surrounding the national budget, which are also linked to the massive flood control scandal. Palace Press Officer and Communications...
