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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...

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

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

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

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

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

Seventy-five percent of Filipinos prefer candidates who believe that the Philippines should assert rights against China’s aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), a commissioned Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed. Read more: 75% of Filipinos prefer candidates who assert PH rights in WPS —SWS

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

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’

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

“It is untenable to suggest that judges cannot adjudicate a matter which is legally within their competence just because they previously issued judicial decisions at different stages of the proceedings in the same situation on the basis of different arguments,” Liera and Gansou said in their submission. “Judges are professionals capable of deciding on issues before them relying solely and exclusively on the evidence and submissions adduced in the particular case,” they added. “When the [PTC], in a former composition, addressed the issue of jurisdiction in the situation in the Republic of the Philippines, it did so in accordance with its duties under the Rome Statute, within the limits of the relevant stage of the proceedings and without...

They were accused of recruiting young Nigerians for "identity theft and to hold themselves out as persons of foreign nationality." "The judges also ordered that the devices recovered from the convicts be forfeited to the federal government of Nigeria," Oyewale said. Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, is saddled with a reputation for internet fraudsters known in local slang as "Yahoo Boys." Source: 11 Filipinos, 4 others jailed in Nigeria for internet scams

“I don’t know the nature [of the case], but I was informed by the clerk of the commission that it was a petition to disqualify that candidate,” Garcia said of Sotto’s case during a KBP membership meeting in Makati City. “Someone already ρáíd a filing fee to a disqualification case filed earlier involving the same personality,” he said. Source: Vico Sotto faces new petition to disqualify, a week after proclamation

Kerwin Espinosa leads the polls for Albuera, Leyte mayor, according to partial, unofficial results released late Monday evening. According to the partial and unofficial results as of 11:14 p.m., Espinosa received a total of 14,469 votes. He is 5,034 votes away from Vince Rama, who places second in the race with 9,435 votes. Sixto dela Victoria is in third place with 3,589 votes. Source: Kerwin Espinosa tops polls for Albuera mayor

“Fake news ang pinapakalat ng Marcos Jr. administration na mayroon daw akong multiple passports. Ni Hindi nga masabi ng Department of Justice kung dalawa o tatlo ang aking pasaporte. May nahilo na naman,” pahayag ni Roque. Aniya, isang regular passport lamang ang ginagamit niya at ang isa pa niyang current passport ay wala nang current pages. Ayon kay Roque, “The Department of Foreign Affairs would certainly know that the previous current one is cancelled without prejudice. “My regular passport is presently with the Dutch authorities as part of my asylum application.” Source: Harry Roque pumalag sa isyung may multiple passports: Fake news!

The statement was released by his camp on Tuesday night, through his official spokesperson Atty. Israelito Torreon. The camp thanked Filipinos who voted for Quiboloy, who is part of the “DuterTEN” or the 10 senatorial candidates supported by former President Rodrigo Duterte. According to INQUIRER.net’s data of partial and unofficial results from the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) transparency server at 9:04 p.m., Quiboloy ranks 31st in the senatorial race with 5,577,526 votes. “With numerous reports of overvoting anomalies, inconsistencies in ballot readings, and other electoral irregularities, Pastor Quiboloy calls for a manual recount of the senatorial votes,” Torreon added. Source: Detained Quiboloy calls for manual recount of...

Lundström, 64, had taken off with his Mooney M20 aeroplane from Croatia's capital Zagreb heading for Zurich in Switzerland, it added. Founded in 2003, The pìrâ†é Bay allows users to dodge copyright fees and share music, film and other files through peer-to-peer links offered on the site. He owned the internet provider that hosted pìrâ†é Bay. One of the co-founders Fredrik Neij "put The pìrâ†é Bay in the companies data centres without really asking for permission", another co-founder, Peter Sunde, told AFP. He "also made sure that the bandwidth was not really accounted for". "Basically we stole bandwidth and electricity from Carl's company. When he found out, because Fredrik had also unknowingly to any of us, also 'borrowed' another...

Timor-Leste is rejoicing after taking one step closer to joining the Southeast Asian regional bloc, after a unanimous declaration of support by member states at the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. “Today marks the fulfilment of all requirements for full ASEAN membership. This is not just a government achievement, it reflects the tireless work of our technical teams, civil society, and the private sector. It is a collective victory,” Milena Rangel, vice minister for ASEAN Affairs said. Source: https://www.ucanews.com/news/timor-leste-inches-closer-to-full-asean-membership/109128

Berberabe took her oath before President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday in Malacañang, based on photos shared on social media by the Presidential Communications Office. Currently serving as dean of the University of the Philippines College of Law, Berberabe will replace Menardo Guevarra, who previously served as Justice Secretary under the Duterte administration. Source: UP Law dean Darlene Berberabe named new SolGen | Philippine News Agency

"Turnover of command is scheduled on June 2," Bersamin said in a press conference in Malacañang. The Palace executive said the designation of Torre as the next top policeman, despite there being more senior officers in the short list of candidates, was at "the President's discretion" and he was confident that there would be no demoralization among their ranks. Source: Torre, arresting officer of Duterte, Quiboloy, named PNP chief

His departure was quick and unceremonious. He did not have a formal conversation with Trump before announcing his exit, according to a source with knowledge of the matter, who added that his departure was decided "at a senior staff level." While the precise circumstances of his exit were not immediately clear, he leaves a day after criticizing Trump's marquee tax bill, calling it too expensive and a measure that would undermine his work with the U.S. DOGE Service. Some senior White House officials, including Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, were particularly irked by those comments, and the White House was forced to call Republican senators to reiterate Trump's support for the package, a source familiar with the matter said...

"We are hoping we presented sufficient evidence to refute their claims. This is part of an ongoing process, we're not done yet. The presentation will continue next week," Jamilla told reporters without mentioning details of the evidence they submitted. Guo was swiftly escorted back to the Pasig City Jail by Bureau of Jail Management and Penology personnel. Source: Guo presents evidence in human trafficking case

“I told Canada, which very much wants to be part of our fabulous Golden Dome System, that it will cost $61 Billion Dollars if they remain a separate, but unequal, Nation, but will cost ZERO DOLLARS if they become our cherished 51st State,” the US president wrote on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday. “They are considering the offer!” Source: Donald Trump offers Canada free ‘Golden Dome’ defence protection if it gives up sovereignty

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A 10-second video was posted by his son on Facebook showing immigration officers forcibly removing his father, Arnolfo, from his house in Dili, Timor-Leste. Clavano also noted that it is not yet clear to them if the arrest was because Teves is an undocumented foreigner, or if it has a connection to his passport cancellation, or because of the Philippine government’s extradition request. But he said the Philippine government was “ready to arrange the transfer of custody by the most expeditious means once we are clarified on this issue.” Source: Arnolfo Teves rearrested in Timor Leste; son cries ‘kidnap’

Saying he is not the type who escapes from problems, President Marcos on Tuesday, May 27, rejected calls for him to step down, as he vowed to carry out a “deeper” review of the performance of his officials to improve the quality of service rendered by the government. Allies of former president Rodrigo Duterte demanded Marcos’ resignation after the President had directed members of his Cabinet to submit their courtesy resignation to give him the leeway to assess the performance of each department. Former presidential spokesman Harry Roque and former executive secretary Vic Rodriguez claimed that the changes in the Cabinet would not improve anything because the problem lies with Marcos. Source...

Dela Rosa claimed that the ICC has an ongoing mission at a hotel in Pasay City to gather affidavits in the crimes against humanity case at the Hague in the Netherlands. “Magka-conduct kami ng hearing at ‘yung mga tao na involved diyan, ‘yung mga Pilipino na mga taksil sa ating soberanya ay mananagot ‘yan,” the senator said. “[N]andiyan ngayon sa mga hotel diyan sa Pasay na nananakot sa mga retired na mga pulis na pinipilit nila mag-sign ng affidavit na ididiin na kami ni Pangulong Duterte,” Dela Rosa said. “Tinatakot ‘yung mga pulis natin…Kawawa nga ang mga pulis eh,” the former PNP chief added. Source: https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/5/23/bato-to-probe-own-claim-icc-team-forcing-ex-cops-to-testify-vs-him-duterte-1514

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s trust rating stood at 32% while Vice President Sara Duterte was at 50%, Pulse Asia’s latest Pulse ng Bayan survey showed. According to the findings of the nationwide survey conducted from May 6 to 9 among 1,200 registered voters, former President Rodrigo Duterte had a trust rating of 63%. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s trust rating stood at 32% while Vice President Sara Duterte was at 50%, Pulse Asia’s latest Pulse ng Bayan survey showed. According to the findings of the nationwide survey conducted from May 6 to 9 among 1,200 registered voters, former President Rodrigo Duterte had a trust rating of 63%. The survey had an overall margin of error of ±2.8 percentage points. The...

Here’s what you need to know if you still plan on traveling to the Philippines. ItemDetail Start DateMay 8, 2025 What’s changingUpdated travel advisory suggesting Americans “exercise increased caution” in the Philippines due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest and kidnapping. The advisory also says “do not travel” to “The Sulu Archipelago, including the southern Sulu Sea, due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping,” as well as “Marawi City in Mindanao due to terrorism and civil unrest.” What will happen?Travelers should monitor local media and avoid demonstrations and crowds. Who will it affect?Travelers to the Philippines Source: U.S. says ‘do not travel’ to these 2 islands in this popular Southeast Asian destination

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said he would seek permission from the International Criminal Court (ICC) to allow a consul to administer the oath of office to former President Rodrigo Duterte. “We recognize the victory of former President PRD. Siya ang diniklara ng Comelec na mayor. Na-proclaim siya a day after elections, overwhelming mandate,” Remulla told reporters on Monday, May 26. Legal expert Rodel Taton, dean of the San Sebastian Graduate School of Law, argued that if the failure to assume office is due to circumstances beyond the official’s control, Comelec may suspend the oath requirement. Source: Remulla to seek ICC nod for Duterte's oath as Davao mayor

Frustrated, the man took matters into his own hands and decided to fight fire with fire – by releasing two large snakes in a corridor of the Bangkok residential building. “Today I brought two. Tomorrow I’ll bring more,” said the man, according to a report by the Bangkok Post. “I could not carry the bigger one today.” “My pets want to show their love by hugging your dogs so tightly they won’t be able to bark,” said the man, according to a report by Thai newspaper Khaosod. Source: Man releases snakes in Bangkok condo to protest neighbor’s noisy dog

The Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) has strongly opposed former president Rodrigo Duterte's second attempt to disqualify two judges from ruling on a key jurisdictional challenge in his case, calling the defense's claims baseless and harmful to the court's operations. In a filing dated May 22 and made public on Saturday, ICC prosecutors argued that Judges Reine Adélaïde Sophie Alapini-Gansou of Benin and María del Socorro Flores Liera of Mexico remain impartial despite defense claims that their prior rulings show bias. Source: ICC prosecutors reject 2nd bid to oust judges