Senator Ronald dela Rosa may face immediate arrest if he attempts to leave the Philippines while authorities move to validate and enforce the International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant issued against him, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida said immigration authorities and law enforcement agencies have already been placed on alert following the issuance of the ICC warrant linked to alleged crimes against humanity tied to the Duterte

Sinuspinde ng anim na buwan without pay ng Office of the Ombudsman si Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca kaugnay ng insidente ng putukan sa Senado noong May 13. Ayon kay Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla, epektibo agad nitong Biyernes ang preventive suspension habang nagpapatuloy ang imbestigasyon. “We can’t ignore something of this magnitude,” ani Remulla. Samantala, sinabi rin ni National Bureau of Investigation chief Melvin Matibag na kabilang si Aplasca sa mga per

The United States is no longer just investing in Philippine infrastructure; it is helping build a massive economic corridor designed to transform Luzon into one of Asia’s next major trade and manufacturing routes. During a high-level visit to Subic Bay on May 13, members of the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) Steering Committee delegation from the United States Embassy met with officials of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) to push forward the LEC, an ambitious intern

Inaprubahan na sa ikalawang pagbasa ng House of Representatives ang House Bill No. 8876, isang panukalang batas na naglalayong palawigin ang validity ng Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) IDs mula tatlong taon hanggang limang taon. Ayon kay House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, isa sa mga may-akda ng panukala, layunin nitong mabawasan ang gastusin, abala, at mahabang proseso na dinaranas ng milyun-milyong Filipino professionals sa paulit-ulit na renewal ng kanila

A tense new development has surfaced following the shooting incident inside the Senate complex, after National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag revealed a copy of a request letter from the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) seeking the deployment of NBI personnel at the premises on the very day the incident unfolded. The letter, dated May 13 and signed by GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso, asked the NBI to send personnel to the GSIS c

The Southern Police District (SPD) has identified the suspect arrested in connection with the shooting incident near the Senate complex on Wednesday night as 44-year-old Mel Oragon, reportedly employed as a driver at the National Bureau of Investigation. Authorities said Oragon is now under police custody as investigators continue to piece together the circumstances surrounding the incident that triggered panic and heightened security in the area. Law enforcement officials ha

Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano officially announced that the Senate will formally convene as an Impeachment Court at 3:00 PM on Monday, May 18, 2026. This move marks the beginning of the constitutional trial of Vice President Sara Duterte following weeks of legislative deliberation in the lower house. The announcement follows the formal transmission of the Articles of Impeachment from the House of Representatives. On late Wednesday, May 13, House Secretary-General Chel

Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa have allegedly left the Senate building at approximately 2:30 AM, a fellow senator confirmed the timing of the departure based on an official report from the Senate secretariat, marking a notably late exit during a period of intensive legislative sessions. As of this report, there has been no official statement from Dela Rosa’s office or Senate leadership regarding the specific reason for his early morning departure. This remains a developing

A graduate of Visayas State University etched her name into LET history after emerging as the nation’s top scorer in the March 2026 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LET) – Secondary Level. Rashil Rae Ramos Recorte secured the No. 1 spot nationwide with an outstanding 95.80 percent rating, one of the highest recorded performances in recent years, according to the Professional Regulation Commission. The PRC and the Board for Professional Teachers announced that

Humingi ng tawad sa kaniyang live-in partner at sa buong hanay ng Philippine National Police (PNP) ang isang police corporal na nakuhanan ng video habang umano’y sinasaktan ang kaniyang kinakasama sa Malolos City, Bulacan. Nag-viral sa social media ang naturang video matapos makita ang umano’y pananakit ng pulis sa loob ng kanilang tirahan, bagay na umani ng matinding reaksiyon mula sa publiko. Sa inilabas na pahayag, sinabi ng pulis na nagsisisi siya sa nangyari at humihing

Tiklo ang isang Indian national matapos makuhanan ng mahigit P850,000 halaga ng umano’y smuggled cigarettes sa ikinasang anti-illicit cigarette operation sa Besao, Mountain Province noong Mayo 12. Ayon sa pulisya, nahuli ang 33-anyos na negosyante sa Barangay Kin-iway habang isinasagawa ang operasyon laban sa iligal na sigarilyo. Nasamsam mula sa suspek ang 82 reams ng MODERN Red cigarettes, 15 reams ng MODERN Lights, at 10 packs pa ng MODERN Red cigarettes. Batay sa pagsusur

Gunshots reportedly rang out inside the Philippine Senate late Wednesday evening, prompting Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla to enter the complex amid a tense security situation linked to the reported attempt to arrest Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. Gunshots reportedly rang out inside the Philippine Senate late Wednesday evening, prompting Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla to enter the complex amid a tense security situation linked to the reported attempt to arrest Senator

Hinamon ni Senador Francis Pangilinan si Senador Robin Padilla kaugnay ng planong paghahain nito ng ethics complaint matapos ang mainit nilang palitan ng argumento sa plenaryo ng Senado. Sa inilabas na pahayag nitong Martes, sinabi ni Pangilinan na wala umanong sapat na basehan ang reklamong nais ihain ni Padilla at pinayuhan pa itong huwag maging “balat sibuyas.” “Sa tagal ko dito sa Senado at sa dami ng sigawan o pagtataas ng boses na nangyari na rito, ngayon lang siguro ma

A graduate of Visayas State University etched her name into LET history after emerging as the nation’s top scorer in the March 2026 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LET) – Secondary Level. Rashil Rae Ramos Recorte secured the No. 1 spot nationwide with an outstanding 95.80 percent rating, one of the highest recorded performances in recent years, according to the Professional Regulation Commission. The PRC and the Board for Professional Teachers announced that

A new Tugon ng Masa (TNM) survey conducted by OCTA Research suggests a highly competitive political landscape heading into the 2028 elections, with the hypothetical tandem of Leni Robredo and Raffy Tulfo securing 44% support, closely followed by Sara Duterte and Imee Marcos at 40%. The numbers reveal deep regional divides: • Robredo–Tulfo dominates in NCR and Balance Luzon • Duterte–Marcos posts overwhelming support in Mindanao • Class D and E voters remain the crucial swing

Former president Rodrigo Duterte has appointed prominent British barrister Peter Haynes as his new lead counsel before the International Criminal Court (ICC), following the withdrawal of lawyers Nicholas Kaufman and Dov Jacobs from the defense team. Haynes is widely regarded as one of the leading practitioners in international criminal and humanitarian law, bringing more than 25 years of experience before tribunals in The Hague, including the ICC, the International Criminal T

Progressive farmers’ and fisherfolk groups Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) and Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (PAMALAKAYA), in separate statements, condemned the recent Senate leadership change and the granting of protective custody to Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. KMP denounced the removal of Senate President Tito Sotto and the installation of Senator Allan Peter Cayetano on May 11 following a 13-9-2 vote. The group described the move as a "

Five senators from the 20th Congress formally introduced a Senate resolution urging Ronald dela Rosa to voluntarily surrender to proper authorities and seek judicial remedies in accordance with the Constitution and applicable laws. Filed as Senate Resolution No. 395, the measure was introduced by Francis Pangilinan, Vicente Sotto III, Panfilo Lacson, Risa Hontiveros, and Paolo Benigno Aquino IV amid ongoing discussions surrounding accountability, judicial processes, and the l

The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has formally served a subpoena to Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa in connection with the ongoing investigation into the government’s controversial anti-drug campaign during the Duterte administration. Dela Rosa, who served as chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) from 2016 to 2018, was one of the key officials who led the implementation of the administration’s intensified war on drugs. The campaign drew both local

The House of Representatives has officially impeached Vice President Sara Duterte in a historic 257-25-9 vote, securing a massive majority that far exceeds the constitutional requirement to send the articles to the Senate. The lopsided tally, consisting of 257 affirmative votes against only 25 negatives and 9 abstentions, immediately triggers the transmittal of the impeachment case to the upper chamber for a high-stakes trial. This decisive move centers on the alleged misuse