Vice President Sara Duterte criticized President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., intensifying their feud. Her comments highlight tensions after their political alliance fell apart, raising questions about future political dynamics in the Philippines.
: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada files a resolution to honor 16-year-old Tachiana Kezhia Mangin for winning the Philippines’ first gold medal in 28 years at the World Taekwondo Junior Championships. Mangin’s achievement is a significant milestone in Philippine sports, inspiring future generations of athletes.
President Marcos urges Philippine Congress to pass a bill for mining fiscal reform, aiming to streamline taxes and boost responsible mining amid global green energy shifts.
The Philippines has launched the Kamandag joint naval exercises with allied nations, including the US, Japan, and South Korea, to enhance regional crisis response capabilities and strengthen ties in the Indo-Pacific.
President Marcos signed laws to establish new trial courts in Quezon province and Muntinlupa City. The move is aimed at improving judicial efficiency and reducing case backlogs.
Actor Janno Gibbs announces his intention to run for political office in 2028, revealing a potential bid for a senatorial position despite family disapproval, sparking mixed reactions from fans and political analysts.
Despite Marissa Duenas’ guilty plea in a U.S. court, legal proceedings against Pastor Apollo Quiboloy and others continue. The Department of Justice emphasizes that the cases against Quiboloy, accused of trafficking and exploitation, will proceed.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. calls for peace in Gaza amid escalating violence in the Middle East. Highlighting the humanitarian crisis, Marcos urges for negotiation and dialogue to address the severe conditions impacting countless individuals in the region.
Sagip Party-list Representative Rodante Marcoleta has been removed from five House committees, including the powerful Committee on Appointments. The expulsion, announced during a plenary session, highlights shifting political dynamics within the House of Representatives.
A human rights lawyer plans to submit documents to the International Criminal Court related to the inquiry into Philippine offshore gaming operators and their potential connections to drug war killings.