Three Filipino nationals were arrested in Beijing for alleged espionage, causing concern among Philippine officials as those detained were described as ordinary citizens with no military background. Tensions rise amid ongoing maritime disputes between China and the Philippines.
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa intends to visit former President Rodrigo Duterte in The Hague, Netherlands, pending Schengen visa approval. Dela Rosa hopes to make the trip before the elections, supporting Duterte amid his international engagements.
Families of victims from Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war demand an investigation into online threats following his arrest and transfer to the ICC. Duterte was detained on March 11 for crimes against humanity.
The Commission on Human Rights in the Philippines urges the government to enhance anti-trafficking measures following increasing human trafficking cases involving Filipinos in Myanmar. The call for action includes stricter law enforcement and international collaboration to protect citizens and dismantle trafficking networks.
Malacañang Palace in the Philippines emphasized the need for foreigners, especially social media influencers, to respect local laws and customs following the arrest of Russian-American vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy for alleged harassment.
The Sandiganbayan court has denied Senator Jinggoy Estrada’s bid to dismiss graft charges, ruling that the trial over alleged misuse of PHP 200 million in pork barrel funds will proceed. Estrada faces 11 counts related to the misappropriation of his Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF).
An ICC-accredited lawyer argues that the defense presented by former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s counsel in a case before the International Criminal Court (ICC) lacks substance. The lawyer also disputes claims by Duterte’s counsel regarding the nature of his arrest and jurisdictional issues. The ICC continues to assert jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed during Duterte’s presidency.
Over a dozen Filipino workers in Qatar arrested for rallying against former President Duterte’s arrest. Migrante Middle East calls for legal assistance for the detained OFWs as the Philippine Embassy engages with Qatari authorities.
Senator Joel Villanueva calls for a Senate investigation into the Department of Health’s handling of medical supplies after P11.2 billion worth of drugs and products expired. The inquiry aims to address concerns over mismanagement and improve accountability and efficiency in the use of public healthcare resources.
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque applied for asylum in the Netherlands, submitting his application at the IND center in Ter Apel. The process includes identification, registration, and a waiting period for a decision, potentially taking six months or longer. An online petition opposing his asylum request gathered over 21,000 signatures, highlighting increasing resistance to his application.