Rep. Leila de Lima apologized to the Philippine Supreme Court for her earlier remarks describing its ruling on Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment case as “one-sided,” acknowledging her statement as “grossly ill-advised.”
Baste Duterte, acting Davao City Mayor, seeks to reschedule a charity boxing match with PNP Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III due to prior commitments, proposing alternative dates.
Acting Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte traveled to Singapore before his charity boxing match with PNP Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III. The National Bureau of Investigation confirmed Duterte’s departure from Davao International Airport, with the event set at Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
Davao City Acting Mayor Baste Duterte challenges a charity boxing match proposal involving President Marcos to include a drug test, stirring discussions among officials and citizens.
Philippine gambling revenues hit P215 billion in the first half of the year, marking a 25.7% increase from the previous year, according to Pagcor. The growth, attributed to increased tourist arrivals and relaxed pandemic restrictions, saw integrated resorts significantly contribute to the gross gaming revenues. Pagcor and the Advertising Standards Council also agreed to regulate online gambling advertisements to ensure responsible practice.
The United States and the Philippines plan to establish a large ammunition manufacturing facility at Subic Bay, aiming for the world’s largest stockpile. The initiative, announced by President Donald Trump, seeks to strengthen defense collaboration between the two countries. Further details on the project timeline and production capacities are yet to be confirmed.
PNP Chief Gen. Nicholas Torre III accepts Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte’s fistfight challenge for a charitable cause aimed at aiding those affected by severe weather.
President Donald Trump hosts Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House to discuss tariffs and China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific, marking significant strides in US-Philippines relations.
Vice President Sara Duterte stated there is no duty obligating her to listen to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address. During her visit to The Hague, she responded to House spokesperson’s comments, emphasizing the absence of legal requirement for her or any Filipino to attend the Sona. Rodrigo Duterte, her father, is detained by the International Criminal Court.
A Pasig City court has denied bail to Apollo Quiboloy and his co-accused from the Kingdom of Jesus Christ in a trafficking case. The court ruled that the prosecution presented strong evidence of guilt, emphasizing that bail is not a right in this context. The decision marks a significant development in a high-profile legal case involving trafficking allegations, with further hearings scheduled.