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  In a stunning move that has rocked Philippine politics, Senator Imee Marcos has recommended criminal charges against high-ranking government officials involved in former President Rodrigo Duterte's controversial arrest and ICC transfer. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee report, rel eased Tuesday, points to a "clear pattern" of politically motivated actions against the Duterte family, according to Committee Chair Marcos. "The arrest of former President Duterte was part of a whole-of-government effort to bring down the Dutertes," Marcos declared during a tense press conference following the report's publication. Five top officials now face serious allegations: Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla allegedly sanctioned an invalid administrative arrest, potentially violating anti-graft laws Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla reportedly pushed police officials to act against the law PNP Chief Rommel Marbil faces possible arbitrary detention charges ...

A whisper of fear has swept into a full-blown storm: Vice President Sara Duterte says she believes her name is on the International Criminal Court’s arrest list . During a tense media interview, Duterte revealed that the thought struck her while visiting her father, ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, in The Hague, where he faces charges of crimes against humanity. “I’m on the list; there are many of us on the ICC list,” she said, her words carrying the weight of uncertainty and dread. At first, Duterte was allowed to see her father daily. Then, the visits were cut back. Every conversation, she claims, was recorded by the ICC. “It felt like every word was being watched,” she told reporters, her voice steady but her eyes betraying concern. She isn’t alone in her worry. Duterte named Senators Bato dela Rosa and Bong Go, along with retired generals Oscar Albayalde and Vicente Danao , as others who might be targeted. “My name comes after theirs,” she added, hinting at a list that grows longer a...

Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa firmly rejects human rights groups' estimates, claiming the real death toll is less than a quarter of what critics suggest. The man who once led the Philippines' bloody drug war has broken his silence. Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa lashed out at critics during a PDP Laban rally in Mangaldan, Pangasinan, calling reports of 30,000 deaths during the anti-drug campaign "fake news." "The claims of 30,000 deaths are all fake news," Dela Rosa told supporters, his voice rising above the crowd. The government's official count stands at about 6,200 deaths – a stark difference that has become a flashpoint in ongoing debates about the Duterte administration's controversial policy. Dela Rosa's comments come as former President Rodrigo Duterte faces international scrutiny over possible crimes against humanity. The senator painted a picture of national grief over these investigations. "Who among yo...

Sara Duterte Storms Into Tondo: “I’ll Fight You in the Gutter!” The roar of the crowd drowned out Manila’s humid night air as Vice President Sara Duterte took the stage in Tondo. Flames from handheld torches flickered across faces tense with anger. This wasn’t a campaign rally—it was a political war cry. “Your congressman’s neck is so fat, it’s choking his voice!” Duterte shouted, mocking Manila Rep. Rolando Valeriano. The crowd erupted. Valeriano, who led a House probe into her alleged misuse of ₱125 million in confidential funds, wasn’t there. But his district was—and Duterte came to conquer it. For two nights, Duterte barnstormed Manila with ex-mayor Isko Moreno , whose own comeback bid became a backdrop for her vengeance. She didn’t endorse Moreno. Instead, she threw her weight behind his ally, Carlo Lopez, while savaging critics like Valeriano and Quiapo Rep. Joel Chua. “I’m Sara Duterte. I’ll fight you in the gutter!” she snarled at Friday’s Quiapo rally, clutching an apple meant...

  THE HAGUE – Even locked away in a detention cell miles from home, former President Rodrigo Duterte is still shaking up Philippine politics. News broke that Duterte has added two more names to his list of chosen candidates for the 2025 Senate race. His son, Davao City Congressman Paolo Duterte, made the announcement. The new picks are retired Colonel Ariel Querubin and former senator Gringo Honasan. "He extends his thanks for your continued support," Congressman Duterte told his father’s supporters outside the International Criminal Court (ICC) building in The Hague. "He wants the Filipino people to continue supporting the PDP Laban 'DuterTen' senators, plus two." "Final na, in-endorse ngayon sa loob, pinapaalam sa inyo, si Querubin and Honasan," the congressman added. (It's final, endorsed from inside, letting you know, it's Querubin and Honasan.) This brings the total number of Duterte-backed Senate hopefuls to twelve. The former presi...

Duterte Loyalists Furious as Sara Backs Marcos, Villar in Political Storm A family feud is brewing in Philippine politics as Vice President Sara Duterte's surprise endorsement of Senator Imee Marcos and House Deputy Speaker Camille Villar has triggered outrage among her father's staunchest supporters. The shock move has created a visible crack in the once-solid Duterte political machine. Former President Rodrigo Duterte's allies are now openly questioning his daughter's loyalty just months before critical elections. "While some supporters may vote for Marcos and Villar out of respect for Duterte's influence, differences in political alignment remain a source of tension," said former presidential spokesman Harry Roque in a stark assessment of the situation. The Vice President admitted her endorsement was a personal decision. But this explanation hasn't calmed the growing storm among Duterte loyalists who fear she's aligning with figures who might l...