The Embassy of the Philippines in Israel has advised Filipinos to stay indoors after Israeli authorities placed the entire country under “essential activity” status due to heightened security threats.
Malacañang on Saturday dismissed reports that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had been hospitalized.
Lead defense counsel Nicholas Kaufman urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) not to confirm charges against former President Rodrigo Duterte, arguing that the prosecution manipulated evidence while portraying Duterte as a frail, resigned 80-year-old.
Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday defended 18 former Marines who testified as alleged bagmen for resigned Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co, saying their revelations highlight concerns about the Philippines’ engagement with the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Sen. Ronald dela Rosa has lost almost all of his committee memberships due to continued absence from the Senate, according to Senate officials.
Personalities who joined Wednesday’s Trillion Peso March expressed support and reservations over the Senate version of the proposed Anti-Political Dynasty Act, a day after the measure was received in plenary.
The House of Representatives initiated impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday after the committee on rules referred four complaints to the committee on justice during plenary session.
As the International Criminal Court (ICC) began its confirmation of charges hearing in the crimes against humanity case against former President Rodrigo Duterte, a lawmaker reminded the public that Duterte had openly spoken about having Davao City police officers, including now-Senator Ronald dela Rosa, as members of his alleged death squad.
President Ferdinand Marcos and Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo met Saturday to inspect the administration’s new flood control program in the Bicol River Basin, focusing on infrastructure improvements and disaster preparedness.
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will not attend the upcoming International Criminal Court (ICC) hearing on charges of crimes against humanity, after Pre-Trial Chamber I approved his request to be absent.