Former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. returns to the Philippines after deportation from Timor-Leste. Teves faces charges related to the Pamplona massacre, including the murder of Gov. Roel Degamo. He arrived in Davao City and will be held by the National Bureau of Investigation.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announces the continuation of the P20/kg rice program until 2028 during the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, emphasizing its importance for food security and affordability amidst public skepticism.
Police Major General Nicolas Torre III, known for leading the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte, has been appointed as the new chief of the Philippine National Police. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin announced the appointment, while President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. named Darlene Berberabe as the new Solicitor General, replacing Menardo Guevarra. Meanwhile, expelled Negros Oriental 3rd District Representative Arnolfo Teves Jr. has been turned over to Philippine authorities following his departure from Timor Leste.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc in the Philippines has dismissed an appeal to disqualify Senator-elect Erwin Tulfo and family members from the 2025 elections due to insufficient evidence, particularly on citizenship and procedural grounds. The decision can be contested at the Supreme Court.
Legal representatives for Arnolfo Teves Jr., former lawmaker from Negros Oriental’s 3rd District, filed a writ of habeas corpus on Wednesday following his arrest at his residence in Dili on Tuesday evening.
Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. plans to sue individuals or groups for spreading misinformation about him, which he claims affected his loss in the 2025 senatorial race. His legal team targets rumors about an alleged obligation to return P124.5 million in pork barrel funds.
The Department of Justice has filed a motion to cancel Harry Roque’s passports as he faces an arrest warrant for qualified human trafficking. Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla announced the move to restrict Roque’s travel options amid his continued absence from the Philippines.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called on ASEAN countries to invest in a digitally literate, adaptable workforce during the ASEAN leaders interface. He emphasized the need for digital literacy, student mobility, and upskilling to prepare for future work demands, highlighting the crucial role of the private sector in advancing the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. retains his core economic team and Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin while replacing two Cabinet members following midterm elections. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo is replaced by DFA Undersecretary Tess Lazaro, and Environmental Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga resigns. The administration aims to recalibrate and strengthen governance through strategic appointments and maintaining economic stability.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division dismissed a disqualification case against Senator-elect Erwin Tulfo relating to the May 12 midterm elections, citing that the citizenship issue should have been addressed through a different petition process.