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Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla marked the 38th anniversary of his office by reminding Filipinos that hope remains in the Philippines despite ongoing crises.

12 maj 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Department of Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda denied reports that he had resigned, as rumors of cabinet changes under President Marcos continued to spread.

During Paraguayan President Santiago Peña's historic visit to Manila—the first by a Paraguayan leader in over 60 years—Presidents Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Peña oversaw the signing of multiple agreements to boost trade, agriculture and people-to-people ties.

11 maj 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano was elected the new Senate president on Monday after 13 senators voted to unseat Vicente Tito Sotto III. The change occurred shortly after the start of the session amid the House's impending impeachment vote against Vice President Sara Duterte.

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.

10 maj 2026 Rapporterad av AI

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.