Vice President Sara Duterte declined to answer questions about her confidential fund expenditures, citing her impeachment trial preparation during a House hearing in Manila. The proposed budget for the Office of the Vice President is P902.8 million.
Senator Robin Padilla introduced the “Anti-Pabebe Act of 2025” in the Philippines to enhance early education through practical life skills, values formation, and environmental awareness. The bill, Senate Bill No. 1300, seeks to integrate these elements into the K to 12 program, promoting holistic development and preparing students for real-world challenges.
Acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte has filed criminal and administrative complaints against Cabinet secretaries and former top police officials over the arrest of his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, and his turnover to the International Criminal Court. The allegations include kidnapping and arbitrary detention related to Rodrigo Duterte’s ICC case.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. pledged full independence for the Independent Commission for Infrastructure to combat corruption in government projects. Meanwhile, Brice Hernandez returned to Senate custody.
Senate President Vicente Sotto III expressed confidence in his leadership despite tensions with the minority bloc, assuring that unity, dialogue, and cooperation remain central to the Senate’s legislative work.
An ICC-accredited lawyer rejected claims by Rodrigo Duterte’s defense team that he is mentally unfit, saying there is no evidence to support their bid for his interim release. Proceedings against the former president continue at the International Criminal Court.
The Department of Migrant Workers recalls Labor Attaché Macy Monique Maglanque from Los Angeles to face an investigation into alleged anomalies in flood control projects, following Senator Panfilo Lacson’s speech.
President Marcos assured the sustainability of the zero-balance billing policy for DOH hospitals, aiming to provide free healthcare services. Covering room charges, professional fees, and medical supplies, the policy is part of efforts to enhance equitable healthcare access in the Philippines.
Rep. Terry Ridon, head of the House committee on infrastructure, dismissed Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya’s sworn affidavit as a “scrap of paper.” Discaya’s affidavit links lawmakers and officials to flood control project anomalies. The investigation continues amidst Ridon’s dismissal of the affidavit’s significance.
Speaker Martin Romualdez and 11 other House members denied accusations of receiving bribes linked to flood control projects, vowing legal action against contractor’s claims.