Melvin Matibag, director of the National Bureau of Investigation, clarified in a press briefing on Friday, May 22, that an arrest warrant must be personally served to the accused individual and not to their legal counsel. Full story
Sen. Bato dela Rosa is still inside the Philippines as of Friday, May 22, according to the Philippine National Police, which has ordered all its units to locate and arrest the fugitive senator.
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Cybercrime authorities have filed a criminal complaint against a vice mayor in northern Isabela, accusing him of inciting sedition and rebellion in social media broadcasts where he asked viewers whether they were willing to die in a revolt against the government.
The Philippine National Police has deployed its tracker teams to serve the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant on Sen. Bato dela Rosa, according to the PNP's statement Friday, May 22. Full story
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has junked the bid of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s camp to appeal the tribunal’s confirmation of the crimes against humanity of murder charges filed against him over his bloody war on drugs. Full story
Justice Secretary Frederick Vida made a warning to individuals helping Sen. Bato Dela Rosa hide or escape.
In a press conference on Thursday, May 21, Vida pointed out that individuals helping the fugitive lawmaker may be liable under the law, as the warrant of arrest against Dela Rosa issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) is valid.
The Philippines said the United Nations Human Rights Council will likely brush aside written arguments by a Japanese non-government organization seeking to free former President Rodrigo Duterte from the custody of the International Criminal Court.
Senate Minority Leader Vicente Sotto III has pushed for the convening of the Senate committee of the whole to investigate the May 13 shooting incident in the Senate. Full story
The country’s first Anti-Political Dynasty law is one step closer to being approved by the House of Representatives after lawmakers approved on second reading yesterday the measure that might finally put an end to political clans centralizing power in a province or local government unit.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will conduct a full preliminary investigation on the alleged illegal campaign contributions involving former Senate president Francis Escudero, in response to a formal complaint filed by lawyer and vlogger Jesus Falcis.
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Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Thursday, May 21, pushed back against Sen. Pia Cayetano’s claim that no one from the minority bloc checked on members of the majority following the May 13 shooting incident inside the Senate complex.
The clarification comes amid continuing fallout from a tense Senate session on Wednesday, when Sen. Risa Hontiveros’ call for the chamber to confront the aftermath of the gunfire incident triggered an emotional exchange on the floor.
Alexandra Eala and Janice Tjen have taken different routes to the women's Top 40, but both began their journeys from a region that is rarely on the tennis map.
The National Commission of Senior Citizens reminded government offices, banks, financial institutions and private establishments to recognize the digital National Senior Citizens ID as valid proof of identity for elderly Filipinos.
P-pop girl group KAIA are making waves online for its explosive cover of a song from the hit animated movie "KPop Demon Hunters."
Filipinos should brace for more rotational blackouts this year as yellow and red alerts are likely to persist in the coming months amid the looming threat of El Niño, according to the Department of Energy.
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Contrary to claims made by Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano and other members of the new majority bloc, the Senate was not under attack, Malacañang maintained on Monday, May 18.
“Was it under attack? It was not. The Senate was not under attack. You can see that from the news, not only from the statements of the NBI (National Bureau of Investigation) and PNP (Philippine National Police),” Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro pointed out during a press briefing.
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Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa said he was willing to be detained by the International Criminal Court as long as he would be held with former President Rodrigo Duterte.
After the turbulent Senate shake-up, Senators JV Ejercito and Juan Miguel Zubiri have aligned with the minority bloc.
Sen. Robin Padilla did not directly answer questions on Monday, May 18, about his alleged involvement in Sen. Bato Dela Rosa's evasion from arrest.
Former classmates and students from Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano's own schools have publicly rebuked him after last week's ouster that handed him the power to shield Sen. Bato Dela Rosa and control Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.