Vice President Sara Duterte visits her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, in The Hague, where he is detained by the ICC on charges of crimes against humanity. The visit highlights her ongoing support, as the ICC reviews allegations stemming from his controversial war on drugs.
A new House bill proposes a 10% tax on online gambling operators to fund addiction treatment programs. The legislation also includes a ban on e-wallet links to curb online gambling activities.
Senators Robin Padilla, Christopher “Bong” Go, and Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa have signed a resolution advocating for former President Rodrigo Duterte’s repatriation from the Hague, Netherlands. This resolution, yet to be filed in the 20th Congress, seeks Duterte’s prompt return to address ongoing international legal matters.
A new Senate bill proposes the establishment of a Scam Prevention Center to address the rise of online fraud. The bill outlines a collaborative effort between law enforcement, technology companies, and financial institutions to enhance scam detection and prevention. Public education campaigns and resources for victims are also part of the initiative.
Gretchen Barretto allegedly participated in planning the abduction of missing sabungeros during a meeting with Atong Ang’s “alpha” members, claims witness Julie Patidongan. Investigations continue into the high-profile case involving these personalities.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has dismissed former President Rodrigo Duterte’s appeal to disqualify judges Reine Adélaïde Sophie Alapini-Gansou and María del Socorro Flores Liera from his case, citing no substantial evidence of bias. The decision allows the continuation of proceedings regarding Duterte’s alleged crimes against humanity.
Businessman Atong Ang and actress Gretchen Barretto identified as suspects in the investigation of missing sabungeros, as announced by Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla. The investigation is ongoing with efforts to resolve the case and bring those responsible to justice.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos celebrated former First Lady Imelda Marcos’ 96th birthday in Manila, Philippines. President Marcos Jr. shared a heartfelt message on social media, expressing gratitude for his mother’s strength and love. First Lady Araneta-Marcos also paid tribute, thanking Imelda Marcos for being a second mother and wishing her joy and health. Imelda Marcos, the former first lady for over two decades, continues to have a significant influence on the Philippines’ political scene.
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) receives P50 million from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) to deport illegal workers from Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogos) as part of a government initiative to regulate employment in the gaming sector.
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto began his final term on June 30, affirming he will not seek national office in the 2028 elections. The oath-taking ceremony marked his focus on local governance, emphasizing transparency and development initiatives.