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SC associate justice: No need for PH-issued warrant for ICC cases
For Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa, there is no need for an arrest warrant from a Filipino judge in order to effect an arrest for cases under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Caguioa said this in his 20-page concurring opinion in favor of the High Court’s denial of Senator…
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DSWD: Special payouts for P5k cash aid for PUV drivers from May 26 to 29, 2026
Published May 26, 2026 5:30am Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will hold special payouts for unclaimed cash relief assistance for public utility vehicles (PUVs) and additional Metro Manila jeepney and tricycle drivers this week.…
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Zubiri apologizes to Inday Badiday’s family for mentioning her in Senate debate
Published May 26, 2026 3:16am Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri on Monday apologized to the family of the late television host and journalist Lourdes Carvajal – more popularly known as “Inday Badiday” – for mentioning her name…
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LOOK: Duterte’s signed request to skip first status conference on drug war raps
Published May 26, 2026 1:38am Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. Former President Rodrigo Duterte has formally waived his right to be present at the first status conference of his alleged crimes against humanity charges scheduled on May 27, 2026 before the International…
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Cardinal David criticizes Cayetano’s defense of Duterte’s drug war as pro-life
Published May 26, 2026 2:12am Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. Kalookan Archbishop Cardinal Pablo David criticized connecting the Duterte administration’s war on drugs as a human rights campaign, as part of pro-life efforts by Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano, CBCP News reported.…
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Casino Plus secures P1B surety bond for player protection in the Philippines
Published May 25, 2026 11:48pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. Online casino platform Casino Plus on Monday said it has secured a P1-billion surety bond from PhilFirst Insurance to boost player protection and uphold its obligations, as the Philippines continues to face…
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SC explains why it junked Bato dela Rosa’s TRO plea
Published May 26, 2026 12:16am Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. The Supreme Court explained on Monday why it denied the request of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa for a temporary restraining order. In Darlene Cay’s report on “Saksi”, dela Rosa’s camp failed…
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How 5 SC associate justices voted against ruling that denied Bato Dela Rosa’s TRO
Five Supreme Court (SC) associate justices had dissenting opinions on the High Court’s denial of Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa’s request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) and/or status quo ante order (SQAO) in connection with his possible arrest based on the warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). On May 20, the SC…
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No jackpot winners in May 25, 2026 major lotto draws – PCSO
Published May 25, 2026 10:29pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. No one won the jackpot prizes in the major lotto draws of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Monday night, May 25, 2026. No one correctly guessed the winning combination of…
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EXPLAINER: What is a precautionary hold departure order?
Published May 25, 2026 10:00pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. The Office of the Ombudsman has asked the Sandiganbayan to issue a precautionary hold departure order (PHDO) against Senator Rodante Marcoleta, former congressman Mike Defensor, and two others after bribery and plunder…
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Who is Francis Tolentino? | GMA News Online
Published May 25, 2026 4:40pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. Former senator Francis Tolentino has been named acting secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Tolentino’s most recent government post was in the Senate, where he served from 2019 to…
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Imee Marcos accuses admin of cha-cha, term extension
Senator Imee Marcos on Monday accused the current administration of pushing for charter change and a possible extension of officials’ terms, prompting sharp objections from several senators who sought to have her presentation stricken from the Senate records. During a privilege speech, Marcos presented a video that purportedly contained documentation, footage, and statements alleging efforts…
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Precautionary hold departure order requested for Marcoleta, Mike Defensor
Published May 25, 2026 7:48pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. The Office of the Ombudsman has asked the Sandiganbayan to issue a precautionary hold departure order against Senator Rodante Marcoleta, former Anakalusugan party-list Rep. Mike Defensor, and two other businessmen. The request…
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Alan Cayetano asserts Senate majority remains solid amid leadership talks
Published May 25, 2026 4:55pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. The 13-member Senate majority bloc remains “solid” amid talks of possible leadership change, Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano said Monday. “Buo ‘yung 13. Sa 13, walang onsehan,” Cayetano told reporters. (The 13…
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Senate elects Marcoleta and Jinggoy as Blue Ribbon Committee vice chairs
Published May 25, 2026 6:35pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. The Senate has elected Senators Rodante Marcoleta and Jinggoy Estrada as vice chairmen of the Senate Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations, or the Blue Ribbon Committee. Named to the…