Politics
Duterte's lead defense counsel Nicholas Kaufman has officially pulled the plug on his bid to appeal the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber's refusal to disqualify Filipino lawyers representing drug war victims. In a notice filed on March 16, Kaufman formally withdrew the request he had lodged on February
Politics
It's officially happening. The House justice committee on Wednesday declared that the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte allege sufficient grounds, setting the stage for a public hearing dubbed a "mini trial" starting next week on March 25. The move comes after Duterte filed her
Politics
Former President Rodrigo Duterte's defense team at the International Criminal Court has officially withdrawn its request to appeal a ruling that refused to kick out three Filipino lawyers representing victims of his bloody drug war. Lead counsel Nicholas Kaufman filed the withdrawal notice on March 16, 2026, just
Politics
The Philippines just clapped back hard at Beijing after China's embassy in Manila posted on social media claiming that a former Filipino diplomat once admitted Scarborough Shoal wasn't Philippine territory. Foreign affairs spokesperson Rogelio Villanueva didn't mince words, saying China needs to settle claims
Nation
The USS Blue Ridge, flagship of the US 7th Fleet and one of the most storied command ships in the American Navy, sailed into Manila on March 16 for a scheduled port visit — its first time docking in the Philippine capital since 2024. The arrival comes at a critical time,
Economy
In a decisive move amid the worst oil crisis in Philippine history, the House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved a bill that would give President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. the power to suspend or reduce excise taxes on fuel products. A total of 247 lawmakers voted in favor, with only three
Politics
The legal battle over Rodrigo Duterte's crimes against humanity case at the International Criminal Court is getting more intense by the week. Lawyers representing drug war victims have just asked the ICC to shut down yet another attempt by Duterte's defense team to delay the proceedings
Politics
Malacañang assured the public on Sunday that the government's investigation into anomalous flood control projects will continue even as the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) wraps up operations by March 31. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stressed that the ICI's closure does not mean the end
Politics
Senator Erwin Tulfo isn't mincing words — he wants politicians to keep their hands off the fuel subsidy distribution meant for PUV drivers and fisherfolk. In a stern warning issued Sunday, March 15, Tulfo called out 'epal' politicians who try to politicize government aid for personal gain.
Politics
Vice President Sara Duterte revealed that four politicians have already approached her wanting to join her senatorial slate for the 2028 elections — but don't expect her to be thrilled about it. In an ambush interview in Davao City on March 14, Duterte made her feelings pretty clear. '
Nation
Philippine Coast Guard Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela is calling out China's latest attempt to justify its claim over Scarborough Shoal — and he's not mincing words. In a post on X this Sunday, Tarriela said Beijing's use of a supposed 1990 letter from a Filipino
Politics
The impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte just got more intense. Akbayan Rep. Chel Diokno has formally requested that Ramil Madriaga — the alleged former bagman of Sara Duterte — be transferred from his detention cell at Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig to the custody of the House committee on justice.