Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday defended 18 former Marines who testified as alleged bagmen for resigned Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co, saying their revelations highlight concerns about the Philippines’ engagement with the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Sen. Ronald dela Rosa has lost almost all of his committee memberships due to continued absence from the Senate, according to Senate officials.
Personalities who joined Wednesday’s Trillion Peso March expressed support and reservations over the Senate version of the proposed Anti-Political Dynasty Act, a day after the measure was received in plenary.
Vice President Sara Duterte broke her long silence on the annual Edsa People Power commemoration a day before its 40th anniversary, suggesting that the public may have forgotten the “essence” of the historic 1986 uprising that ended the two-decade rule of Ferdinand Marcos.
The House of Representatives initiated impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday after the committee on rules referred four complaints to the committee on justice during plenary session.
The prosecution at the International Criminal Court (ICC) laid out its case against former President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, describing what it called a “widespread and systematic attack” on civilians that began during his tenure as Davao City mayor and continued into his presidency.
As the International Criminal Court (ICC) began its confirmation of charges hearing in the crimes against humanity case against former President Rodrigo Duterte, a lawmaker reminded the public that Duterte had openly spoken about having Davao City police officers, including now-Senator Ronald dela Rosa, as members of his alleged death squad.
President Ferdinand Marcos and Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo met Saturday to inspect the administration’s new flood control program in the Bicol River Basin, focusing on infrastructure improvements and disaster preparedness.
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will not attend the upcoming International Criminal Court (ICC) hearing on charges of crimes against humanity, after Pre-Trial Chamber I approved his request to be absent.
Sen. Christopher Bong Go denied allegations in a redacted document issued Feb. 13 by the International Criminal Court Office of the Prosecutor that identified him as an alleged co-perpetrator.