The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc in the Philippines has dismissed an appeal to disqualify Senator-elect Erwin Tulfo and family members from the 2025 elections due to insufficient evidence, particularly on citizenship and procedural grounds. The decision can be contested at the Supreme Court.
Legal representatives for Arnolfo Teves Jr., former lawmaker from Negros Oriental’s 3rd District, filed a writ of habeas corpus on Wednesday following his arrest at his residence in Dili on Tuesday evening.
Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. plans to sue individuals or groups for spreading misinformation about him, which he claims affected his loss in the 2025 senatorial race. His legal team targets rumors about an alleged obligation to return P124.5 million in pork barrel funds.
The Department of Justice has filed a motion to cancel Harry Roque’s passports as he faces an arrest warrant for qualified human trafficking. Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla announced the move to restrict Roque’s travel options amid his continued absence from the Philippines.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called on ASEAN countries to invest in a digitally literate, adaptable workforce during the ASEAN leaders interface. He emphasized the need for digital literacy, student mobility, and upskilling to prepare for future work demands, highlighting the crucial role of the private sector in advancing the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. retains his core economic team and Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin while replacing two Cabinet members following midterm elections. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo is replaced by DFA Undersecretary Tess Lazaro, and Environmental Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga resigns. The administration aims to recalibrate and strengthen governance through strategic appointments and maintaining economic stability.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division dismissed a disqualification case against Senator-elect Erwin Tulfo relating to the May 12 midterm elections, citing that the citizenship issue should have been addressed through a different petition process.
Philippine Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has urged the government to file a diplomatic protest against China following an incident involving a Chinese Coast Guard vessel and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources’ BRP Datu Sanday in the West Philippine Sea. Tensions remain high over territorial disputes in the region.
The DOJ dismissed complaints filed by former President Duterte against PNP Chief Marbil and ex-Interior Secretary Abalos concerning the arrest operation of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, citing lack of evidence.
The ICC has extended the deadline to July 1, 2025, for the disclosure of witness identities and arrest warrant materials in the case against former President Rodrigo Duterte for alleged crimes against humanity.