The ICC Prosecutor’s Office has urged the rejection of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s interim release request, citing his flight risk and potential to obstruct justice. The hearing on charges related to crimes against humanity is scheduled for September 23, 2025.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will elevate the Duterte Youth party-list case to the en banc for review after a motion for reconsideration was filed. Chairman George Garcia announced this move, ensuring adherence to due process amid ongoing legal challenges against the group’s registration.
Vice President Sara Duterte calls on Filipinos in Australia to advocate for former President Rodrigo Duterte’s release from the International Criminal Court, urging them to influence Australia’s government as an ICC member.
The Presidential Communications Office responded to Vice President Sara Duterte’s criticism of the Philippine national debt, clarifying the largest debt increase occurred during her father’s administration. Duterte’s remarks about the economy and partnership with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. also addressed.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) plans to request a reconsideration from the Supreme Court on a ruling that abandons the “second placer” doctrine, impacting election laws in the Philippines. The decision alters long-standing interpretations and mandates a special election in cases of disqualification, prompting Comelec’s response strategy and internal discussions on potential implications.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. pledged continued government efforts to improve the lives of Filipinos in Japan during a meeting with the community in Osaka, emphasizing their role in strengthening Philippine-Japan relations.
The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs reports that 191 Filipinos in Israel are seeking repatriation amid rising tensions with Iran. The DFA has raised Alert Level 3 and is coordinating to ensure their safe return while advising caution to those remaining in the region.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) raises Alert Level 3 for Filipinos in Israel and Iran amid escalating tensions, advising voluntary repatriation without causing panic. Filipinos in these regions are urged to return to the Philippines, with emergency assistance available through Philippine embassies.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced a plan to provide satellite-based internet to all public schools in the Philippines through Starlink, aiming to bridge the digital divide in education, especially in remote areas.
The DOJ investigates new claims of 34 missing cockfighting enthusiasts’ bodies buried in Taal Lake, emerging from suspect Totoy. Coordination with local and law enforcement agencies is ongoing.