PH Politics

The Supreme Court of the Philippines denied Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa’s petition seeking to compel government agencies to release an alleged International Criminal Court arrest warrant reportedly tied to the anti-illegal drugs campaign. In a resolution, the Court ruled that Dela Rosa failed to show a clear legal right or a ministerial duty on the part of the agencies to disclose the document, rejecting his plea for a writ of mandamus. The decision left unresolved, on the judicial record, whether such an ICC warrant exists and did not require any agency to confirm or deny its existence.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday visited typhoon-hit areas in Negros Occidental to inspect damage from Typhoon Tino and check on the condition of evacuees in temporary shelters. Local officials and national agencies briefed him on the extent of damage, response operations, and the status of relief distribution, while disaster teams continued clearing operations and infrastructure assessments. Health, agriculture, and education officials also evaluated the impact on services and facilities, as authorities maintained evacuation centers and monitored conditions in vulnerable communities.

Vice President Sara Duterte warned President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration against using sedition charges to intimidate critics, ahead of a rally by Iglesia ni Cristo. Duterte emphasized the threat of “inciting to sedition” amid recent charges against Cavite Rep. Kiko Barzaga.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s legal team appeals to the International Criminal Court, seeking an immediate and unconditional release, while challenging the court’s jurisdiction over him.

Zaldy Co, former Ako Bicol party-list representative, alleges in a video that he delivered cash-filled suitcases to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, claiming P100 billion in budget insertions.