House Panel Approves Political Dynasty Ban, Speaker Dy Praises

Speaker Faustino Dy III commends the House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms for approving a consolidated Anti-Political Dynasty bill. The legislation prohibits relatives up to the second degree from holding elective positions simultaneously in

Degamo Supports Impeachment vs VP Duterte Over Threats

Rep. Janice Degamo expresses strong support for the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte regarding alleged threats against President Marcos Jr., citing personal experience with violence and national security concerns.

NAMFREL Urges Major Party-List System Reforms in Senate

The National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections has submitted a position paper to the Senate, advocating for comprehensive reforms to the party-list system. Key recommendations include banning government contractors as nominees, implementing anti-dynas

DFA: No Alert Level Changes in Middle East Nations

The Department of Foreign Affairs has clarified that it has not raised alert levels in Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE, and Qatar, despite ongoing conflicts involving Iran, Israel, and the US, following OWWA's earlier advisory.

No Direct Threat to PH from Middle East Conflict – DND

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. asserts the Philippines is not directly threatened by the escalating Middle East conflict, citing no basis for fears of involvement due to U.S. alliances. The AFP confirms no immediate military threat to national sec

UK Sends Helicopters, Warship HMS Dragon to Cyprus

The United Kingdom has deployed helicopters with counter-drone capabilities and the air defense destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus to protect British military personnel, as announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

DOJ: No Law Bars Philippines from ICC Engagement

The Department of Justice asserts that the Philippine Constitution contains no legal prohibition against cooperating with the International Criminal Court, even after the country's withdrawal from the Rome Statute.

Palace Pushes House to Pass BARMM Elections Bill After Senate OK

Malacañang is pushing for the immediate House passage of the Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections Bill after the Senate approved its version, aiming to shift the first BARMM elections to September 2026 as a historic step in the region's democratic transitio

Duterte Lawyer Probes Trillanes' ICC Involvement

Atty. Nicholas Kaufman, lead counsel for former President Rodrigo Duterte, is considering requesting documents regarding former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV's alleged participation in the International Criminal Court case. Kaufman points to statements fro

Duterte's Lawyer Denies 'Bags of Money' Payment Claims

Atty. Nicholas Kaufman clarifies he is not receiving large payments for defending former President Rodrigo Duterte, noting he rides a bicycle and wears the same clothes due to travel restrictions from the Israel conflict.

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