Duterte camp keeps silence on Honeylet’s rumored ICC restrictions

Nicholas Kaufman, former legal counsel to ex-president Rodrigo Duterte, has declined to comment on reports regarding the alleged suspension of Honeylet Avanceña’s visitation rights at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. This follows Avanceña’s claims of being denied access to visit Duterte, currently held in detention at the ICC. The situation has raised questions about the legal grounds of Avanceña’s alleged suspension, with Kaufman remaining silent on the matter.

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DOH: No extra requirements for ‘Zero Billing’ policy

The Department of Health in the Philippines confirms no additional requirements are needed for Filipinos to avail the “Zero Billing” policy in 87 DOH-operated hospitals. All Filipinos, as PhilHealth members under the Universal Health Care Law, can access the policy, which aims to reduce financial burdens and improve healthcare access.

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PH to ink six-plus deals with India in upcoming talks

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. of the Philippines will visit India from August 4-8, 2025, to sign at least six agreements with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on defense, trade, and technology. This marks the first visit by a Philippine president to India since 2007 and coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.

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