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ICC requires Duterte to appear daily for his trial starting Nov. 30

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By Janna Millenas

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Nov 3, 2026

Presiding Judge Joanna Korner stressed that while Duterte’s waiver of appearance was approved for the status conference, his attendance would be expected once the trial proper begins.

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Protect kids online, but don’t sacrifice their digital rights — experts

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By Aira V. Delfin

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Oct 28, 2026

The challenge for lawmakers is to build protections that work in practice, not merely impose restrictions that are difficult to enforce or easy to evade.

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Guardrails of the Purse: SC draws new lines around power of the purse

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By Florencio "Butch" Abad

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Oct 23, 2026

The Supreme Court’s latest ruling on Unprogrammed Appropriations is an important step toward restoring discipline and accountability in the national budget. It does not abolish UA. But it makes clear that this budgetary device cannot be used to circumvent constitutional limits or give the Executive virtually unrestricted discretion over public spending.

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ICC prosecution names 8 co-perpetrators in Duterte drug war case

Week 15, impeachment wrap: Sara trial narrowed to 1 charge; defense cries foul

FACT CHECK: Posts on Rep. Suan’s ‘shoot-to-kill’ resolution vs Bato dela Rosa FAKE

At least 22 Facebook posts claim that Cagayan de Oro 1st District Rep. Lordan Suan threatened to file a "shoot-to-kill" resolution against fugitive Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, who remains hiding amid a standing International Criminal Court arrest warrant. This is fake.

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Duterte defense asks ICC to reject witness-linked report

The defense of former president Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court has asked Trial Chamber III to reject a report associated with an unnamed prosecution witness, arguing that the testimony does not add substantial value to the case.