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Councilors Challenge 2026 Budget Tax Allotment

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 3, 2026

The battle over the 2026 national budget has reached the Supreme Court. On Tuesday, the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) took a bold step. It formally asked the High Court to declare unconstitutional the inclusion of the National Tax Allotment (NTA) in the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA). At the center of the dispute is a […]

Ombudsman Demands Affidavits From 18 Ex-Marines

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 2, 2026

The story is far from over. Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla is demanding something simple — but powerful. Individual truth. Eighteen former Marines had earlier submitted a single sworn affidavit. In it, they claimed they were ordered to deliver suitcases filled with cash to certain officials. They said the instructions came from former Ako Bicol […]

Ex-Marines’ Cash Claims Must Be Verified — Lacson

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 28, 2026

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson is not rushing to judgment. Not now. Not ever. On Saturday, Lacson made one thing clear — serious accusations demand serious proof. He stressed the need to validate both the credibility of the source and the reliability of the information surrounding explosive allegations that former members of the Philippine […]

Kaufman Blasts ICC Over “Unfair” Redactions

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 28, 2026

“Unfair.” That was the word Nicholas Kaufman chose. On Friday, the legal counsel of former President Rodrigo Duterte openly criticized the International Criminal Court (ICC) over redactions made during the live broadcast of Duterte’s confirmation of charges. Standing before the court, Kaufman did not hide his frustration. He called the edits to the public feed […]

Panelo: Defense Shatters ICC Case vs Duterte

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 27, 2026

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Emotions ran high on the third day of the confirmation of charges hearing before the International Criminal Court. Outside the courtroom, Salvador Panelo did not hold back. The former presidential spokesperson and legal counsel for Rodrigo Duterte declared that the prosecution’s case had been “shattered to pieces.” His words were sharp. […]

EDSA Spirit Lives On—But Youth Forget Why

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 25, 2026

Political awareness is alive among Filipino youth. They speak up.They organize.They show up. But when it comes to EDSA 1986 — something feels different. For many in Gen Z and Gen Alpha, the People Power Revolution is no longer a lived memory. It’s a chapter in a textbook. A lesson in Grade 6. A story […]

VP Sara Clears Air on Presidential Run Buzz

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 25, 2026

Vice President Sara Duterte has made one thing clear — her decision to run for president in 2028 has nothing to do with the impeachment complaints now pending against her in the House of Representatives. “Hindi naman,” she said calmly during an interview in Iligan City. Not really. For Duterte, the threat of impeachment is […]

Victims Tell Duterte: Face Local Lawsuits Now

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 22, 2026

“Touch Grass.” That was the blunt message from Karapatan secretary general Cristina Palabay to lawmakers insisting that former president Rodrigo Duterte should face trial in Philippine courts — not before the International Criminal Court (ICC). Two words. Sharp. Unfiltered. Heavy with frustration. Speaking at a press conference of the Duterte Panagutin Network in The Hague […]

ICC Allows New Evidence in Duterte Drug War Case

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 21, 2026

The International Criminal Court has made a crucial decision — just days before a highly anticipated hearing on former President Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial war on drugs. Both Duterte’s camp and ICC prosecutors have been given the green light to submit more evidence. Yes — more documents.More records.More pieces of a story that continues to divide […]

No Politics in Marcos Meeting — Robredo

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 20, 2026

NAGA CITY — No drama. No political maneuvering. Just work. That was the clear message from Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo as she confirmed her upcoming meeting with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. this Saturday. With rumors swirling about possible alliances — especially after Vice President Sara Duterte announced her plan to run for president […]

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