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25/07/2025

SC declares Articles of Impeachment vs. Sara Duterte unconstitutional

The Supreme Court declared the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte unconstitutional on July 25, 2025. Here's a breakdown of the ruling.

Reason for the Ruling: The court unanimously agreed that the impeachment complaint was barred by the one-year rule under Article XI Section 3 paragraph 5 of the Constitution and violated Duterte's right to due process.

Impact on the Impeachment Process: The Senate cannot acquire jurisdiction over the impeachment proceedings due to the court's ruling. However, this doesn't absolve Duterte of the charges against her.

Future Impeachment Complaint: A new impeachment complaint can be filed starting February 6, 2026, as per the Supreme Court's ruling.

Background: Three impeachment complaints were filed against Duterte in December 2024, related to alleged misuse of confidential funds. The fourth complaint, endorsed by over one-third of lawmakers from the House of Representatives, was later transmitted to the Senate and deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court's decision emphasizes the importance of following due process and the rule of law, even in impeachment proceedings.

As SC spokesperson lawyer Camille Ting noted, "The end does not justify the means... There is a right way to do the right things at the right time. This is what the rule of just law means. This is what fairness or due process of law means, even for impeachment.”

25/07/2025

SC: Articles of Impeachment vs VP Duterte unconstitutional

The Supreme Court has declared the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte as unconstitutional, effectively stopping the ongoing impeachment process against her.

In a special en banc session on Friday, July 25, the High Court ruled in favor of petitions filed by Duterte and several Mindanao-based lawyers, citing due process violations.

The SC, however, clarified that a new impeachment complaint may still be filed a year later, or by February 2026.

The Court had earlier consolidated petitions from Duterte and other Davao officials, and former government officials, questioning the impeachment process.

The SC issued 11 specific questions to Congress, seeking clarity on how the House handled and transmitted the impeachment complaint.

23/07/2025

Ayon sa DOST, PAGASA, Office of Civil Defense, at DSWD:

Please be advised:

A new tropical storm, Emong, has developed northwest of the country and is currently moving southwest — pababa ang direksyon.

ang lahat ng antas sa mga sumusunod na lugar, Thursday, July 24, 2025:

1. Nueva Vizcaya
2. Ifugao
3. Mountain Province
4. Nueva Ecija
5. Quezon Province
6. Oriental Mindoro
7. Palawan
8. Marinduque
9. Sorsogon
10. Romblon
11. Masbate
12. Albay
13. Camarines Sur
14. Catanduanes
15. Antique
16. Iloilo
17. Pangasinan
18. Benguet
19. Tarlac
20. Pampanga
21. Bulacan
22. Metro Manila
23. Batangas
24. Laguna
25. Rizal

Ang pinakamabigat na ulan ay inaasahang dadagsa sa mga sumusunod na lugar:

1. Zambales
2. Bataan
3. Occidental Mindoro

Lahat ng sangay ng pamahalaan ay handa at naka-poste na sa mga kinakailangang lugar.

Suspension of work in government offices is in effect in the same areas, maliban sa mga essential personnel tulad ng responders at emergency services — kayo po ay kailangang pumasok kung kinakailangan.

Paalala po: Iwasan ang maglaro, magpiknik, o lumangoy sa ilog at sapa. Anim sa mga nasawi kahapon ay nag-inuman malapit sa ilog o nakipagpustahan ng langoy laban sa agos.

Oo, pabiro man ako minsan — pero ang kapangyarihan ng panahon ay hindi biro.

Keep safe, everyone.

23/07/2025

STATEMENT FROM THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

The President is dismayed by reports that government personnel are putting up SONA-related materials in public areas while many communities are battling heavy flooding.

Let me be clear: all SONA-related preparations are hereby ordered immediately suspended. The Department of Public Works and Highways, along with all concerned agencies, must put full attention and exclusive focus on flood response and relief operations.

The President’s directive is to focus all efforts on ensuring the safety and welfare of the Filipino people, especially during times of crisis. All government agencies are expected to act accordingly.

22/07/2025

Work in government offices and classes at all levels in NCR and some provinces are suspended on July 23, 2025 due to inclement weather, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin says in a memorandum.

04/07/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

Melanie Domingo Ambay, Elmer Pacheco Tangonan, Buenavista Paul

04/07/2025

BY LEANDER C. DOMINGOQUEZON, Nueva Vizcaya—The death toll has now reached five, including two rescue volunteers and three small-scale miners, following the loss of another rescue volunteer involved in the retrieval operation inside the mine tunnel in Sitio Balcony in Barangay Runruno here.

02/07/2025

BAMBANG, Nueva Vizcaya—The local government unit here has officially held the Oath-Taking and Turnover Ceremonies at the Municipal Auditorium on June 30, 2025.

BY LEANDER C. DOMINGOBAMBANG, Nueva Vizcaya—The local government unit here has officially held the Oath-Taking and Turnover Ceremonies at the Municipal Auditorium on June 30, 2025.Mayor Benjamin Ll. Cuaresma III takes his oath of office on June 30, 2025. PHOTO FROM BENJAMIN "JAMIE" CUARESM