Category: National
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Palace Denies Betrayal in Duterte’s Arrest Cooperation with ICC
Malacañang firmly refuted the allegations of betrayal on Friday after assisting Interpol in executing an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against former President Rodrigo Duterte. Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro emphasized on Unang Balita that no betrayal transpired, stating, ‘Kung iisipin po natin, wala pong ginawang betrayal ang Pangulo kanino man po…
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Duterte Healthy Post Check-Up Amid ICC Detention, Says PH Embassy
The Philippine Embassy in the Netherlands has confirmed that former President Rodrigo Duterte completed a medical check-up while detained at the International Criminal Court (ICC). Duterte, through an ICC Detention Officer in The Hague, communicated his health status to the Embassy. ‘In the conversation, the former President shared that he went through a medical examination,…
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Future of Duterte Political Dynasty in Peril After ICC Arrest
MANILA, Philippines—The unexpected arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte has sent shockwaves through Philippine politics, leaving the Duterte family’s influence hanging by a thread. The former leader was escorted onto a flight to The Hague, facing charges of crimes against humanity linked to his controversial drug war. Current President Ferdinand Marcos stated that adhering to…
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Marcos Enacts Law to Boost Access to Higher Education
Republic Act No. 12124 has been signed into law by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., establishing the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP). This new law enhances opportunities for obtaining higher education by acknowledging nontraditional learning and granting academic degrees to those with expertise acquired outside typical academic environments. The Commission on Higher…
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Koko Calls for Investigation into Frequent Bridge Collapses
Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has initiated a Senate inquiry to address the alarming increase in bridge collapses throughout the country. Filing Senate Resolution No. 1319, Pimentel aims to hold accountable all responsible public officials, contractors, and other involved parties. The investigation seeks to evaluate the adequacy of current infrastructure policies to ensure the safety…
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House Leader Rebukes China’s Claims Over Palawan
The head of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs has openly denounced China’s unfounded claims to control over Palawan, which have been propagated via Chinese social media videos. In a statement on March 4, Rep. Rachel Arenas of Pangasinan’s 3rd district staunchly defended the Philippines’ full sovereignty over the island province, asserting it as an…
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Impeachment Concerns Rise for VP Sara Duterte Amid 2028 Presidential Rivalries
Raul Lambino, a senatorial hopeful from the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP-Laban), has voiced skepticism about the impartiality of an impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte. With the Senate potentially filled with her political rivals from the upcoming 2028 presidential race, Lambino fears bias could jeopardize fairness. “It’s undeniable that several senators have ambitions for…
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Philippine Sovereign Debt Reaches Historical P16.31 Trillion in January 2025
The Philippines has kicked off 2025 by marking a new milestone with its sovereign debt escalating to a record P16.31 trillion by the end of January, as reported by the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr). This figure signifies a 1.63% increase from December 2024’s P16.05 trillion. Despite this rise, the Treasury maintains that the debt…
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PNP Overturns Removal of Anti-Kidnapping Leader
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has decided to reinstate its Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG) chief, who was recently dismissed amid concerns over a teen rescue operation. Official documents state that PCOL ELMER ESQUIVEL RAGAY will remain in his position, as PNP’s Director for Personnel and Records Management, Constacio Chinayog Jr., signed off on the reversal on March…
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Search Intensifies for Missing Air Force Jet
In a concerning development, a Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA 50 jet went missing during a mission early Tuesday morning, according to officials. Speaking at a briefing held at Camp Aguinaldo, PAF Spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo confirmed that a comprehensive search operation is underway to locate the missing aircraft. As part of a…
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