The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a criminal complaint for three counts of grave threats against Vice President Sara Duterte before the Quezon City Regional Trial Court over statements she made in 2024 threatening President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez.
The House Ways and Means Committee approved measures Monday that would raise the annual personal income tax exemption ceiling to ₱350,000 from ₱250,000 and exempt microenterprises from the 2% minimum corporate income tax (MCIT).
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos shared a photo with television personality Kris Aquino and her sons, Josh and Bimby, on Sunday, highlighting the cordial relationship between the Marcos and Aquino families despite their long political rivalry.
The Department of Justice will review the United States’ request to extradite detained televangelist and Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy, with officials set to assess how the transfer could affect his pending criminal cases in the Philippines.
Palace press officer Claire Castro on Friday accused supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte of using paid individuals to make false claims against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., citing the recantation of four of the 18 alleged “maleta boys.”
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said Friday that the recantation of four alleged former bodyguards of ex-Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co would not weaken the plunder complaint against former Speaker Martin Romualdez, as both sides disputed the credibility and significance of the retractions.
Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro defended Commission on Audit (COA) auditor Roderick Wamil on Thursday, saying he consistently stood by his findings on Vice President Sara Duterte’s confidential fund use despite repeated questions from senator-judge Imee Marcos during the impeachment trial.
Malacañang said Thursday that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s order to arrest Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa under an International Criminal Court warrant remains in effect as authorities continue searching for the senator.
A Commission on Audit (COA) auditor told the Senate impeachment court Tuesday that government auditing rules create a presumption that Vice President Sara Duterte used confidential funds for personal benefit after the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd) failed to submit documents supporting the liquidation of millions of pesos in such funds.
Malacañang on Wednesday accused allies of Vice President Sara Duterte of spreading speculation that fugitive Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa had been arrested, saying the reports appeared intended to divert attention from the vice president’s impeachment trial.