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28/06/2025

A regional trial court judge has reaffirmed his decision to acquit Leila de Lima, a former senator and newly elected member of the House of Representatives, of drug-related conspiracy charges—despite an appellate court’s order questioning the legal foundation of the ruling.

MANILA — A regional trial court judge has reaffirmed his decision to acquit Leila de Lima, a former senator and newly elected member of the House of Representatives, of drug-related conspiracy charges—despite an appellate court’s order questioning the legal foundation of the ruling. The decisi...

27/06/2025

More than three years after the disappearance of over 100 sabungeros (cockfighters), a key witness has come forward with explosive allegations implicating not only rogue police officers but also a well-known showbiz actress.

MANILA — More than three years after the disappearance of over 100 sabungeros (cockfighters), a key witness has come forward with explosive allegations implicating not only rogue police officers but also a well-known showbiz actress. The man, identified as alias Totoy, told GMA News that the high-...

26/06/2025

Senator Risa Hontiveros issued a strong statement on June 25, refuting claims made by an individual identifying as a former witness in the Senate hearings concerning the alleged crimes of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy.

MANILA — Senator Risa Hontiveros issued a strong statement on June 25, refuting claims made by an individual identifying as a former witness in the Senate hearings concerning the alleged crimes of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy. The senator labeled these allegations as falsehoods and announced preparation...

25/06/2025

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is preparing a high-stakes underwater search for the remains of 34 missing cockfighting fanatics allegedly dumped in the treacherous depths of Taal Lake. But the active volcano looming over the waters could blow their mission.

MANILA — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is preparing a high-stakes underwater search for the remains of 34 missing cockfighting fanatics allegedly dumped in the treacherous depths of Taal Lake. But the active volcano looming over the waters could blow their mission. PCG spokesperson Captain Noem...

24/06/2025

The prosecution stated that Duterte “does not accept the legitimacy of the legal proceedings against him,” asserting that his continued detention is crucial to prevent obstruction. The court filing warned that the former leader “has the ability to interfere with and intimidate witnesses if released,” citing his longstanding political influence and record of public threats.

THE HAGUE — The Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) has formally opposed former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s request for interim release, citing serious concerns over flight risk, obstruction of justice, and potential witness intimidation. In a 15-page re...

24/06/2025

Superman actress Rachel Brosnahan is extending her support to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the Philippines, including Angat Buhay, which was founded by former Vice President Leni Robredo.

FULL STORY: https://arkipelagonews.com/superman-star-rachel-brosnahan-donates-to-robredos-angat-buhay-and-local-ngos/

24/06/2025

Actor Jericho Rosales used Gen Z-style humor on Instagram to call out beach litterbugs while staying in Surigao, a popular beach destination for both local and foreign tourists. Sa kanyang Instagram Stories, Jericho posted several photos of trash scattered along the beach—each one paired with witt...

24/06/2025

Vice President Sara Duterte is firing back at her critics and demanding the Senate dismiss the latest impeachment complaint against her, denouncing it as unconstitutional.

MANILA — Vice President Sara Duterte is firing back at her critics and demanding the Senate dismiss the latest impeachment complaint against her, denouncing it as unconstitutional. In a legal maneuver late Monday afternoon, Duterte’s camp filed a 35-page response ad cautelam — Latin for “wit...

23/06/2025

JUST IN: Vice President Sara Duterte has formally sought the dismissal of the impeachment complaint filed against her, arguing that it is void ab initio, or invalid from the outset.

In a 34‑page document submitted to the Senate impeachment court on Monday, Duterte’s legal team contends that the complaint violates the Constitution’s "one‑year bar rule," which prohibits initiating more than one impeachment proceeding against the same official within a year.

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21/06/2025

NLEX Corporation will implement temporary toll relief on the northbound portion of the expressway from Balintawak to Meycauayan starting this Sunday (June 22) at 1:00 a.m. until 12:00 midnight.

BOCAUE, Bulacan — NLEX Corporation will implement temporary toll relief on the northbound portion of the expressway from Balintawak to Meycauayan starting this Sunday (June 22) at 1:00 a.m. until 12:00 midnight. This follows the agency’s expedited repair works on the Marilao Overpass Bridge, whi...

21/06/2025

A grandfather’s final act of heroism saved his two-year-old granddaughter during a tragic road accident along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) on Wednesday.

BULACAN — A grandfather’s final act of heroism saved his two-year-old granddaughter during a tragic road accident along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) on Wednesday. The 54-year-old man, whose identity was not immediately released, died after a trailer truck slammed into the gantry of the Mari...

19/06/2025

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division has ruled in favor of Representative Benny Abante, nullifying the proclamation of rival candidate Luis “Joey” Chua Uy due to Uy’s failure to meet the constitutional requirement of being a natural-born Filipino citizen.

MANILA — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division has ruled in favor of Representative Benny Abante, nullifying the proclamation of rival candidate Luis “Joey” Chua Uy due to Uy’s failure to meet the constitutional requirement of being a natural-born Filipino citizen. In a 22-pa...