MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court of the Philippines said Sen. Ronald dela Rosa “has no clear and unmistakable right to be protected” as it explained its decision denying his request for a temporary restraining order against the enforcement of an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.
Senators from the minority bloc walked out of the Senate plenary session Tuesday night in protest over a move to immediately vote on a proposal allowing senators to participate in sessions and cast votes through online channels.
Malacañang on Monday denied the claim of Davao City First District Rep. Paolo Duterte that Davao City has not received support from the national government under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr..
The anti-graft body filed a verified ex parte application seeking a PHDO against Marcoleta, former Rep. Mike Defensor, Aristotle Viray, and Joseph Espiritu.
MANILA, Philippines — Minority senators on Monday criticized Sen. Imee Marcos over a video presentation alleging a plot to amend the Constitution, calling it propaganda and raising concerns over its impact on the Senate’s integrity.
The Supreme Court of the Philippines on Sunday clarified that it has not yet ruled on the main petition filed by Sen. Ronald dela Rosa questioning the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Philippines.
Sherwin Gatchalian may emerge as the next Senate president amid talks of another leadership shakeup in the chamber, with backing reportedly coming from the “Solid Bloc 11” minority group and several senators expected to switch sides.
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag on Saturday warned that allowing the Senate to function as a “refuge for fugitives” could undermine public trust in law enforcement and weaken the justice system.
Rodante Marcoleta is facing plunder and three counts of indirect bribery complaints before the Office of the Ombudsman over alleged campaign donations amounting to P75 million, according to a complaint-affidavit obtained by Inquirer on Friday.
Fredderick Vida on Thursday warned that individuals who help or conceal Senator Ronald dela Rosa could face legal consequences following the issuance of an arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court.