Sara Duterte’s Meteoric Rise: From Davao Mayor to Philippine Presidential Frontrunner
In the scorching heat of Philippine politics, a storm is brewing. Vice President Sara Duterte, once a trusted ally of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has transformed from coalition partner to fierce rival in what analysts call the most dramatic political realignment in decades. “I’m seriously considering running in the 2028 presidential elections,” Duterte declared bluntly […]
Enrile Slams Duterte ‘Kidnap’ Claims, Defends ICC Process Under Philippine Law
The clash over former President Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest erupted into a war of words Tuesday as Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile fired back at claims that Duterte was “kidnapped” on his way to face international justice. In a scathing Facebook post that shattered the diplomatic silence surrounding the case, Enrile defended the Philippine […]
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 […]