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Source: Palasyo: ‘Maglabas ka ng ebidensya!’

Source: Dela Rosa seeks visa to visit former boss in The Hague amid ICC probe

Source: Fact check: Duterte Youth falsely claims Kabataan filed 2019 disqualification case

Source: PHL cannot remain ‘passive’ as tariffs roil trade - BusinessWorld Online

Source: Grow crops, grow wealth: Brian Poe wants to turn farmers into agripreneurs

Source: PH blessed with water, but struggling for clean supply: Brian Poe pushes for water management dept bill

Source: Early childhood system law applauded

Source: Corporate Farming Initiatives Boost Yield Production in Malasiqui, Pangasinan

Source: From trade, tech to tourism: Marcos seeks to strengthen PH ties with Laos, Thailand, Vietnam

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’

Source: Time to decouple: PH needs to lessen economic dependence on China to boost WPS stance - Brian Poe

Source: Marcos to ASEAN: US tariffs could hit hard, let's trade with each other

Source: Marcos backs ASEAN non-retaliatory stand on tariffs

Source: 'Atin Ito' ship defies Chinese harassment

Hahahahaha bakit umurong bayag neto? Akala ko ba matapang to? Sasamahan nya pa daw si Dutae sa ICC, ngayon nag papatago?

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

Source: Roque belittles Interpol arrest

MANILA, Philippines (Updated 2:51 p.m.) — Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque is the "legal head" of a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub in Pampanga that authorities raided twice last month for human trafficking, torture and scams, according to the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) on Wednesday. PAGCOR chief Alejandro Tengco said Roque appeared before his office in July 2023 to provide legal support to a certain Cassandra Lee Ong, who sought PAGCOR's help on the financial issues of Lucky South 99, the sprawling POGO compound in Porac, Pampanga that she is the authorized representative of. Tengco also presented the organizational chart attached to the documents submitted by Lucky South 99 for their...

Source: Interpol red notice, expulsion eyed vs Roque

Source: DFA moves to cancel Roque's passport

Source: Revilla sets cyberlibel raps over ‘disinfo campaign’

source: Philippines, Vietnam eye 'further elevating' strategic partnership

Source: ‘Chel Diokno, Marian Rivera’ VP confidential fund recipients? PSA checking

Source: https://lto.gov.ph/news/lto-finds-y...suspends-drivers-license-ordered-to-pay-fine/

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

Source: https://lto.gov.ph/news/suspension-of-yanna-motovlogs-dl-stays-until-motorcycle-is-surrendered/

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