The three International Criminal Court judges who will try former President Rodrigo Duterte are the following: Judge Keebong Paek, Judge Joanna Korner, Judge Nicolas Guillou (International Criminal Court) MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court has designated British judge Joanna Korner as presiding judge of Trial Chamber III, which will …
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Illustration shows former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte during a senate probe on the drug war during his administration on Oct. 28, 2024 and a photo of his lead defense counsel Nicholas Kaufman during his confirmation of charges hearing at the International Criminal Court on Feb. 23, 2026, with a backdrop …
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National Bureau of Investigation chief Melvin Matibag takes oath as a resource speaker at the House justice committee’s impeachment hearing against Vice President Sara Duterte yesterday (Miguel De Guzman) MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) confirmed that Vice President Sara Duterte had contracted an assassin to carry …
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NBI Director Melvin Matibag (left), Vice President Sara Duterte (House of Representatives, PPAB) National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag told the House Committee on Justice Wednesday, April 29 that Vice President Sara Duterte’s death threat to President Marcos “has long been established” by the agency. Matibag’s revelation arguably …
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COMPLAINT CENTER. Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) Undersecretary Aboy Paraiso discusses the proposed National Anti-Scam Hub (NASH) during Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon interview over PTV-4 on Wednesday (April 29, 2026). The NASH will serve as a one-stop complaint center for victims of fraud and online scams. (Photo screengrab from PTV Facebook page) …
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A total of 53 members of the House of Representatives vote for the determination of probable cause on the two impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte during the Committee on Justice hearing on Apr. 29, 2026. (Photo by Ver Noveno) In two separate votes, the House Committee on Justice …
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Composite shows Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon in September 2025 and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez in October 2025 at the height of the flood control scandal (The STAR file photos; Philstar.com composite) MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways said its referral of former House Speaker Martin …
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) showcases aerial defense capability as the Philippine Air Force SPYDER Air Defense System joins the Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) drill under Exercise Balikatan on April 28, 2026 at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui (NSLG), San Antonio, Zambales. (Photo: AFP) Filipino and American …
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LABOR DAY PREPS. Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño outlines security preparations for Labor Day during a press briefing at Camp Crame on Wednesday (April 29, 2026). He said more than 106,000 police officers will be deployed nationwide to ensure a peaceful Labor Day observance. (PNA Photo by Lloyd …
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House Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega V (second left) of La Union puts the green box at the table containing the income tax returns (ITR) of Vice President Sara Duterte and Second Gentleman Manases Carpio during the last impeachment hearing of the House Committee on Justice on April 29, 2026. Also …
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