Philippines Headlines

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:56:00 +0800
Duterte ICC trial could begin by late 2026 or early 2027
The International Criminal Court could hold the trial for former President Rodrigo Duterte as early as late 2026 or early 2027, according to an ICC-accredited lawyer.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:38:00 +0800
Anti-trafficking raid in Pasay tied to Mike Defensor’s family – NBI
NBI links establishments in trafficking raid to Mike Defensor’s wife and son, citing corporate records.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:19:00 +0800
'Wheels of justice' turning: ICC trial confirmation draws praise
Advocates call the ICC’s move against Duterte a “bittersweet” but important step toward accountability.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:56:00 +0800
Palace to Duterte lawyer Kaufman: 'Don't live in the past'
Malacañang against rebutted ex-president Rodrigo Duterte's lawyer over his ICC cooperation claim.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:40:00 +0800
Marcos to fly to Japan for state visit as defense ties deepen
The trip includes meetings with Japanese leaders to discuss cooperation on energy, food and maritime security.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:23:00 +0800
DOJ says 'arrest' may not be right word for Zaldy Co situation
The Department of Justice is clarifying that fugitive former congressman Zaldy Co has not been "arrested" in the Czech Republic — softening language used by the president himself when he announced Co was "caught (nahuli na)"...

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:24:00 +0800
No known Marcos-Romualdez contact, says Palace
Malacañang says it has not seen Marcos and Romualdez communicate amid a corruption controversy.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:04:00 +0800
Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for Apr. 24
Another rollback is already shaping up next week, though much smaller than the last two.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0800
What's next for Duterte? Presence at trial, says expert
Rodrigo Duterte will not be able to skip ICC hearings moving forward, experts say.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0800
ICC outlines Duterte’s rights: Language, silence, presumption of innocence
ICC outlines Duterte’s rights under Rome Statute as trial proceeds.

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