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MANILA, Philippines – Senator Bato dela Rosa said on Wednesday, June 4, that he was the source of the draft Senate resolution seeking to dismiss Vice President Sara Duterte‘s impeachment case. “That’s my own initiative. Galing lang ‘yan sa akin,” Dela Rosa told reporters when asked about the source of the purported Senate resolution. He added that the Vice President was unaware that his office was drafting the document. Dela Rosa claimed there were at least three different drafts of a Senate resolution seeking the dismissal of the impeachment case but did not provide specific details. Earlier on Wednesday, Senator Imee Marcos also said she had seen three different draft resolutions with the same purpose. The purported draft Senate...

Bagong Alyansang Makabayan led the demonstration along with Anakbayan, Kabataan Partylist, Alliance of Concerned Teachers among others to show “solidarity with the people of Iran in resisting US-Israel aggression”. The groups believe the attack “further escalates the conflict in the region”. “[It] exposes the US as the biggest threat to humanity and the mastermind behind Israel’s attacks on Iran and the ongoing genocide in Palestine,” they added. The groups challenge President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to condemn the U.S. bombing and to renounce the supposed aggression of the U.S. government. “This also highlights the urgency for the immediate removal of all US troops, missile systems, and facilities from the Philippines as they pose a real...

President on Truth Social says ceasefire will start in coming hours but no immediate response from Israel or Iran. Donald Trump has claimed that Israel and Iran have negotiated a ceasefire, halting a two-week-old war that has killed hundreds in tit-for-tat strikes by Israeli warplanes and Iranian ballistic missiles. The ceasefire was set to begin late on Monday, Trump said, with Iran halting its attacks first and then Israel set to cease offensive operations in the coming hours. https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-israel-us-latest-news Trump says Israel and Iran have negotiated ‘complete’ ceasefire https://www.nbcnews.com/world/middle-east/live-blog/live-updates-iran-top-diplomat-meets-putin-us-braces-retaliation-rcna214428...

Padadalhan pa rin ng imbitasyon para sa ika-apat na State of the Nation Address ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. si Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte. Ayon kay House Secretary General Reginald Velasco, tulad ng nakagawian ay magpapadala sila ng imbitasyon sa mga dating pangulo ng Pilipinas, dating mga Bise Presidente, pati dating Senate President at Speaker of the House. Ipapadala aniya ang customary invitation sa official address ng Office of the City Mayor sa Davao dahil nahalal si FPRRD bilang alkalde. Source: Dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte, padadalahan pa rin ng imbitasyon para sa SONA - Radyo Pilipinas

The Department of Justice on Wednesday confirmed that the International Criminal Court has reached out and that the department will assist it in securing witnesses in the case of former President Rodrigo Duterte, who stands accused of crimes against humanity over his drug war. Remulla said that the Philippine government will also extend financial assistance to the witnesses in order for them to travel to The Hague, Netherlands, where the ICC proceedings are taking place. Source: https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/6/25/doj-confirms-cooperation-with-icc-offers-to-fly-drug-war-witnesses-to-the-hague-1447

Back 15-20 years ago, no one really objected to Kiev's plans to join the European Union. It was like, if you want to, go ahead and have fun. But then you'll be biting your nails when you lose the EAEU market. It seemed that such economic cooperation with Kiev posed no fundamental threat to our country. Moreover, Ukraine had almost no chance of joining the EU. Our principled position was to prevent Ukraine from joining NATO. Its expansion to our borders has been and remains a direct threat to Russia's national security. However, the former European Union, which was once based on the European Coal and Steel Community, no longer exists. It has become a politicized, globalist, and, in recent years, fiercely Russophobic organization...

It s†éáls sensitive data, including photos, and can be used to drain cryptocurrency wallets. The malware primarily targets victims in China and Southeast Asia, but can spread to other regions. It's linked to a previous spyware campaign and joins a growing list of crypto-targeting malware. The goal is to s†éál seed phrases, which grant full access to a user's crypto wallet.

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said Wednesday that the prevailing tension in the Middle East has no significant effect on the Philippine economy. We looked at it and analyzed what would happen and we saw that the effect on the economy should be manageable. “So far there’s no significant effect on the economy,” he added. Marcos said this after his meeting with his economic team on Tuesday. He said the meeting was to assess the effects of the Israel-Iran conflict, particularly on oil prices. Source: Marcos: Middle East tension no 'significant' effect on PH economy

Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque’s application for asylum in the Netherlands has been denied, said Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Wednesday. The latest update on Roque’s whereabouts and status came after he continues to refuse to return to the country despite being the subject of an arrest warrant issued by a Pampanga court for qualified human trafficking. “As far I know, he was not granted asylum by the Netherlands. So he is in Germany,” said Remulla in Filipino during a chance interview with reporters. According to Remulla, Roque may then be extradited “when the time comes.” Read more: Roque’s asylum request in Netherlands denied — Remulla

“What I know is that he was denied asylum by the Netherlands so it’s now up to Germany to grant it, if ever,” he told reporters yesterday. In a statement, Roque dubbed Remulla’s update about his asylum application as “fake news.” He said he was back in the Netherlands after attending a gathering of Filipino migrant workers in Germany. “Strike two for the DOJ secretary. First, he said I have multiple passports. Now, denied asylum. What’s this? He got information from the grapevine,” he said. Roque said his trip to Germany was a “pre-planned activity” and not related to his asylum bid. Source: Roque denies Netherlands blocked asylum bid

Robin Padilla's unnumbered resolution, filed on Monday afternoon, was not accepted by the Senate’s Bills and Index Section, as the 19th Congress had already adjourned sine die on June 11, according to a press release from his office on Tuesday. The office cited Rule 44 of the Senate Rules, which states that “all pending matters and proceedings shall terminate upon the expiration of one Congress.” “Such repatriation is possible, as evidenced by the Philippine government’s successful diplomatic efforts that secured the return of former Congressman Arnulfo Teves Jr. from Timor-Leste in May 2025, despite the Timor-Leste Court of Appeal’s rejection of the Philippines’ extradition request,” he argued. This, he said, demonstrated the...

BODY OF MISSING DLSU LAW STUDENT FOUND IN CAVITE VACANT LOT The body of Anthony Banayad Granada, a 25-year-old De La Salle University law student who had been missing since June 8, was found in an advanced state of decomposition in a vacant lot in Barangay Sapa, Naic, Cavite on June 21. Granada was last seen leaving his condo along C-5 Road in Taguig City, reportedly bound for Naic via a Grab vehicle. CCTV footage later captured him walking along Lopez Jaena Bridge on June 17. Authorities recovered a bottle of cleaning solution near the scene, but his personal belongings, including his cellphone, were found intact. His father, Ricky Granada, positively identified the body. An autopsy and DNA test will be conducted, while police continue...

A copy of Duterte's reply to the summons delivered by messenger to House prosecutors on Monday afternoon called the complaint against her an abuse of the impeachment process. "There are no statements of ultimate facts in the (impeachment complaint). Stripped of its 'factual' and legal conclusions, it is nothing more than a scrap of paper," the response read. It goes on to deny the allegations made against her as "false" and state that the Senate's decision to remand the case to the House earlier this month removed her responsibility to answer them. Source: VP Sara Duterte responds to impeachment trial summons

PAMPANGA RISES AS GRAB PH’S DIGITAL POWERHOUSE IN LUZON From side hustles to full-time success, Pampanga is leading the digital charge outside Metro Manila! Grab Philippines spotlights the province as a superapp success story, where digital tools are transforming daily life, local businesses, and livelihoods. Since launching in 2019, Grab has rolled out GrabCar, GrabFood, GrabExpress, and GrabMart across 14 cities and municipalities, now serving nearly half of Luzon’s 20,000+ driver and delivery partners. With MSMEs thriving and AI tools helping local shops scale smarter, Pampanga has become a model for digital-powered growth. Grab’s “Super Takbo” run in Clark, attended by over 3,000 partners and users, marked a decade of grassroots...

OPERATION ‘MIDNIGHT HAMMER’: U.S. LAUNCHES MASSIVE STRIKE ON IRAN’S NUCLEAR SITES The United States launched a coordinated and highly strategic attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend, deploying over 125 military aircraft in Operation “Midnight Hammer”, the largest B-2 s†éálth bomber strike in history. The Pentagon confirmed the use of seven B-2 bombers, which flew undetected for 18 hours to strike three key nuclear sites, dropping 14 GBU-57 bunker-busting bombs, each weighing 30,000 pounds. In a clever ruse, a decoy group of B-2s flew toward Guam, while the real strike force approached Iran from the east. Tomahawk missiles were also launched from a U.S. submarine, and fighter jets served as aerial decoys, clearing the path...

Lieutenant Colonel Christopherson Capuyan, 37th Infantry Battalion (37IB) commander, said the two NPA rebels, alias Ka Digbay, 16, and alias Ka Mario, 17, were arrested Saturday, June 21, in Sitio Muagan, Barangay Datu Ito Andong, Kalamansig. They belong to the NPA’s Sub-Regional Committee (SRC)-Daguma of the Far-South Mindanao Region (FSMR). “The continued recruitment of children by these terrorist groups is alarming and not only destroys their future but also places them in immense danger,” Capuyan said. “We condemn such activities and we are actively working to stop them for the sake of our youth and communities,” he added. Source: 2 wounded NPA rebels, both minors, arrested in Sultan Kudarat

A recent rumor claims the final decision could be delayed until late 2026, but experts say this is unlikely. Both parties have requested a hold on the appeals process, with the SEC needing to submit a status update by August 15, 2025. No official info suggests a 2026 delay.

Vice President Sara Duterte is on a personal trip to Australia and will be attending the “Free Duterte Now” rally on June 22 in Melbourne, according to her office.

The Supreme Court has discarded the long-standing "second placer rule," which previously allowed the candidate who ranked second in an election to assume office if the original winner was disqualified or removed. In a 37-page decision dated April 22, the high court declared that the "second placer rule," established in the 2012 Jalosjos Jr. vs. Commission on Elections (Comelec) ruling, lacked legal basis as no law permitted the proclamation of the second-place candidate. Instead, the court asserted that the rule on succession outlined in Republic Act 7160, or the Local Government Code, should be applied. “In fine, the Court hereby abandons the second placer rule and declares that the rules on succession under the LGC shall apply in all...

The S&P 500 fell 0.22% and Nasdaq lost 0.51%. This week, markets will focus on key events like Fed officials' speeches and US economic data releases.

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Ombudsman Samuel Martires confirmed to Rappler the issuance of the order directing the Vice President to file her counter-affidavits to the complaints. Apart from Duterte, nine other officials from the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and Department of Education (DepEd) were also ordered to file their affidavits. The officials were ordered to file their counter-affidavits within 10 days upon the receipt of the Ombudsman order. In proceedings, respondents are ordered to file their affidavits to allow them defend themselves and explain their side. Source: Ombudsman orders VP Sara: Respond to House-backed plunder, other complaints

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Durov has been allowed to leave France for two weeks from July 10, but only to Dubai. The other conditions of its judicial supervision remain unchanged.

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'