Marcos’ Approval and Trust Plunge, Duterte’s Support Rises in March Pulse Asia Survey
In a significant shift in public sentiment, a whisper of discontent has become a roar. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has seen his approval and trust ratings drop dramatically, while Vice President Sara Duterte’s popularity has surged, according to the latest Pulse Asia survey conducted from March 23 to 29, 2025. The survey, which polled […]
Family Divided: Senator Imee Marcos Declares Brother’s Administration “No Longer on Right Track”
In a stunning public rebuke that has sent shockwaves through Filipino politics, Senator Imee Marcos has broken ranks with her own brother, President Bongbong Marcos, declaring his administration has lost its way. The rare family rift at the highest levels of government has exposed growing tensions within the powerful Marcos dynasty and signals potential turmoil […]
Political Divide Deepens: VP Sara Duterte Endorses Imee Marcos Against President’s Senate Slate
In a dramatic display of shifting political alliances, Vice President Sara Duterte has publicly endorsed Senator Imee Marcos for reelection, signaling deepening fractures within Philippine political circles. The unexpected alliance comes after Senator Marcos withdrew from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s official slate following the controversial arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. Political Alignments Shaken as […]
Why Duterte’s ICC Defense Strategy Is Doomed: Lawyer Kristina Conti Breaks Down Key Failures
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC) has sparked intense debate across the nation, with supporters and critics alike weighing in on the legal and political implications. As the ICC proceeds with its investigation into alleged crimes against humanity during Duterte’s presidency, questions about jurisdiction, sovereignty, and justice dominate public […]
Ex-President Duterte’s Arrest Ruled Legal but ICC Handover Violates Philippine Law, Says Former Supreme Court Justice
In a shocking twist that has sent tremors through the Philippine legal landscape, the midnight transfer of former President Rodrigo Duterte to face international justice has been declared procedurally flawed by one of the nation’s most respected legal minds. What began as a historic moment for accountability has now spiraled into a complex legal battle […]
Bong Go Dominates Early Pulse Asia Senatorial Survey 2025; Fierce Fight for ‘Magic 12’ Begins
MANILA, Philippines – The ground beneath the Philippine political landscape trembled today, sending shockwaves through the nation more than a year before the May 2025 midterm elections. The first major glimpse into the senatorial race has arrived, and it reveals a stunningly dominant early lead for one candidate, setting the stage for what promises to […]
Senate President Escudero Overrules Detention of Duterte ICC Case Envoy, Sparks Senate Power Struggle
In a dramatic turn that has sent shockwaves through Philippine political circles, Senate President Francis Escudero has ordered the immediate release of Special Envoy on Transnational Crimes Markus Lacanilao, shattering what he called an “unauthorized detention” and igniting a fierce clash with Senator Imee Marcos. The detention, linked to the explosive case of former President […]
Duterte’s Legal Team Demands ICC Impose Strict ID Rules for Victims in Explosive War on Drugs Case
Duterte Defense Demands Strict Victim ID Rules at ICC, Sparking Fears Over Access to Justice THE HAGUE – A legal storm is brewing at the International Criminal Court (ICC), threatening to sideline the very voices it seeks to hear. Lawyers for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, facing charges of crimes against humanity linked to […]
Walls Shift Around VP Sara Duterte: Security Overhaul Ignites ICC Speculation
MANILA – The protective walls around Vice President Sara Duterte didn’t crumble; they were quietly dismantled and rebuilt overnight, sending shockwaves of speculation that reach far beyond the Malacañang Palace, straight to the halls of the International Criminal Court (ICC). What the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) describes as a routine reorganization—dissolving the dedicated […]
BREAKING: Duterte Finalizes ICC Defense Team, Excludes Roque Amid Asylum Bid | Crime Against Humanity Hearing Set
Key Points Background Rodrigo Duterte, once a powerful leader, is now in ICC custody, accused of crimes from his “war on drugs.” This legal battle is unfolding at The Hague, with high stakes for his legacy. Current Developments On April 4, 2025, Kaufman announced the defense team is complete, but Roque, previously involved, is out […]