Dela Rosa to ex-Pres Duterte: ‘I dedicate this victory to you’

Dianne Sampang 05/17/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa is dedicating his victory in the May 2025 midterm elections to former President Rodrigo Duterte. Dela Rosa made this statement on Saturday as he was officially proclaimed as senator, ranking…

Senate race a blow to Marcos as he feuds with VP Duterte

05/17/2025

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Key allies of detained former President Rodrigo Duterte and two liberal opposition candidates were among top winners in the May 12 Senate race in the Philippines, according to official results released Friday by…

Pacquiao’s family ‘shocked’ but accepts failed bid in Senate race

Allen Estabillo 05/13/2025

GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The family of former Senator Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao is “shocked” but has already accepted the boxing legend’s failed bid to return to the Senate in Monday’s elections. Pacquiao’s son, Michael Stephen, who was proclaimed as…

Lacson promises to protect interest of seafarers if elected senator

04/29/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Senatorial candidate Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has promised to ensure the protection of the interest of seafarers if he wins a seat in Senate in the May elections. Lacon said that seafarers, who contribute…

Go, Tulfo maintain lead in Senate race survey – SWS

Dianne Sampang 03/26/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Reelectionist Senator Christopher “Bong” Go and ACT-CIS Party-list Rep.  Erwin Tulfo led the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey for senatorial candidates in the 2025 midterm elections. The survey, conducted from March 15-20, was…

Remulla: ICC has no jurisdiction over PH, only over individuals

Wilnard Bacelonia - Philippine News Agency 03/20/2025

MANILA, Philippines – Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Thursday reaffirmed that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no jurisdiction over the Philippines as a state, but only over individuals accused of crimes under international humanitarian law. “The…

Bato Dela Rosa to get Senate ‘courtesy’ if arrested, says Escudero

Dexter Cabalza, Tina G. Santos - @inquirerdotnet 03/18/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said on Monday that “institutional courtesy” would be accorded to Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa in the event that the International Criminal Court would issue a warrant for his…

Bato dela Rosa to request Senate shield against ICC arrest

Charie Abarca - Reporter / @charieabarcaINQINQUIRER.net 03/12/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa plans to seek Senate protection from President Francis “Chiz” Escudero and request that the chamber refuse to turn him over to authorities if the International Criminal Court (ICC) issues…

SWS survey: Erwin Tulfo, 7 other Marcos bets in Senate top 12

Jown Manalo 02/26/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Eight senatorial bets from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration slate dominated in the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, the poll firm reported on Wednesday. The survey, commissioned by the Stratbase Group, was conducted…

Marcos Senate bets to court Duterte bailiwick in Mindanao

John Eric Mendoza 02/15/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The senatorial slate backed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will court the bailiwick of the Duterte family, who have become the present administration’s arch-rivals. The Alyansa sa Bagong Pilipinas will kick off the Mindanao…

No impeachment trial vs VP Duterte during break of Congress – Escudero

Charie Abarca - Reporter 02/06/2025

MANILA, Philippines — No impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte will be done legally during the Congress’ break, Senate President Chiz Escudero revealed on Thursday. At a Kapihan sa Senado forum, Escudero was asked if it’s…

Sara Duterte impeachment: House impeaches VP with 215 signatories

Gabriel Pabico Lalu - Reporter 02/05/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has been impeached by the House of Representatives after a total of 215 lawmakers have endorsed the fourth impeachment complaint, fast-tracking the processing and sending of the petition to the…

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