Duterte due in ICC courtroom to assess if fit for murder trial
Ex-President Duterte faces ICC fitness assessment for trial on alleged crimes against humanity.
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SC: Congress duty-bound to enact anti-political dynasty law
Supreme Court ordered Congress to pass a political dynasty prohibition law at the earliest opportunity.
Government
Cebu Daily News
House suffrage chair Adiong on political dynasty bill: We intend to finish the work
After Supreme Court ruling, Congress commits to pass Anti-Political Dynasty Law—a structural change to Philippine elections.
Government
GMA News Online
Impeachment court issues subpoena to Baste Duterte
Subpoena to provincial mayor escalates VP impeachment trial and compels key witness testimony.
Government
GMA News Online
Martin Romualdez, former House Speaker, pleads not guilty to plunder
Former Speaker arraigned in major P7.4B plunder case, major test of accountability for top officials.
Government
Cebu Daily News
Rey Joseph Nieto appointed assistant secretary at Office of CabSec
Controversial pro-Duterte political vlogger appointed to Cabinet assistant secretary role.
Government
Cebu Daily News
Remulla to block Zaldy’s asylum bid in France
Government moves to block asylum bid by former Philippine lawmaker in France
Government
philstar.com
Prosecution flags VP Sara's 'tanging yaman' over years of zero cash declaration
Prosecutors highlighted that Sara declared zero cash for multiple years despite growing net worth during her impeachment trial.
Government
GMA News Online
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