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Davao City’s Mayor Sebastian Duterte curses President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. over the “illegal” arrest of his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte during the 99th Araw ng Dabaw celebration on March 16. SCREENSHOT FROM ARAW NG DABAW FACEBOOK LIVE

Upholding law outweighs ‘utang na loob’, Baste told

MANILA – Malacañang slammed Davao City’s Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte for criticizing President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. over the arrest of his father, former...
Former President Rodrigo Duterte makes his first appearance at the International Criminal Court via video link in The Hague, Netherlands. In this pre-trial hearing, the judges verified his identity, informed him of the charges against him, and enumerated his rights. Also in photo is Salvador Medialdea, his executive secretary during his term. INQUIRER.NET

Duterte given ‘fair trial’ in first ICC appearance – Palace

MANILA — Former President Rodrigo Duterte was given a “fair trial” in his first appearance at the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Palace said...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is looking into the possible root cause of the rising rice prices. He has called for a “unified” approach to stabilize food prices, as well as new policies to shield consumers from market volatility.

PBBM hikes military personnel subsistence allowance 

MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has ordered an increase in the subsistence allowance of Armed Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) military personnel. Based...
Photo courtesy of the Office of the Vice President

VP Sara on rumored house raid: Brace for planted evidence

By ADRIAN STEWART CO MANILA – Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio has advised her brothers to peacefully allow police authorities to carry out rumored search warrants...
A child shows symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease in his hands. HFMD is a highly contagious viral disease that is common among children. The virus can be easily passed to other people through saliva droplets after an infected person sneezes, coughs, or talks. PIA

DOH cites increase in HFMD among kids

MANILA — The Department of Health (DOH) has warned the public about the surge of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) cases in the...
Eduardo Año

DILG: Eduardo Año played key role in Duterte’s arrest

By ADRIAN STEWART CO MANILA – National Security Adviser Eduardo Año played a key role in the arrest of his former boss, ex-President Rodrigo Duterte,...
Former President Rodrigo Duterte talks with his former Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea on board the chartered jet taking them to The Hague, in this picture released by Sen. Bong Go on Wednesday. Photo from REUTERS, AP, SEN. BONG GO/FACEBOOK

Digong ‘generally fine’ after medical checkup

MANILA – Former President Rodrigo Duterte is in good health after undergoing a medical checkup on Thursday, the Philippine Embassy in the Netherlands said...
This member of the Philippine National Police’s Special Action Force undergoes treatment for a head injury after being struck with a mobile phone by former President Rodrigo Duterte’s common-law wife, Honeylet Avanceña.

SAF member struck with cellphone won’t press charges vs Avanceña

MANILA – A Special Action Force (SAF) member who was struck by a cellphone by former President Rodrigo Duterte’s common-law wife, Honeylet Avanceña, will...

CASTRO: NO LONGER FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION; Malacañang spox calls for law against internet troll...

MANILA – Barely a week into her new role as Malacañang press officer, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro has added her voice...
Supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte wait for his arrival at the Scheveningen detention cell in The Hague, Netherlands. REUTERS

Duterte: ‘Okay ako, do not worry’

MANILA – Former President Rodrigo Duterte has assured his supporters that he is doing fine after formally being turned over to the custody of...