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abcnews.go.compolitics24 days ago
Senate schedules June 18 pre-trial conference for Sara Duterte impeachment
A closed-door pre-trial conference will be held June 18 at the Senate ahead of the July impeachment trial. The conference will address evidence authentication, witness lists, and trial procedures.
mises.orgworld26 days ago
AI-generated video falsely shows senators admitting flood control payoff
A video posted June 3, 2026, that appears to show two senators discussing a cash payoff for flood control projects has been identified as AI-generated. The footage also includes fabricated statements from other officials. The senators involved have denied the claims and described…
politics51 days ago
Philippine Senate Prevents Arrest of Senator Ronald dela Rosa on ICC Warrant
The Senate of the Philippines blocked the arrest of Senator Ronald dela Rosa on May 13, 2026, after the International Criminal Court issued a warrant for alleged crimes against humanity related to the anti-drug campaign. Dela Rosa, who led the Philippine National Police from 2016…
Rapplerworld52 days ago
Supreme Court Asks Marcos Administration to Comment on Petition to Block ICC Warrant
The Supreme Court directed the Marcos administration to respond within 72 hours to a petition seeking a temporary restraining order against an International Criminal Court arrest warrant. The petition was filed by a senator who formerly led the Philippine National Police during t…
japantimes.co.jppolitics53 days ago
House Impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte for the Second Time
The Philippine House of Representatives voted 257-0 on May 11, 2026 to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte on allegations of unexplained wealth and misuse of funds. Duterte, who skipped every House justice committee hearing, was in The Hague visiting her detained father when the…
manilatimes.netpolitics59 days ago
Sotto Says Senate Will Convene as Impeachment Court if House Transmits Duterte Articles
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III affirmed the chamber’s constitutional duty to convene as an impeachment court if the House transmits articles against Vice President Sara Duterte. Two pro-Duterte YouTube channels circulated false claims that Sotto had withdrawn, videos t…