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.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. accepted the resignations of three key officials, including Mark Llandro Mendoza, Presidential Adviser on Legislative Affairs, in a government reshuffle aimed at enhancing the administration’s legislative alignment.
The Philippine Commission on Elections has canceled the registration of the Duterte Youth party-list due to a 2019 petition challenging its registration process.
Former Negros Oriental representative Arnolfo Teves Jr. is recovering after an appendectomy at the Philippine General Hospital. His lawyer confirms the successful surgery while Teves remains detained facing multiple charges. The Bureau of Jail Management ensures security and medical care during his recovery.
The Center for International Law urges the ICC to deny former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s request for interim release, citing risks to victim and witness safety. CenterLaw stresses the importance of maintaining the integrity of the ongoing prosecution related to alleged crimes against humanity.