MANILA, Philippines โ Senator Imee Marcos has accused her own brother, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., of being a longtime cocaine user โ a claim that, if true, raises a disturbing question: Was Rodrigo Duterteโs drug war only a bloody campaign…
Sotto replaces Escudero as Senate president: What does this shake-up mean?
MANILA, Philippines โ Senate Minority Leader Vicente โTitoโ Sotto III has been elected Senate president, unseating Senator Francis โChizโ Escudero after barely a year at the helm. The coup, confirmed by a reliable source in the Senate, was fueled by…
Mindanao Lawmakers Brace for Political Backlash After Impeaching VP Sara Duterte
Forty-one lawmakers from Mindanao joined their colleagues in the House of Representatives to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday. The decision, rooted in allegations of betrayal of public trust, culpable violation of the Constitution, misuse of funds, and threats…
Impeachment Showdown: The Fight for Accountability Against VP Sara Duterte
The political landscape in the Philippines has been electrified by the House of Representatives’ decision to advance impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte. It marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s fight against corruption and misuse of public funds.…
Lawyer: ‘Filipinos Are For Peace, But We Are Not Naive’
The lawyer behind the third impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte didnโt hold back when reacting to a massive “peace rally” in Manila on Monday, January 13. “Filipinos are for peace, but we are NOT stupid,” lawyer Amando Virgil…
SWS: 4 in 10 Filipinos Support Impeachment of VP Duterte
A recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey reveals that four in ten Filipinos, or 41%, support the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. Conducted between December 12 and December 18, 2024, and commissioned by Stratbase, the survey highlights the nationโs…
President Marcos Jr. Reshapes National Security Council
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has made a significant move by reorganizing the National Security Council (NSC), removing the Vice President and former presidents from its composition. The changes come with the issuance of Executive Order No. 81, aimed at bolstering…
Sara Duterte’s Impeachment: A Turning Point for Accountability or Political Power Play?
The Philippine political landscape has been thrown into turmoil with the filing of an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. Accused of constitutional violations, betrayal of public trust, and other “high crimes,” Duterte faces allegations ranging from issuing…
Impeachment Complaint Filed Against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte Amid Mounting Controversies
The political turbulence in the Philippines intensified on Monday as civil society activists filed an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, accusing her of constitutional violations, betrayal of public trust, and “high crimes.” At the center of the controversy…
Marcos Dismisses Impeachment Talk Against VP Duterte as โStorm in a Teacup
MANILA, Philippines โ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday brushed aside talk of an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, saying it would only distract Congress from addressing the needs of ordinary Filipinos. โWhy waste time on it?โ Marcos…
Sara Duterte Requests NBI Subpoena Reschedule, Prioritizes House Hearing
Vice President Sara Duterte has asked the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to reschedule her summons, citing a scheduling conflict with her attendance at a House Committee on Good Government hearing this Friday. Duterteโs decision underscores her commitment to supporting…
Calls for Sara Duterteโs Impeachment Intensify Amid Corruption Allegations
A storm is brewing over Vice President Sara Duterte as public school teachers rally behind impeachment calls, citing damning revelations from the House of Representatives about her public spending as vice president and former education secretary. The Alliance of Concerned…
