Philippines

The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group issued a subpoena on Monday to Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. The order requires him to appear for questioning over alleged extrajudicial killings during his time as police chief in Davao.

May 10, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Defense lawyer Nicholas Kaufman is requesting access to surveillance footage at the International Criminal Court Detention Center. The move seeks to demonstrate former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's health issues. It precedes a status conference set for May 27.

The House of Representatives is set to vote Monday on transmitting articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte to the Senate. Lawmakers and Senate leaders have traded statements on the process and related allegations.

May 09, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Social media personality Franco Mabanta and four associates have been released on bail following their arrest in an alleged extortion plot targeting former Speaker Martin Romualdez.

Sen. Loren Legarda has called for a Senate inquiry into the exclusion of 84 barangays in Taal and Nasugbu, Batangas from a government assistance program.

May 08, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Catholic educational groups and stakeholders have voiced strong opposition to the Commission on Higher Education's proposed changes to the general education curriculum. They argue the revisions risk undermining holistic learning and turning higher education into mere job training. The groups called for broader consultations before any implementation.