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Duterte ICC Case Shifts: Lead Lawyer Seeks Exit Before Trial
Nicholas Kaufman has asked the ICC to let him withdraw as Rodrigo Duterte’s counsel as the former president reorganizes his defense team before trial.
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Nicholas Kaufman has asked the ICC to let him withdraw as Rodrigo Duterte’s counsel as the former president reorganizes his defense team before trial.
Economy
Philippine national government debt hit a record P18.49 trillion in March 2026 as peso weakness raised the value of foreign obligations.
Nation
The Philippine Coast Guard says more than 40 Chinese vessels, including a research ship, were spotted near the Kalayaan Island Group.
Economy
Philippine GDP growth slowed to 2.8% in Q1 2026, the weakest since the pandemic, as oil shocks, inflation, and confidence issues hit the economy.
Weather
PAGASA says Tropical Storm Hagupit may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility this weekend and will be named Caloy once inside PAR.
Showbiz
Kris Aquino said she tested positive for COVID-19 after a recent hospitalization, following fever and persistent coughing.
Politics
House leaders say support for impeaching Vice President Sara Duterte could go far beyond the 106-vote threshold, but the Senate trial path may still face hurdles.
Nation
NBI says Franco Mabanta and four others were arrested over an alleged extortion attempt involving Martin Romualdez.
Weather
PAGASA says seven areas may hit danger-level heat index readings, with Tacloban forecast at 45°C on May 6.
Economy
Philippine inflation hit 7.2% in April as fuel, rice, fish, and utility costs squeezed household budgets.
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Malakas ang galaw ng Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) — opisyal na inutusan ang pag-audit kay Vice President Sara Duterte, husband niyang si Manases Carpio, at siyam na negosyong pag-aari nila matapos matukoy na may probable cause para sa imbestigasyon. The Bureau of Internal Revenue has officially ordered Letters of Authority