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Agnes Callamard Hails Duterte Arrest as Human Rights Victory, Recalls Widespread Abuses

Former United Nations Special Rapporteur Agnes Callamard revisited what she described as a successful collaboration between human rights advocates, lawyers, civil society organizations, and...

ICC registry confirms addition to FPRRD’s defense team, no Filipino lawyers included

THE HAGUE, Netherlands – The International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed the appointment of a new member to the legal team of former Philippine...

Duterte’s Arrest a Step Toward Justice, Says Bishop Alminaza

Duterte’s arrest a step toward justice, providing relief to families affected by the controversial war on drugs, said Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of the Diocese...

Newly Opened Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge Collapses, Raising Safety Concerns

Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge collapses at around 8 p.m. last night, despite being newly completed and barely used by the public before the incident. The bridge...

Kris Aquino Death Rumor Debunked by Close Friend

Rumors about the death of TV host and actress Kris Aquino have been debunked by her close friend, Dindo Balares. Balares addressed the false claims...

Senator Lito Lapid Leads Passage of RA 12077 Providing Student Loan Relief During Emergencies

Republic Act (RA) 12077, also known as the “Student Loan Payment Moratorium During Disasters and Emergencies Act,” was officially signed into law by President...

PNP allows VP Duterte’s plan to file complaints against cops

MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) expressed support on Thursday for Vice President Sara Duterte’s plan to file complaints against police officers for...

De Lima expresses satisfaction over state’s action against VP Duterte

MANILA, Philippines — Former Senator Leila de Lima has expressed support for the government's legal actions against Vice President Sara Duterte following reports that...

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Duterte legal team asks ICC for independent expert opinion on risk factors

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Sen Gatchalian presses Dela Rosa to return to Senate, fulfill legislative duties

MANILA — Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday urged his...

Pres Marcos urges newly promoted AFP generals to safeguard public funds

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday called...

Venezuela, US strike deal for up to $2B oil exports amid shifting sanctions landscape

HOUSTON/WASHINGTON — Venezuela and the United States have reached...