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Ex-president Rodrigo Duterte Asked to Join House Investigation on Drug War Killings

The House Quad Committee has invited former President Rodrigo Duterte to join their hearing on October 22. The committee wants him to provide information on the alleged extrajudicial killings that happened during his administration’s war on drugs. Representative Robert Ace Barbers, head of the House Committee on Dangerous Drugs, signed the invitation, hoping Duterte can […]
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Robredo Says She Welcomed Marcos Out of Respect

Former Vice President Leni Robredo said on Friday that she welcomed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. during his visit to Sorsogon City as a sign of respect. In a radio interview, Robredo explained that when Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero asked her to join in welcoming the President, she didn’t hesitate. “For me, it’s not […]
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Senator Hontiveros Calls for Full Senate Investigation into Duterte’s Drug War

Senator Risa Hontiveros has proposed that the entire Senate come together to investigate former President Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial war on drugs. Instead of letting the investigation be handled by Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, who led the drug war as head of the police, Hontiveros suggests forming a special committee called the “Senate Committee of […]
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Government to Save P1.3 Billion by Reducing VP Sara’s Budget, Says House Leader

The Philippine government could save around P1.3 billion if the Senate approves a proposal by the House of Representatives to reduce Vice President Sara Duterte’s office budget for 2025, House Appropriations Committee Chairperson Zaldy Co announced on Wednesday. Initially, the Office of the Vice President (OVP) requested a budget of over P2 billion, but the […]
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Calls for President Marcos to Take Garma Case to ICC, But Palace Says Philippines Is Still Out

A lawyer has asked President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to send former police officer Royina Garma’s testimony to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Garma revealed in a House inquiry how cash rewards were given for killings during the Duterte administration’s war on drugs. Lawyer Kristina Conti, who is qualified to assist cases at the ICC, […]
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Duterte Wanted to Bring ‘Davao-Style’ Approach to National Drug War, Says Garma

In a shocking testimony, retired police colonel Royina Garma revealed that former President Rodrigo Duterte once ordered her to find a police officer to lead a national anti-drug task force modeled after the controversial “Davao-style” war on drugs. This system, she said, offered rewards of up to P20,000 for police officers who killed street-level drug […]
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Senator De la Rosa’s Bold Message to Espinosa: ‘I’ll Punch Him in the Face

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Ronald “Bato” de la Rosa didn’t hold back when he responded to allegations made by Kerwin Espinosa, a self-confessed drug lord. Espinosa testified during a hearing at the House of Representatives, claiming that when De la Rosa was the Philippine National Police chief, he pressured him to falsely accuse former senator […]
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President Marcos Reacts to VP Sara’s Comment: “I Think I Have Been Tricked”

In Vientiane, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. expressed disappointment after hearing Vice President Sara Duterte say they were never friends. Marcos admitted he was surprised and a bit hurt by her statement. In an interview with Philippine reporters, the President shared, “I always thought we were friends, but now I think I’ve been deceived.” This […]
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10 of 12 Marcos-backed senatorial bets top SWS commissioned survey

Ten out of 12 senatorial aspirants backed by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. took the top spots in the latest Social Weather Stations senatorial preference survey commissioned by the Stratbase Group. The survey, which was conducted from September 14 to 23, asked a total of 1,500 adult respondents nationwide to choose from a list of […]
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