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Philippine lawmakers prepare to vote on impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte

Philippine lawmakers are expected to vote on the possible impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, in a political development that could significantly affect the country’s future leadership landscape ahead of the 2028 presidential election. The impeachment proceedings follow accusations raised......

Philippine Vice President faces impeachment vote after congressional panel finds probable cause

The political situation in the Philippines has intensified as Vice President Sara Duterte faces a potential impeachment trial after a congressional committee found probable cause to move forward with the case. The House Justice Committee unanimously determined that there is sufficient basis to impeach......

Philippines: President faces citizen-led impeachment petition

Members of Philippine civil society have filed an impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand Marcos, citing alleged corruption linked to fictitious flood control projects. The complaint accuses Marcos of systematically misappropriating taxpayer funds, particularly through “ghost” projects......

Investigation into missing cockfighters points to volcanic lake

Filipino authorities are probing claims that 34 cockfighting enthusiasts, who vanished three years ago, were murdered and disposed of in Taal Lake, which is situated around an active volcano. The men, previously accused of manipulating cockfighting matches, disappeared in the capital, Manila, and surrounding......

Japan and Philippines pledge stronger security cooperation

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, during his first official visit to the Philippines since taking office in October, emphasized the mutual commitment between Japan and the Philippines to resist any attempts to alter the status quo in the East and South China Seas through force or intimidation. During......

US greenlights $5.58 billion fighter jet sale to Philippines

The U.S. State Department has approved a $5.58 billion sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets and related equipment to the Philippines, a treaty ally of the United States. This deal is intended to strengthen the security of the Philippines, which plays a vital role in political stability, peace, and economic progress......

Rodrigo Duterte arrested over ICC warrant for crimes against humanity

Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, was taken into custody on March 11, 2025, at Manila's international airport following a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The warrant accuses him of crimes against humanity linked to his controversial war on drugs,......

 Philippine President Vows to Fight Back After Assassination Threat by Estranged Vice President

In a startling turn of events in the Philippines, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has pledged to take action against what he deems reckless and alarming threats made against him. The comments came after his estranged Vice President, Sara Duterte, suggested that an assassin should target Marcos and other......

Philippine Political Rift Deepens: Vice President’s Startling Assassination Threat Raises Security Concerns

The Philippine political landscape has been shaken by a controversial statement from Vice President Sara Duterte, who openly declared that she had arranged for the assassination of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in the event of her own death. This dramatic declaration underscores the growing rift between......