Philippines

Credit to Author: Jean Mangaluz| Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:28:00 +0800

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said that his predecessor former president Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest was merely part of the Philippines’ obligation to the international community.    

Credit to Author: Michael Punongbayan| Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) lashed back at China yesterday following Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s recent statements that the Philippines’ actions in the South China Sea are mere theater in coordination with other countries.

Credit to Author: Evelyn Macairan| Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800

The number of drug users in the Philippines dropped to 1.47 million in 2023 from 1.67 million in 2019, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla reported during the 68th session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (UN CND) in Austria on Monday.

Credit to Author: Jose Rodel Clapano| Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Members of the majority and minority blocs of the House of Representatives lauded the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte yesterday following a warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC), describing the move as a “pivotal moment” in the country’s pursuit of justice.

Credit to Author: Elizabeth Marcelo| Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800

The Office of the Ombudsman has denied the motion of Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez seeking the preventive suspension of Speaker Martin Romualdez and three other lawmakers, in connection with a graft complaint that he filed against them over alleged irregularities in the 2025 national budget.

Credit to Author: Elijah Felice Rosales| Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Filipinos might have to register their SIM cards personally as the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) will submit to lawmakers proposed revisions to combat scammers.

Credit to Author: Janvic Mateo| Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Hours before the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte, the International Criminal Court (ICC) sent a “diffusion request” by email to three agencies that it collectively called the National Central Bureau (NCB) to alert them of the operation and ensure everything would be in order.

Credit to Author: Jose Rodel Clapano| Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Vice President Sara Duterte has been antagonistic against President Marcos ever since assuming office in 2022, Bataan Rep. Geraldine Roman said yesterday.

Credit to Author: Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas| Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800

The government’s salt tariff collections more than tripled in 2024, reaching nearly P8.8 million following the implementation of a higher tariff rate, according to the Bureau of Customs.

Credit to Author: Mark Ernest Villeza| Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque yesterday urged supporters of Rodrigo Duterte to gather at EDSA to protest against the former president’s arrest, which he said violates the country’s sovereignty and constitutional provisions on judicial power.