Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV has publicly presented a document he claims is an official arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa. The move comes as a direct challenge to Dela Rosa’s dramatic return to the Senate plenary, with Trillanes asserting that the Hague-based court is now moving to take the senator into custody for alleged crimes against humanity during the previous administration's drug war. Despite the

In the ruling titled “Decision on Request to Withdraw as Counsel for Rodrigo Roa Duterte,” the Chamber stated that Kaufman’s withdrawal would not result in procedural prejudice or delays in the proceedings, citing assurances that a replacement counsel is prepared to immediately assume representation of the former president. The International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III has officially granted lawyer Nicholas Kaufman permission to withdraw as lead defense counsel for

Nagbabala ang Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP) na hindi nito papayagang makalipat o makatakbo sa ilalim ng kanilang partido ang sinumang mambabatas na boboto pabor sa impeachment ni Vice President Sara Duterte, kasabay ng paglalabas ng isyu ng umano’y alok na pera kapalit ng boto sa Kamara. Sa hiwalay na pahayag, isiniwalat ni Senador Imee Marcos na may mga kongresista umanong inalukan ng tig-P5 milyon upang makumbinsi na bumoto pabor sa impeachment ni Duterte. Gayunman, hi

The ayes have it, and Senator Loren Legarda has officially been installed as the new Senate President Pro Tempore, assuming the chamber's second-highest office following a swift viva voce vote this afternoon. Her election was the final hammer blow in a rapid-fire reorganization that saw the new majority bloc consolidate power immediately after the installation of Alan Peter Cayetano as Senate President.

Fishermen in Zambales and nearby coastal provinces are once again advised to avoid parts of the West Philippine Sea after Philippine authorities issued a navigational warning over possible falling debris from China’s scheduled rocket launch on May 11. Meanwhile, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) directed all fishing vessels and maritime traffic to stay away from identified hazard areas west of Zambales during the launch window of China’s Long M

Pinatalsik at sinampahan ng kaso ang kabuuang 49 kadete ng Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) matapos masangkot sa hazing incident na nagdulot ng paso at sugat sa 22 fourth class cadets sa loob ng kampo sa Silang, Cavite. Sa forum ng Kapihan ng Samahang Plaridel nitong Biyernes, sinabi ni Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla na pito sa mga kadete ang kasalukuyang nahaharap sa kasong paglabag sa Anti-Hazing Act of 2018, isang non-bailable offense, haba

Former President Rodrigo Duterte is set to lose the face of his ICC defense team after lead counsel Nicholas Kaufman formally requested to withdraw from the crimes against humanity case weeks before a key court proceeding. In a filing to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday, the British-Israeli lawyer revealed that his departure comes at the request of the former president himself. The departure follows a meeting between Kaufman and Duterte on May 7, where the for

SUBIC, ZAMBALES — The Philippine Navy welcomed the arrival of its newest offshore patrol vessel, the soon-to-be BRP Rajah Lakandula (PS21), during ceremonies held at the Naval Operating Base-Subic on Thursday, marking another milestone in the country’s naval modernization efforts. Built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries of South Korea, the vessel is the second of six offshore patrol vessels being acquired under the Philippine Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessel Acquisition Project thr

Amid growing backlash and online fears over possible restrictions on rooftop solar systems, Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has publicly clarified that it is “not against” solar energy, insisting that its push for regulation is centered on safety, not control. In an official statement, Meralco Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications Joe R. Zaldarriaga acknowledged the rising number of Filipinos turning to solar power to cut electricity costs and seek cleaner ene

The government has returned the P60 billion in Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (Philhealth) funds previously transferred to the National Treasury following a ruling by the Supreme Court (SC) declaring the remittance unconstitutional and in violation of the Universal Health Care Act. In a statement, PhilHealth spokesman Israel Francis Pargas confirmed the return to the agency and ensured that the funds would help strengthen internal systems, enhance benefit packages and impr

A survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) showed that the number of Filipinos who expect their lives to improve have dropped at 38 percent (4 in 10 people), the lowest since the pandemic. Results of the survey revealed that 32 percent expected their lives to remain the same, 16 percent believe their living conditions will worsen, and 14 percent were undecided. It was the lowest since September 2021, where a similar survey showed that 33 percent were "optimists" abou

A female cadet from Batangas has emerged as the top graduate of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) “Talang Dangal” Class of 2026, the academy’s 121st graduating batch. Cadet 1CL Christine Kaye Demisana Librada CCAFP of the Philippine Army ranked first among the graduating cadets, becoming only the eighth woman in PMA history to earn the distinction. She also received some of the academy’s highest honors, including the Presidential Saber, Philippine Army Saber, JUSMAG Award

The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday assured the public that there is currently no immediate threat to the Philippines despite reports that 38 Filipinos are among the crew members aboard the MV Hondius, a cruise ship linked to a suspected hantavirus outbreak in the Atlantic Ocean. DOH spokesperson Albert Domingo said the agency is closely coordinating with the World Health Organization (WHO) and international authorities as health officials continue to monitor the situat

Inihayag ni Claire Castro, Palace Press Officer at PCO Usec., sa isang press briefing sa Cebu noong Miyerkoles, Mayo 6, ang mga larawang umano’y nagpapakita ng ugnayan ng naarestong PGMN founder na si Franco Mabanta sa ilang kilalang personalidad sa politika. Ayon sa presentasyon, kabilang sa mga larawang ipinakita ang pagkakasama ni Mabanta kina dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte, Bise Presidente Sara Duterte, at dating Presidential Spokesperson na si Harry Roque. Samantala, k

Social media personality and vlogger Franco Mabanta was arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday, May 5, for his alleged involvement in a ₱350 million extortion plot targeting former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. The arrest stemmed from an investigation into an alleged plot to blackmail Romualdez over issues linked to a flood control project. Authorities stated that the group demanded the multimillion-peso sum in exchange for suppressing videos they claim

Nagsama-sama sa kilos-protesta ang mga miyembro ng PAMALAKAYA, mga mangingisda, at mamamayang naninirahan sa baybay-dagat ng Bacoor City para tutulan ang nakaambang demolisyon ng mahigit 100 kabahayan sa Barangay Talaba II kaugnay ng reclamation project sa Manila Bay, isang isyung matagal nang pinagtatalunan dahil sa epekto nito sa kabuhayan at kalikasan. Ayon sa mga mangingisda, apektado ng 420-ektaryang reclamation project na inuugnay sa Frabelle Fishing Corporation, na pag

Vice President Sara Duterte's legal counsel denied the claims of Ramil Madriaga that he is her bagman and he had worked with her since she was the Davao City Mayor, May 4, 2026. On Madriaga's counter-affidavit over the 340-page complaint-affidavit for perjury Sara filed against him, Attorney Salvador Paolo Penelo Jr. said that they were given the opportunity to answer Madriaga's claim, and insisted that he was lying. “Imposible yung mga ipinapatarang ni Ramil Madriaga laban

The legal counsel of Atty. Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, On Monday denied allegations that the couple spent P6.7 billion in suspicious and covered transactions. Carpio's counsel Atty. Peter Paul Danao in a press briefing said that Carpio rejected the information presented by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) during a House justice committee hearing on April 22. "Atty. Carpio said that the '6 billion is fake and a blatant lie," Danao said, clai

Mariing kinondena ng mga organisasyon ng magsasaka at mangingisda ang pagtanggi ni Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. na muling buksan ang usapang pangkapayapaan sa pagitan ng pamahalaan at ng National Democratic Front of the Philippines, na itinuturing nilang palatandaan ng kakulangan ng seryosong hakbang tungo sa pangmatagalang kaayusan. Iginiit ng Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) na malayo sa aktuwal na kalagayan ng mga Pilipino ang pahayag na maayos ang sitwasyon

The House Committee on Justice on Monday unanimously approved the committee report and resolution containing the Articles of Impeachment against Sara Duterte, with 55 out of 55 members voting in favor, according to lawmakers. The approval follows the panel’s earlier finding of probable cause to impeach Duterte, which was also backed unanimously during previous hearings. With the committee report now approved, the Articles of Impeachment will be transmitted to the House plenar