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Will Marcos and Duterte Reconcile? VP Sara Says: ‘They Need to Apologize First’

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 22, 2024

Vice President Sara Duterte said she would consider forgiving President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his allies if they apologize for the death of a man during a police operation in Davao City. The incident happened when the police were serving an arrest warrant at the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound in August, causing […]

Duterte Will Not Attend QuadComm Investigation on October 22!

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 21, 2024

Former President Rodrigo Duterte will not attend the House investigation on drug war killings scheduled for October 22. His lawyer, Martin Delgra III, said that Duterte is not feeling well and needs rest. In a letter, Delgra explained that Duterte just got back to Davao from Metro Manila and has many other things to do. […]

Ex-president Rodrigo Duterte Asked to Join House Investigation on Drug War Killings

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 20, 2024

The House Quad Committee has invited former President Rodrigo Duterte to join their hearing on October 22. The committee wants him to provide information on the alleged extrajudicial killings that happened during his administration’s war on drugs. Representative Robert Ace Barbers, head of the House Committee on Dangerous Drugs, signed the invitation, hoping Duterte can […]

Robredo Says She Welcomed Marcos Out of Respect

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 18, 2024

Former Vice President Leni Robredo said on Friday that she welcomed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. during his visit to Sorsogon City as a sign of respect. In a radio interview, Robredo explained that when Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero asked her to join in welcoming the President, she didn’t hesitate. “For me, it’s not […]

Senator Hontiveros Calls for Full Senate Investigation into Duterte’s Drug War

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 17, 2024

Senator Risa Hontiveros has proposed that the entire Senate come together to investigate former President Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial war on drugs. Instead of letting the investigation be handled by Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, who led the drug war as head of the police, Hontiveros suggests forming a special committee called the “Senate Committee of […]

Government to Save P1.3 Billion by Reducing VP Sara’s Budget, Says House Leader

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 16, 2024

The Philippine government could save around P1.3 billion if the Senate approves a proposal by the House of Representatives to reduce Vice President Sara Duterte’s office budget for 2025, House Appropriations Committee Chairperson Zaldy Co announced on Wednesday. Initially, the Office of the Vice President (OVP) requested a budget of over P2 billion, but the […]

More People Support Marcos, While Duterte’s Support Drops

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 15, 2024

A recent survey by OCTA Research shows that more Filipinos are now supporting President Marcos, while fewer people back former President Duterte. The survey, called “Tugon ng Masa,” was done between August 28 and September 2, 2024. It found that 38% of adult Filipinos said they were pro-Marcos, which is 2% more than the previous […]

Calls for President Marcos to Take Garma Case to ICC, But Palace Says Philippines Is Still Out

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 14, 2024

A lawyer has asked President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to send former police officer Royina Garma’s testimony to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Garma revealed in a House inquiry how cash rewards were given for killings during the Duterte administration’s war on drugs. Lawyer Kristina Conti, who is qualified to assist cases at the ICC, […]

Duterte Wanted to Bring ‘Davao-Style’ Approach to National Drug War, Says Garma

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 13, 2024

In a shocking testimony, retired police colonel Royina Garma revealed that former President Rodrigo Duterte once ordered her to find a police officer to lead a national anti-drug task force modeled after the controversial “Davao-style” war on drugs. This system, she said, offered rewards of up to P20,000 for police officers who killed street-level drug […]

Senator De la Rosa’s Bold Message to Espinosa: ‘I’ll Punch Him in the Face

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 12, 2024

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Ronald “Bato” de la Rosa didn’t hold back when he responded to allegations made by Kerwin Espinosa, a self-confessed drug lord. Espinosa testified during a hearing at the House of Representatives, claiming that when De la Rosa was the Philippine National Police chief, he pressured him to falsely accuse former senator […]

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