Former President Rodrigo Duterte has requested cremation should he die in prison at The Hague. His daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, disclosed his wish to reporters, emphasizing its importance. Meanwhile, the Duterte family is addressing legal challenges and allegations linked to past controversies.
Vice President Sara Duterte visits her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, in The Hague, where he is detained by the ICC on charges of crimes against humanity. The visit highlights her ongoing support, as the ICC reviews allegations stemming from his controversial war on drugs.
The Philippine Navy is set to assist in the search for the remains of missing sabungeros, believed to be in Taal Lake, Batangas, pending a go-signal from the Department of Justice (DOJ).
A new House bill proposes a 10% tax on online gambling operators to fund addiction treatment programs. The legislation also includes a ban on e-wallet links to curb online gambling activities.
Senators Robin Padilla, Christopher “Bong” Go, and Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa have signed a resolution advocating for former President Rodrigo Duterte’s repatriation from the Hague, Netherlands. This resolution, yet to be filed in the 20th Congress, seeks Duterte’s prompt return to address ongoing international legal matters.
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s defense will not appeal the ICC’s decision to retain two judges on his trial panel for crimes against humanity. The ICC ruled that the judges could exercise their duties without bias, despite earlier involvement in the case.
A new Senate bill proposes the establishment of a Scam Prevention Center to address the rise of online fraud. The bill outlines a collaborative effort between law enforcement, technology companies, and financial institutions to enhance scam detection and prevention. Public education campaigns and resources for victims are also part of the initiative.
Gretchen Barretto allegedly participated in planning the abduction of missing sabungeros during a meeting with Atong Ang’s “alpha” members, claims witness Julie Patidongan. Investigations continue into the high-profile case involving these personalities.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has dismissed former President Rodrigo Duterte’s appeal to disqualify judges Reine Adélaïde Sophie Alapini-Gansou and María del Socorro Flores Liera from his case, citing no substantial evidence of bias. The decision allows the continuation of proceedings regarding Duterte’s alleged crimes against humanity.
A proposed House bill seeks up to P5 million fines and license revocation for e-wallet platforms promoting online gambling to curb illegal activities and protect consumers.