Tag: Philippine Politics
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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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No Impeachment Discussions Between Marcos and Duterte, Says Palace
Reported by Giselle Ombay from GMA Integrated News, Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro stated on Sunday that there have been no engagements with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. about the anticipated impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Castro explained that the President’s stance remains unchanged.“We haven’t discussed it. I’ve met with the President…
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Ping Lacson Casts Doubt on Marcos’ Bold P20/kg Rice Pledge
Expressing pragmatic reservations about a major public pledge by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., former senator Ping Lacson considers the plan to reduce rice prices to P20 per kilo as highly challenging. In an interview on Friday, February 28th, ahead of the Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas campaign event in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, Lacson…
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House of Representatives Gears Up for Impeachment Proceedings Against VP Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — Following the Senate’s lead, the House of Representatives is set to organize the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. Various offices within the Batasang Pambansa have been instructed to extend technical and administrative assistance to the prosecution team. On Friday morning, House Secretary General Reginald Velasco issued a statement confirming these…
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Senate President Escudero Declines to Comment on Impeachment Trial Remarks
In Manila, Senate President Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero chose not to respond to comments made by a Palace official regarding the acceleration of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. Escudero stated that he would simply disregard the statements made by press officer Claire Castro. Castro had previously asserted that it is not solely up to the…
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Escudero Urges Diligence in Duterte Impeachment Proceedings
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero has called for patience and thorough preparation among those pushing to expedite the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte, cautioning against haste in the politically charged process. Amid mounting pressure from House prosecutors and other groups to convene the Senate as an impeachment court during Congress’…
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Impeachment Trial of VP Duterte Set in Motion by Senate President Escudero
The Senate has formally taken the first steps toward the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, following a directive from Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero to establish the administrative support group for the impeachment court. With this procedural groundwork in place, House prosecutors suggest that the trial could be concluded by the end of…
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Senatorial Hopeful Abalos Demands Overhaul of Outdated Local Government Code and Tax Relief
In a bold move to modernize governance, former Interior Secretary and current senatorial candidate Benjamin Abalos Jr. has called for significant amendments to the Local Government Code, which he deems outdated after 31 years. Speaking at a press conference in Dumaguete City, Abalos highlighted the necessity to align the law with today’s realities, pointing out…
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Malacañang Dismisses Duterte’s Allegations of Gold Reserve Sales as Baseless Intrigues
In a decisive response to former president Rodrigo Duterte’s recent allegations, Malacañang Palace has firmly dismissed claims that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is involved in selling the country’s gold reserves. The accusations were labeled as ‘baseless’ and mere ‘intrigues’ by Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer, lawyer Claire Castro, during a press…
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