The Philippine House of Representatives has approved impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, following accusations of corruption and alleged threats to assassinate President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. The move, backed by 215 out of 306 lawmakers, marks a dramatic escalation in the political rift between the two leaders, both …

HONG KONG (AP) — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s surprise visit to Hong Kong on Sunday fueled speculation that he may be attempting to avoid a potential arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over his administration’s deadly anti-drug campaign, which killed thousands during his 2016–2022 presidency. Duterte, 79, …

Thousands of demonstrators flooded the streets of Manila on Friday, calling for the impeachment of Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte. Protesters carried signs demanding her removal and chanted, “Impeach Sara now!” Police estimated around 4,000 participants, with 7,400 riot officers deployed to maintain order. This follows a larger rally earlier …

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was seen in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, on Saturday afternoon, fueling speculation about an alleged arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Sources informed The Standard that Duterte was spotted around 2 pm at Lee Theatre Plaza, accompanied by approximately 10 …

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has dismissed the disqualification case filed against senatorial candidates Ben and Erwin Tulfo, along with three other members of the Tulfo clan, for the 2025 elections. The decision was announced on Tuesday after the case was assigned to the Comelec First Division. …

Senator Raffy Tulfo has raised concerns over the increasing cases of missing seafarers while on duty and has called for the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in critical areas of vessels to address the issue. During a Senate migrant workers committee hearing on Thursday, March 6, Tulfo investigated the …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. conducted an on-site inspection of the collapsed Cabagan-Santa Maria bridge in Isabela, attributing the failure to critical design errors and overloaded vehicles. During the visit, streamed live by the Presidential Communications Office, Marcos highlighted that the bridge, initially conceptualized as a cable-supported suspension structure, lacked this …

MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang announced on Wednesday that it is pushing for a deeper investigation into the recent collapse of the newly retrofitted Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela province. During a briefing, Palace Press Officer and Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro emphasized the need for a thorough probe, …

Authorities are investigating "underdesign" as a potential cause of the collapse of the Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela. The incident, which occurred on February 27, left six individuals injured and one person missing. Initial findings suggest that the P1.22-billion bridge, completed primarily during the Duterte administration, was designed to handle …