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Aside from the LP, the supermajority bloc consists of Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats, Nacionalista Party, National Unity Party, Nationalist People’s Coalition, Partido Federal ng Pilipinas, the Party-list Coalition Foundation Inc., and now, the LP. The latest addition brings the total number of formal signatories to 278. Source: Majority of LP members now part of House’s supermajority bloc

Former President Rodrigo Duterte (FPRRD) said he does not trust President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.'s offer of reconciliation. This was relayed by FPRRD’s youngest brother, Benjamin “Bong” Duterte, to the former’s supporters waiting outside the detention facility in The Hague, Netherlands. “Parang nagkuan siya ‘No way,’ he doesn’t believe it,” he said on May 21, 2025. Source: Former presidential brother reveals that FPRRD does not believe in PBBM’s offer of reconciliation

Source: Taiwan, 7 countries condemn China's water cannon use vs Philippine research vessel

Source: LTO suspends motovlogger’s license

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Guevarra is one of the earliest appointees of Marcos. Marcos emphasized that the order “is not about personalities— it’s about performance, alignment, and urgency.” Source: SolGen Menardo Guevarra to resign as ordered by Marcos

Source: Bongbong Marcos purges Cabinet after midterm setback

Source: Marcos Cabinet shake-up fuels 'loyalty check' speculations

Go said their group which also includes Duterte-allied senators Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, and Robin Padilla, and senator-elect Rodante Marcoleta will vote as a bloc on the Senate presidency. “Marami pa pong ibang nakikipag-usap din po sa amin, but we are open sa lahat po ng pag-uusap basta ang criteria namin unahin ‘yung interes ng bayan, interes ng bawat Pilipino at independent Senate po ito,” Go said in an interview with reporters. When asked if their bloc will field someone for the Senate president race, Go said any senator had the right to run for Senate President. Source: Chiz, Tito reached out to discuss Senate presidency, Bong Go confirms

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Source: Gael Garcia Bernal, Lav Diaz retell Philippines history in 'Magellan'

Source: Manila to host ASEAN maritime security dialogue without US, China

Following public uproar over the 2025 national budget, President Marcos is personally watching over the 2026 budget process and is even ready to sit at the bicameral conference committee to ensure that the outlay is aligned with government priorities and includes only shovel-ready projects, the budget department said yesterday. In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said as early as January, Marcos already had directives on next year’s budget, which is seen to perform a vital role in achieving economic growth. “In fact, before the election, he already had instructions. We will sit on that (budget process) until the end,” the budget chief said. Source: Marcos may join bicam budget deliberations

Source: Guo asks DOJ to junk tax evasion, graft raps

Source: Let sacking of Ignacio be a warning, says Palace

Source: Vince Dizon to Beep card provider: Address the issues or lose contract

In a statement, Cebu Pacific said travelers could book flights to select domestic and international destinations for as low as P1 one-way base fare — exclusive of fees and surcharges — starting Thursday until November 11, 2024. The travel period is from June 1 to October 31, 2025. Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/11/7/cebu-pacific-launches-another-piso-sale-1017

Source: OWWA exec sacked over 'anomalous' land acquisition deal — Palace

Source: DMW vows thorough probe on P1.4 billion OWWA land deal

“With regard to the Situation in the Philippines, Deputy Prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang retains leadership over this situation and the case against Mr Rodrigo Roa Duterte,” ICC said in a statement sent to GMA News Online. “The Office of the Prosecutor reaffirms its commitment to the continued effective implementation of its mandate to deliver justice for victims of Rome Statute crimes, across all situations and cases globally,” it added. Source: ICC deputy prosecutor Niang takes over Duterte case

Source: After the polls, back to the ICC

Source: Fact check: Misleading clips of Honeylet's remark suggest Duterte’s return after mayoral win

Source: Fact check: Duterte hasn’t returned to the Philippines

Source: Comelec says all unpaid honoraria for teachers out by May 23

Source: P1K dagdag honoraria sa teachers na nagsilbi sa eleksyon

Sweden's parliament on Tuesday passed a new law that prohibits the purchase of sexual acts online, placing restrictions on platforms such as ÒnlÿFánš. Under the new law, it will be îllégâl to offer compensation to another person to perform a sexual act remotely online. The law does, however, allow users to watch and pay for pre-recorded sexual material or live streams that they have not requested. Source: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/scitech/technology/946809/

The Prosecution made the request in a seven-page document dated May 14, noting that there is good cause to extend the disclosure deadline in relation to the arrest warrant materials no later than July 1, 2025, as well as withhold witness identities related to Duterte’s case until June 20, 2025. With this request, the Prosecution emphasized that the Chamber “may extend or reduce a time limit if good cause is shown.” Source: ICC prosecution requests deadline extension for disclosure of witnesses

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Source: Facebook flooded with posts thanking Duterte for free tuition law after Bam's surprise Senate win

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Source: 30 tonelada ng campaign posters nasamsam ng Quezon City LGU