​Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo on Saturday, Nov. 25, expressed his gratitude to the government of Qatar for mediating in the release of a Filipino taken hostage by Hamas when it launched a surprise attack on Israel a month ago. "We recognize and deeply appreciate Qatar's mediation...
The Filipino national who was released by Hamas after taking him hostage is already undergoing medical tests. According to the Israeli Embassy in Manila, Jimmy Pacheco is now at Shamir Medical Center, an Israeli hospital near the country's Ben Gurion airport, to receive medical support and ensure...
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Friday, November 24 said he believes he needs to be ready “for any eventuality” to face a possible probe by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Dela Rosa, former Philippine National Police (PNP) and chief implementer of former President Rodrigo...
President Marcos declared that the Philippines is studying if it could return to the International Criminal Court (ICC). President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) While explaining his stand on the recent calls for the government to cooperate with the ICC in its probe...
President Marcos said the call for the government to cooperate with the International Criminal Court investigation into the previous administration's drug war was "not unusual" but maintained his stand that "outsiders" should not meddle with the country's own investigation. President Ferdinand...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) The House of Representatives is merely acting on the grievances being expressed by its members, nothing more. Speaker Martin Romualdez gave this response when asked Thursday, Nov. 23 whether or not...
Israel has agreed to release up to 150 prisoners in its custody from Gaza in exchange for the release of hostages taken by Hamas from Israel when the militants attacked the Jewish state on October 7. Citing information from the Israeli Foreign Ministry, the Israeli Embassy in Manila said Tel...
Vice President Sara Duterte defended her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, as members of the House of Representatives urged government cooperation with the International Criminal Court (ICC), reminding them of President Marcos’ position and saying that it would be "unconstitutional" to...
A Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official has expressed optimism that the period for the release of those taken hostage by the Hamas would be extended, which is expected to happen during the conduct of humanitarian truce between Israel and the militants. "Let's pray that it [the agreement to...
Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman (left), former president Rodrigo Duterte (Facebook, Malacañang photo) Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman said that a "change of heart" from the majority bloc has seemingly caused measures prodding the Philippine government...
At least 17 Filipino crew members aboard a cargo ship in the Red Sea were among those taken hostage by Yemen-based Houthi Rebels, a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official confirmed Wednesday, Nov. 22. DFA Undersecretary Eduardo Jose De Vega said the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is...
As a private individual now, former Senator Leila de Lima can participate and assist the International Criminal Court (ICC) in pursuing its investigation into the controversial war on drugs that was launched during the previous Duterte administration. “(She) is now a private individual and...
