What's new
By:

📰 News & Current Affairs

Post article
All about major events in the Philippines and all over the world.
Bangag admin ordered to pay Hacienda Luisita 28.48 billion

💡 Trivia Bangag admin ordered to pay Hacienda Luisita 28.48 billion

The case stemmed from a legal battle by Hacienda Luisita Inc. (HLI) which owns a total of 6,245.6484 hectares of land located in Tarlac City, and La Paz and Concepcion towns also in Tarlac. In 2013, DAR issued notices of land valuation and acquisition to HLI informing it about the coverage of its property under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP). Under CARP, the government promised to redistribute private and public agricultural lands to the tillers. State-run Landbank valued the land and determined that around 4,500.7978 hectares of the land was subject to just compensation. Source: CA orders government to pay Hacienda Luisita P28.48 billion as 'just compensation'
View full article »
China to US: Stop using PH to create trouble in WPS

💡 Trivia China to US: Stop using PH to create trouble in WPS

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, at a press briefing yesterday, warned of taking necessary steps to protect China’s supposed territory. “The US should refrain from using the Philippines to create trouble in the South China Sea and stop undermining peace and tranquility in the South China Sea,” she said. The US embassy in Manila has so far made no statement about Mao’s allegations. Source: China to US: Stop using Philippines to create trouble in South China Sea
View full article »
Sara Duterte to Filipinos: Do not surrender our freedom to traitors

Sara Duterte to Filipinos: Do not surrender our freedom to traitors

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte urged Filipinos “not to surrender our freedom to traitors” during the 127th Independence Day celebration on Thursday. In a video message, Duterte emphasized that the country did not gain independence only to suffer again, nor did Filipinos earn their freedom “to lose our rights again and become slaves to a few.” Source: Sara Duterte to Filipinos: Do not surrender our freedom to traitors
View full article »
Arrest warrant out for ex-Cop Fontillas and arrested

💡 Trivia Arrest warrant out for ex-Cop Fontillas and arrested

The arrest warrant was issued by Zita Marie Atienza-Fajardo, the presiding judge of the Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 224. The National Police Commission, however, ordered his dismissal from the service in May after it found him “guilty of grave misconduct, conduct unbecoming of a police officer, and disloyalty to the government.” “Well, I would like to think that Fontillas is just a very, very small exception, an aberration to the organization, and we have 220,000 people,” Torre told reporters. Source: Ex-cop who threatened ICC, Interpol over Duterte transfer arrested
View full article »
House of representatives employee shot dead at a party

💡 Trivia House of representatives employee shot dead at a party

Pulhin, chief of technical staff at the House Committee on Ways and Means, was attending his 7-year-old daughter’s birthday celebration at a subdivision in Barangay Commonwealth on Sunday when two unidentified gunmen riding a motorcycle entered the venue and shot him at close range. A security guard was also fired upon as the suspects fled. The 55-year-old congressional director was rushed to the FEU-NRMF Medical Center but was declared dead on arrival. “I am deeply saddened and outraged by the tragic death of Director Mauricio ‘Morrie’ Pulhin,” Romualdez said in a statement. “His professionalism, integrity, and quiet commitment to his work earned him the respect of his peers and superiors alike. We condemn this brutal act of violence...
View full article »
DepEd, PNP: All systems go for opening of classes

DepEd, PNP: All systems go for opening of classes

MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Sunday said everything is in place for the return of around 27 million students to schools on Monday. “All systems go po ang lahat sa pagbubukas ng ating klase bukas (All systems go, everything for the opening of our classes tomorrow [Monday]), June 16,” DepEd Media Relations chief Dennis Legaspi said in a Viber message to reporters. Legaspi said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will be accompanied by DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara in visiting Epifanio delos Santos Elementary School in Manila. Angara will also visit the Tenement Elementary School in Taguig, and one school each in Biñan and City of Santa Rosa, both in Laguna provinces. Under Angara’s watch, the DepEd has reverted to the...
View full article »
3rd party country interested to host FPRRD interim release

💡 Trivia 3rd party country interested to host FPRRD interim release

Duterte's counsel Nicholas Kaufman told the ICC's pre-trial chamber a third country had E×ρréššed its "advance and principled agreement to receive Mr. Duterte onto its territory", according to the request released on Thursday. The name of the country was redacted in the text released to the public. Duterte is not a flight risk and will not commit crimes if released, his counsel said. "Mr Duterte is no longer the President of the Philippines, and does not command the same influence or power he is said to have abused during the period of the alleged crimes," the request stated. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-duterte-seeks-interim-release-icc-2025-06-13/
View full article »
Sotto: Sen. Miriam taught me that senator-judges can't make motions

Sotto: Sen. Miriam taught me that senator-judges can't make motions

MANILA, Philippines — The late Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago told her colleagues that senator-judges, during an impeachment trial, cannot make motions and may only ask for clarifications, former Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said on Friday. In a message to reporters, Sotto said the Senate’s decision to remand the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte to the House of Representatives, based on a motion raised by a senator-judge, was “flawed,” as only the defense and prosecution are allowed to file motions. “Sen. Miriam, who was a former RTC (Regional Trial Court) judge, taught me that in the 11th Congress,” Sotto said. “Senator-judges can only ask questions for clarification,” he added. “I suggest...
View full article »
With pending trial, VP Sara flies to Malaysia instead haha

💡 Trivia With pending trial, VP Sara flies to Malaysia instead haha

The Office of the Vice President (OVP) issued the statement around 11 a.m. to announce that Duterte had left the country without giving flight details or the date she is coming back. “Vice President Sara Duterte is traveling to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on a personal trip with her family,” the OVP said. But it said Duterte was also scheduled to attend an “OVP program consultation” with overseas Filipinos in the Malaysian capital on June 12, or on Philippine Independence Day. Source: Facing Senate trial, Sara flies to Malaysia
View full article »
18-5 votes to halt impeachment proceedings vs VP Sara

💡 Trivia 18-5 votes to halt impeachment proceedings vs VP Sara

Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial hit a major roadblock Tuesday night, June 10, as the Senate voted 18-5 to halt proceedings and require the House of Representatives first to prove the case is not unconstitutional. The five who voted against the motion were Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel, Sen. Risa Hontiveros, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, Sen. Grace Poe and Sen. Nancy Binay. Those who will not be a part of the next Congress — and hence, will not serve as senator-judges upon the case's carryover — are Binay, Pimentel and Poe. Source: Uncertainty as Senate votes to return Sara Duterte's impeachment case to House
View full article »
Pura Luka Vega acquitted by Manila RTC

💡 Trivia Pura Luka Vega acquitted by Manila RTC

In its ruling, the Manila court said, “Though the prosecution fell short of the required quantum of proof in the prosecution of the criminal case, the Court takes this opportunity to remind Pura Luka to be circumspect in his choice of medium or subject of his performances as a drag artist taking into account the society he belongs to. It is basic in the concept of social coexistence." “This is not to curtail his freedom or rights nor to regulate his acts to belong to a presumed majority but more to be compassionate on the community as a whole, especially with the accessibility of social media which makes it easy to record, upload and circulate materials which are readily available for consumption of the public," it added. Source: Pura...
View full article »
Icc rejects FPRRD's 2nd bid to disqualify judges

💡 Trivia Icc rejects FPRRD's 2nd bid to disqualify judges

In its June 9 decision, it said that following deliberations, the plenary of judges unanimously decided to dismiss Duterte’s disqualification submission. “A plenary of judges was convened on 9 June 2025 in order to consider the Application… The plenary of judges, acting unanimously, decided to reject the Applications. A fully reasoned decision of the plenary will follow,” the ICC said in a three-page ruling. This development means that both judges will continue to preside over the “Defense Challenge with Respect to Jurisdiction,” a critical phase in the proceedings concerning the ICC’s authority over the case involving Duterte. Source: ICC rejects Duterte’s bid to disqualify judges
View full article »
Robin Padilla files resolution ending VP impeachment proceedings

💡 Trivia Robin Padilla files resolution ending VP impeachment proceedings

In his Senate Resolution 1371, Padilla said that the 19th Congress will adjourn sine die on Friday, June 13, and thus, "all pending matters and proceedings shall terminate upon the expiration of one (1) Congress." “Whereas, the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Zimmerman Duterte is one such pending matter, and the consideration thereof is one such pending proceeding,” the resolution read. “(F)rom all the foregoing, it is indubitably clear that the matter of the Articles of Impeachment against Vice-President Sara Zimmerman Duterte and its consideration by the present Senate cannot be fully accomplished by the expiration of the Nineteenth Congress on 30 June 2025, thereby resulting in its termination,” it added...
View full article »
Prayer rally calling to impeach Sara set June 9-11

💡 Trivia Prayer rally calling to impeach Sara set June 9-11

In an interview with Radio Veritas, Fr. Flavie Villanueva said that the gathering is to show that the Filipinos must unite to ensure that the impeachment trial begins immediately. “Jesus tells us ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life.’ There could be no way when people start to corrupt what is the truth and there can be no truth when people start spreading lies and more importantly, if a life is degraded and becomes a victim of `tokhang,’” Villanueva said. June 9, 2025 Ecumenical gathering and people’s march 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.; march from Film Center to gate of the Senate of the Philippines June 10, 2025 People’s Vigil 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; gate of the Senate of the Philippines June 11, 2025 Day of Action for Truth and...
View full article »
Duke Frasco expelled over not supporting Tamba Romualdez

💡 Trivia Duke Frasco expelled over not supporting Tamba Romualdez

The National Unity Party has expelled Deputy Speaker and Cebu 5th District Representative Vincent Franco "Duke” Frasco for refusing to sign a manifesto supporting Martin Romualdez's continued stay as Speaker of the House of Representatives. “Given that this has been the unanimous stance of our party, Duke’s one-man decision to withdraw support from the Speaker runs counter to the NUP’s official manifestation of support for Congressman Martin—and means his status as a member of our party has become untenable,” Villafuerte said. Source: NUP expels Cebu's Duke Frasco for refusing to support Romualdez
View full article »
Drug war victims hits US over icc sanctions

💡 Trivia Drug war victims hits US over icc sanctions

In a joint statement issued over the weekend, Rise Up for Life and for Rights and the National Union of Peoples' Lawyers (NUPL) said the sanctions pose a serious threat to judicial independence and to victims' right to truth and justice. Executive Order 14203, issued by US President Donald Trump, sanctioned five ICC officials — including judges involved in high-profile cases targeting US allies and former heads of state. Among them is Judge Reine Adelaide Sophie Alapini Gansou, who sits on Duterte's pre-trial chamber and who also approved warrants of arrest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes. Source: Drug war victims' groups hit US sanctions on ICC
View full article »
DA to cut imported rice max SRP to P43

💡 Trivia DA to cut imported rice max SRP to P43

Initially set at P58 per kilo for five percent broken imported rice, the maximum SRP was gradually brought down to P45 by the end of March. Officials say the price ceiling has helped temper inflation, allowing for interest rate cuts that could stimulate economic activity and employment. Further adjustments are also expected under the DA’s Rice-for-All program, where five percent broken rice currently sells at P43 per kilo, 25 percent broken at P35, and 100 percent broken at P33. Source: DA to cut imported rice max SRP to P43
View full article »
Fisherman finds drugs at ilocos sur coast

💡 Trivia Fisherman finds drugs at ilocos sur coast

In a statement, PCG said the recently found sacks bear the same type of packaging as those found in waters off Pangasinan, which suggests these drifted northward with the current. On Friday, the Coast Guard seized P1.7 billion worth of suspected shabu recovered by local fisherfolk in the vicinity of the Pangasinan coast. The next day, over 20 sacks of suspected shabu were also recovered from Pangasinan waters. Source: Fishermen find 2 sacks of suspected îllégâl drugs in Ilocos Sur
View full article »
US calls on allies to support sanctions against ICC

💡 Trivia US calls on allies to support sanctions against ICC

The United States urged its allies to rally behind its move to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) for what it deemed were "illegitimate actions" against sovereign states. However, nearly all Western allies of the United States, along with Japan and South Korea, as well as the vast majority of Latin American countries and much of Africa, are parties to the statute. Source: US calls on allies to support sanctions against ICC
View full article »
Driver in deadly May 28 QC crash tests positive for drugs

💡 Trivia Driver in deadly May 28 QC crash tests positive for drugs

Quezon City Police District (QCPD) director Col. Randy Glenn Silvio said that the 38-year-old driver has been charged for violation of Republic Act 10586, otherwise known as the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013. Silvio said that charges have already been filed before the city prosecutor's office, including complaints of reckless imprudence resulting in multiple homicides, multiple physical injuries, and multiple damage to property. The driver was subjected to an ******* breath analyzer (ABA) test and a drug test. Source: Driver in deadly QC crash positive for drugs
View full article »
VP Sara: Torre's appointment is as sketchy as Tamba's

💡 Trivia VP Sara: Torre's appointment is as sketchy as Tamba's

The vice president questioned Torre’s appointment, citing a Senate panel’s findings, which indicated that the new police chief could be held accountable for multiple offenses related to the arrest. “So, why would you make him chief of police? That decision is way too sketchy,” said Duterte in a chance interview in The Hague. The vice president compared Torre’s appointment to that of Leyte First District Representative Martin Romualdez to the House speakership. The vice president believes Romualdez should not have been made head of the chamber, as he is implicated in a bribery case in the United States. Source: Sara Duterte finds Torre’s appointment as PNP chief ‘too sketchy’
View full article »
Tracking the data breach of the US cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase

Tracking the data breach of the US cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase

There was a mole in the outsourcing company's office in India, and two moles were recruited by häçkers to s†éál data. The outsourcing company involved is the American company TaskUs, which also recruited employees in India to provide customer support to other clients around the world, but unexpectedly some employees were recruited by häçkers to become insiders. PS: As a result of this incident, TaskUs immediately laid off 224 employees of its office in Ingalls, India, which provided services to Coinbase, offering generous severance pay and six months of ρáíd leave. However, this still caused protests from these employees and was reported by local Indian media. At that time, the specific reasons for the layoffs were still unclear to the...
View full article »
Resolution to scrap VP Sara impeachment circulates

💡 Trivia Resolution to scrap VP Sara impeachment circulates

In an interview on Wednesday, he told reporters that the document has been circulating among senators since June 2. “It has been in circulation since Monday. I saw it,” said Estrada. When asked if the proponents of the resolution had asked him to sign, he said no. “No. We were just asked to read it,” he recalled, refusing to name the identity of the resolution’s proponent. Estrada said he had consulted his lawyers about the matter but was not surprised to receive the document. Source: Estrada confirms there’s a reso seeking to scrap Duterte impeachment trial
View full article »

BayanPH

New Topics

Trending Topics

Online now

Members online
1,299
Guests online
3,567
Total visitors
4,866
Back
Top