International Criminal Court (ICC) has charge Former President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte with 3 counts of murder with crimes against humanity, spanning from his time as the Mayor of Davao City until his time as the President of the Philippines. BBC: The first count laid against Mr Duterte concerns his alleged involvement in the killings of 19 people in Davao City between 2013 and 2016 while he was mayor there. The other two charges…
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Following President Marcos Jr.’s order to safeguard overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from illegal recruitment, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) conducted an entrapment operation on April 28, 2025, leading to the closure of a church in Baras, Rizal. Migrant Workers Secretary Cacdac directed the shutdown of Faithful Promise Foundation Philippines Inc., also known as Faithful Promise of Jesus Christ the Greatest Master Phil. Inc. and Faithful Promise Church…
Fr. Joselito Sarabia explains why they filed the impeachment. “We believe VP Sara committed something illegal and something immoral against the Filipino people. For us, thou shalt not kill, thou shalt not steal, thou shalt not bear false witness,” giit niya. (2/2) — PTVph (@PTVph) December 19, 2024 Here’s the official statement of House Secretary General Reginald S. Velasco on the second impeachment complaint filed against VP Sara Duterte; The filing of impeachment complaints underscores…
‘EVERY FILIPINO LIFE IS WORTH SAVING’ Former Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Jose Rene Almendras reveals how the late former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III went to extraordinary lengths to save Mary Jane Velos just hours before her scheduled execution in 2015. #AtTheForefront Just in case people forget or have amensia, this is where the foundation was formed that made it possible for Mary Jane Veloso to return home to the Philippines.
Rappler; The anti-graft court Sandiganbayan has dismissed a 37-year-old ill-gotten wealth case against the Marcos family, citing the defendants — which includes Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and wife Imelda — “can no longer be afforded a fair trial” in a “chronology of events” that have contributed to an “inordinate delay.” Associate Justice Geraldine Faith Econg wrote the 30-page resolution, dated October 4, 2024, noting that the defendants “can no longer be afforded a fair trial.” Associate…
Herbie Gomez, writing for Rappler; Police finally captured fugitive doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy ending a grueling manhunt inside the vast Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) property in Davao City. Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos announced in a Facebook post on Sunday, September 8, the arrest of 74-year-old Quiboloy’s who deems himself as the “appointed son of God” and “owner of the universe.” After a 4-month hunt and 2,000 police later, Apollo Quiboloy is now in the…
ANNA FELICIA BAJO, writing for GMA Integrated News; The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Wednesday said 15 people were reported dead due to the impact of Severe Tropical Storm Enteng. This was disclosed by OCD Director of Operations Service Cesar Idio during a situation briefing presided over by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in Camp Aguinaldo. Meanwhile, 15 were wounded and 21 are still missing, Idio said. This is just sad.. specially if you…
Benjamin Pulta, writing for Philippine News Agency; The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, also known as Guo Hua Ping, in Tangerang City, Jakarta, Indonesia. In a statement, the DOJ said Guo was apprehended at 11:58 p.m. on Sept. 3, according to Senior Superintendent Audie Latuheru of the Indonesian Police. The first question that they need to ask her is “Why did she try to…
Rappler.com; MANILA, Philippines – The P5.69 billion School Based Feeding Program (SBFP) of the Department of Education (DepEd) was spoiled by the non-delivery of milk and the serving of stale, even pest-infested, bread in 2023. State auditors identified at least 21 school divisions in 10 regions where one or all of the following were found: Nutribuns with molds or insects Rotten food Unhygienic packaging Food with doubtful dates of manufacturing and expiry Non-delivery or delayed…
U.S. Support for the Philippines in the South China Sea!
Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) ship blocked and fired water cannons at Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ship going to Ayungin Shoal...
Department of Education (DepEd) just released an amended version of the “Panatang Makabayan.”
Multi-awarded Filipina novelist and activist Lualhati Bautista passed away, Sunday morning, according to a relative. Posted on the Facebook page of Sonny Ross Samonte, Bautista’s first cousin; Sad News for our Torres Clan, Our first cousin Lualhati Bautista died at 77 yrs old this morning. Lualhati Torres Bautista (born December 2, 1945) is a Filipina writer, novelist, liberal activist and political critic. Her most popular novels include Dekada ’70; Bata, Bata, Pa’no Ka Ginawa?; and…
1Sambayan coalition has released their list of candidates for the next presidential polls. The nominees of 1Sambayan for president and vice president are: Chel Diokno, lawyer (Liberal Party) Grace Poe, senator (Independent) Vilma Santos-Recto, Batangas 6th District Representative and Deputy Speaker (Nacionalista Party) Leni Robredo, Vice President of the Philippines (LP) Antonio Trillanes IV, former senator (Magdalo) Eddie Villanueva, CIBAC Representative and Deputy Speaker (Bangon Pilipinas) #1SAMBAYAN nominees for President… #1SANGBOTO pic.twitter.com/nndXmPo3I4 — 1Sambayan (@1Sambayan)…
Well… [scribd id=387729151 key=key-tuEqRw9qPaS8pYgpsSl5 mode=scroll] From Rappler; The proclamation states that the amnesty granted to Senator Antonio Trillanes IV during the administration of Benigno Aquino III was “void ab initio” or invalid from the beginning as the senator supposedly failed to comply with two requirements for the granting of amnesty: (1) application for amnesty and (2) admission of guilt. The document also orders the military and police to apprehend Trillanes and bring him to a…
Two Chinese firms that was blacklisted by World Bank are tapped to rehabilitate Marawi City’s so-called “ground zero.”
World Bank-blacklisted Chinese firms still tapped for Marawi rehab – Palace https://t.co/pbT2Zp4f9A — ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) May 23, 2018 The two Chinese Firm in question are China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) and China Geo Engineering Corporation.
This is just sad… very very very sad! A dead Sea Turtle was found dead at Sta. Rita Island in Del Gallego, Camarines Sur. The cause of death? The turtle’s mouth and throat is full of plastic! Isang patay na pawikan na punong-puno ng plastic ang lalamunan ang napadpad sa dalampasigan sa Isla Sta. Rita sa bayan ng Del Gallego sa Camarines Sur, umaga nitong Huwebes. | Photo courtesy: Sherwin Bugarin, Peewee Bacuño A post…
President Rodrigo Duterte just signed Proclamation No. 374 declaring the CPP-NPA a terrorist organization. CPP-NPA had been on the terror list of the United States since 2002, so this proclamation is long over due. Here’s a copy of Proclamation No. 374 ; source: CNN Philippines