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Authorities gear up for FPRRD birthday rally
In a Facebook post, Alexa Ticketing announced a Global Tribute Rally for Duterte on March 28, 2025, at the Tagum New City Hall. The event will begin at 2 p.m., starting from Tagum City Rotary Park before proceeding to the city hall’s open arena. Meanwhile, Lakbay Mandaya has called for volunteers for the 24-hour Global Peaceful Prayer Rally for Duterte in Caraga, Davao Oriental. According to the post, the event aims to promote peace and unity while offering prayers for Duterte’s safety, security, justice, and well-being. It will kick off with a Run for Peace and Unity at 5 p.m., followed by a short program at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Park in Poblacion, Caraga. Duterte supporters in Lupon, Davao Oriental, have also organized a prayer...
Trump revokes protections for 530,000 migrants
Those migrants have been warned to leave the country before their permits and deportation shield are cancelled on 24 April, according to a notice posted by the federal government. The 530,000 migrants were brought into the US under a Biden-era sponsorship process known as CHNV that was designed to open legal migration pathways. Trump suspended the programme once he took office. Source: Trump revoking protections for 530,000 Cubans, Haitians and other migrants
Iglesia ni Cristo opposes Duterte arrest
In a statement aired on the church-run NET25 on Friday, March 21, INC spokesman Edwil Zabala also criticized the Marcos government for failing to heed their earlier call for “peace and unity.” “Any Filipino or citizen of our country who has committed a violation of our laws should be tried here in our country. Why? Because our justice system works,” Zabala said in Filipino. Source: Iglesia ni Cristo opposes Duterte arrest, hits Marcos government
FPRRD seeking asylum in China impossible -- Harry Roque
Roque noted that China did not implement the 1951 Convention on the Rights of Refugees and Asylum Seekers. “It would be impossible for Tatay Digong to apply there because there is no machinery for the application of asylum in China and Hong Kong,” Roque said in a Facebook post in Filipino. There is no such thing as asylum in China. Source: Harry Roque says ex-Pres Duterte seeking asylum in China ‘impossible’
Counsel Nicholas Kaufman confident of Duterte's acquittal
In a short interview following his visit to the former president, Kaufmann said he was “very confident about the strongest defense and I’m very confident [Duterte would] be acquitted indeed, even at the earliest stage.” Kaufman told GMA Integrated News that “there will be petitions obviously” when asked about filing petitions before the hearing of confirmation of charges against Duterte on September 23. “Once again, it’s not for me to comment on the defense strategy at this moment in time.” Source: British ICC lawyer Nicholas Kaufman confident of Duterte's acquittal
Trump to shut down US DepED
The order directs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to "take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure (of) the Department of Education and return education authority to the States, while continuing to ensure the effective and uninterrupted delivery of services, programs, and benefits on which Americans rely." It mandates that any programs or activities receiving remaining Department of Education funds should not "advance DEI or gender ideology," according to the White House summary. Trump has repeatedly called for eliminating the department, calling it "a big con job." He proposed shuttering it in his first term as president, but Congress did not act. Source: Trump to sign order to shut down Department of Education, White House says
Timor-Leste denies request sending Arnie Teves to PH
“The decision of the plenary of the Tribunal de Recursos of Timor Leste (TL), denying the request for extradition of Rep. Arnolfo Teves to the Philippines to face trumped up charges fabricated by the oppressive and dictatorial Marcos government, is a triumph of the rule of law, and an indictment of the kind of government we currently have: a government who ignores the Constitution and the laws of the Republic in the brazen desire to silence political dissent and destroy the legitimate political opposition,” Teves’ lawyer Ferdinand Topacio said in a statement sent to reporters. Source: Timor-Leste denies request to send Arnie Teves back to PH
Malaysia declines info sharing on Alice Go escape
“The case of Alice Guo is a very peculiar case because Malaysia refused to cooperate with us. Malaysia is supposed to give us information,” he said in a Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum. "They know what flight entered, what aircraft entered, what she was riding–but they refused to give it to us for reasons that were given–that were alluded to, about the cases of our brothers in the South…so it’s beyond the DOJ (Department of Justice) already,” he added. Source: Malaysia declined to share info on Alice Guo’s escape – Remulla
ICC is hiring Tagalog and Cebuano transcribers
Posted on January 28, the career opportunities were listed under the ICC Office of the Prosecutor Language Services Unit and were on an individual contractor and short-term basis.“A roster of freelance transcribers will be established as a result of this selection process,” the job posting read.“Once accredited, freelance transcribers may be offered contracts for the provision of remote transcription services in keeping with the operational needs of the Unit,” it noted. Source: ICC posts job openings for Tagalog and Cebuano transcribers
Meta suspends SMNI Facebook pages
In an article posted on its website, SMNI confirmed that Meta has suspended the SMNI pages and its affiliates DZAR 1026 and SMNI Integrated News. “[This] for allegedly E×ρréššing hatred or contempt for a group of people and using harmful racial stereotypes — citing a violation of their so-called community standards,” said SMNI. The incident transpired following the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte who is a known ally of televangelist and alleged rapist Apollo Quiboloy. Source: Meta suspends SMNI Facebook pages for spreading ‘hatred, contempt’
Supreme Court to investigate the fake news about the TRO that Brain Rot DDS spread
Korte Suprema, iimbestigahan ang pagkalat ng maling impormasyon na naglabas ng temporary restraining order (TRO) ang Supreme Court (SC) noong inaresto si dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte at inilipad pa-ICC sa The Hague sa The Netherlands. Ang mga nasa likod ng maling impormasyon na ito ay mahaharap sa karampatang parusa, ayon kay SC Spokesperson Atty. Camille Ting.
SolGen opts out of defending Marcos in Duterte petition vs ICC arrest
The manifestation, a copy of which had been circulated to media, says that that the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) cannot defend the government because it has always taken the position that the ICC had lost its jurisdiction over Duterte’s war on drugs. “Considering the OSG’s firm position that the ICC is barred from exercising jurisdiction over the Philippines and that the country’s investigative, prosecutorial, and judicial system is functioning as it should, the OSG may not be able to effectively represent Respondents in these cases and is constrained to recuse itself from participating herein,” said the manifestation. Source: SolGen opts out of defending Marcos in Duterte petition vs ICC arrest
Imee Marcos holds Senate probe into Duterte's arrest on March 20, 2025
“As chairperson of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, I am calling for an urgent investigation into the arrest of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, an issue that has deeply divided the nation,” Marcos said in a statement. “It is imperative to establish whether due process was followed and to ensure that his legal rights were not only upheld but protected, especially given the involvement of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) and the International Criminal Court,” she added. Source: Imee Marcos to hold Senate probe into Duterte’s arrest on March 20, 2025
PBBM Sinisi Ng Kanyang Mga Senador.
Ang Alyansa sa Bagong Pilipinas o ang mga Senatorial Candidates na pinangungunahan ni President Bongbong Marcos ay nagsabi na naapektuhan ang kanilang kandidatura matapos isurender ni PBBM sa ICC ang dating Presidente. Ayon sa mga ulat, nagsagawa sila ng Political Rally kahapon at anim lamang na kandidato ang dumalo kasama si Marcos. Nararamdaman ng mga kandidato ni Marcos na malaki ang magiging epekto nito sa kanilang kampanya, dahil makikita rin sa survey ng Pulse Asia na bumaba ang kanilang posisyon sa nakaraang survey. Pati na rin ang kanyang kapatid na si Imee Marcos ay hindi dumalo sa Political Rally dahil sa pagkakaaresto kay FPRRD. Dagdag pa rito, naglabas ng pahayag si Vice President Sara Duterte na posibleng manalo ang...
Duterte arrest has affected Alyansa campaign, senatorial bets admit
During a press briefing here on Friday, former Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson doubled down on his call for the government to assist Duterte just like it would extend help to any other Filipino jailed overseas. "I'll be honest with you. Of course, it has an effect because many supporters of President Duterte, rightly or wrongly, E×ρréšš sentiments in his favor. We would be numb if we think we’re not affected by recent events. Many have been criticizing us. Many have been saying that they would not vote for us because we are part of the Alyansa," Lacson said. Source: Duterte arrest has affected Alyansa campaign, senatorial bets admit
Gayuma is real
SCAM WEDDING IN CDO The guy was splashed with salt by his friend and woke up to reality. This was supposed to be the bride, who is rumored to have put the groom under her love spell. Salt was thrown at the groom, breaking the spell, and he woke up, surprised to find out he was getting married. Anyway, the wedding didn’t push through. Notable guests were Sen. Bong Go, Bite King, Chris Brand etc. Ctto
Martial Is Waving Na Ba???
BREAKING: BOMBING INCIDENT IN MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR ⚠️ JUST IN #BombingIncident (UPDATED): A bombing incident occured in a military detachment at Brgy. Madia, Datu Saudi-Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur this Saturday evening, March 15, 2025. Reports of injuries in the area. UPDATE (10:20 PM): 4 government troops reportedly injured after a grenade was thrown towards the said military detachment by unidentified assailants at 7:30 PM tonight, as confirmed by 6th Infantry Division spokesperson Lt. Col. Roden Orbon. The authorities are currently verifying the identities of the injured troops and their condition. The responsible of the incident is yet to be determined. More details to follow. #ExplosionAlert #BombingIncident...
Senator Bong Go has claimed the Top Spot
Bong Go leads Pulse Asia senatorial survey Published: 13th Mar, 2025 at 11:42 PM Link: Bong Go leads Pulse Asia senatorial survey Reelectionist Senator Bong Go has claimed the top spot, while ACT-CIS Partylist Representative Erwin Tulfo followed at second place in the latest Pulse Asia survey on senatorial preferences. In the survey conducted from 20 to 26 February, Go ranked No. 1 after being chosen by 58.1 percent of respondents, while Tulfo placed second with 56.6 percent.

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