On May 27, 2026, the Trial Chamber III of the International Criminal Court held a first status conference in the case of The Prosecutor v. Rodrigo Roa Duterte. Trial Chamber III is composed of Presiding Judge Joanna Korner (in photo), Judge Keebong Paek, and Judge Nicolas Guillou. ICC-CPI

ICC sets Duterte crimes vs humanity trial on Nov. 30

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MANILA — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has formally set the opening of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s crimes against humanity trial on Nov. 30,...
Sen. Robin Padilla (right) has denied helping Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa evade authorities, insisting that the former police chief merely asked for a ride out of the Senate compound following the reported shooting incident inside the Senate premises on May 13, 2026.

CIDG to file raps vs Robin over alleged role in Bato’s escape

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MANILA — The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) is preparing to file obstruction of justice complaints against Sen. Robin Padilla and...

Marcoleta’s proposed remote Senate rule change rouses controversy

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MANILA — Sen. Rodante Marcoleta defended his proposal to amend Senate rules to allow remote participation in sessions, insisting the move is in step...
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Ombudsman accuses House panel of blocking probe into budget insertions

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MANILA — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Wednesday accused the House Committee on Appropriations of refusing to cooperate with an ongoing investigation into alleged...
According to the National Bureau of Investigation, Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa’s registered firearms include semi-automatic and select-fire rifles, UZI submachine gun variants, high-powered .338 caliber rifles, combat-grade shotguns, and several handguns. JESUS ORBETA, INQUIRER.NET PHOTO

NBI moves to disarm Bato over ICC arrest warrant

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MANILA — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has formally asked the Philippine National Police (PNP) to revoke Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa’s firearms...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte has been under International Criminal Court custody since March 2025 in connection with allegations stemming from his administration’s controversial war on drugs.

Duterte to skip ICC hearing, will sending lawyers instead to represent him

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MANILA — Former president Rodrigo Duterte will skip his first scheduled appearance before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague after formally authorizing...
While the prices of 68 percent of the basic necessities and prime commodities monitored by the Department of Trade and Industry have remained stable, several manufacturers have already informed the agency of plans to raise prices. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

DTI warns consumers: Prices of some basic goods may increase

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MANILA — Filipino consumers may soon see slight price increases for some basic goods as manufacturers have begun seeking government approval for adjustments amid...
“The trumped-up charges filed against me form part of a nefarious design — to intimidate independent voices, to punish dissent, and to warn every senator that the price of asking hard questions could lead to personal damnation,” says Sen. Rodante Marcoleta.

Ombudsman seeks travel ban vs Marcoleta over P75-million ‘unconscionable gift’

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MANILA — The Office of the Ombudsman has moved to bar Senator Rodante Marcoleta from leaving the country after accusing him of unlawfully enriching...
The National Commission of Senior Citizens reiterated that seniors who present the digital National Senior Citizens ID are entitled to a 20-percent discount and value-added tax exemption on covered goods and services, as well as perks in government services, assistance programs and priority accommodations in public and private establishments. COMPOSITE IMAGE: INQUIRER FILE / AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE PHOTOS

OWNERS ENTITLED TO ALL BENEFITS UNDER LAW: Digital card for seniors ‘official, legitimate’ gov’t...

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MANILA — The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) has reminded its partners from both the public and private sectors to recognize and accept...
On May 13, Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa and his wife Grace Nancy share a moment amid reports of his impending arrest over cases filed before the International Criminal Courton April 13. Hours later, he left the Senate premises and disappeared from public view. GMA NEWS SCREENGRAB FROM KAPUSO MO, JESSICA SOHO VIDEO

Wife of Bato urges courts to block ICC surrender

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MANILA — The wife of Senm Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa made a public appeal to the judiciary on Monday, urging courts to stop any...
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