MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Saturday said the indirect contempt case filed against him before the Supreme Court (SC) by several lawyers, including Ferdinand Topacio, was “merely a publicity stunt,” emphasizing that he just expressed disagreement with the high court’s decision on the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.  Topacio and fellow lawyers Manuelito Luna, Harold Respicio, Mary Catherine Binag, and Virgilio Garcia asked the SC on Friday to cite Sotto in indirect contempt for his statements following the high court’s decision to affirm its earlier ruling striking down the impeachment complaints against Duterte.  READ: SC […]... Keep on reading: Sotto on indirect contempt case: 'Merely a publicity stunt'

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MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has identified eight former senior officials, including Senators Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa and Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, as alleged co-perpetrators in the crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo Duterte. The names were revealed in a lesser-redacted version of the "Document Containing the Charges" (DCC) filed by the Office of the Prosecutor on  Feb. 13, 2026. The document formally accuses Duterte of indirect co-perpetration, ordering, and aiding and abetting in the murders of at least 78 individuals as part of his "war on drugs" between 2011 and 2019. According to the 16-page filing, prosecutors allege that Duterte and his co-perpetrators operated under a "common plan" to "neutralize" alleged criminals, including those perceived to be involved in drug-related activities, through violent crimes including murder. The Davao Death Squad and Expansion to a "National Network" The document details the evolution of the alleged conspiracy. It states that during Duterte's time as mayor of Davao City, he and the named officials utilized local police and non-police hitmen, collectively referred to as the Davao Death Squad (DDS), to carry out killings. Prosecutors allege Duterte sat at the "apex" of this structure, and his approval was required for operations. The charging document specifies that when Duterte became president in June 2016, the plan expanded nationwide. The co-perpetrators, many of whom were appointed to top national positions—such as Dela Rosa as PNP Chief and Go as Special Assistant to the President—allegedly established a "National Network" to continue the operations across the Philippines. Aside from Dela Rosa and Go, the filing names the following individuals as members of the common plan: Vicente Danao, Camilo Cascolan, Oscar Albayalde, Dante Gierran, Isidro Lapeña, and Vitaliano Aguirre II, along with "other members of the PNP and high-ranking government officials". The Three Counts of Charges The DCC outlines three specific counts of crimes against humanity. Count 1 covers the murders of 19 individuals in and around Davao City between 2013 and June 2016, allegedly perpetrated by the DDS while Duterte was mayor. Count 2 involves the murders of 14 so-called "High-Value Targets" across the Philippines between July 2016 and July 2017. The document mentions a "'PRRD List'" (referring to the president's initials) that categorized targets by "value," with police allegedly able to access a covert reward system for successful killings, with payments ranging from P50,000 to P1 million.) Count 3 lists 45 victims—43 murders and two attempted murders—during "barangay clearance operations" between 2016 and 2018. Among these is the widely reported killing of 17-year-old Kian Loyd delos Santos in August 2017. Upcoming Confirmation of Charges Hearing The release of the redacted document comes just days before Duterte's crucial confirmation of charges hearing, scheduled to begin on February 23, 2026 . The hearing will determine whether the prosecution's case is strong enough to proceed to trial. The development follows a ruling on Friday where the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I flatly denied an appeal from Duterte's defense team, which had sought to overturn a previous decision declaring the 80-year-old former president fit to stand trial. Duterte has been in the ICC's detention facility in The Hague since his arrest in Manila in March 2025 . If the charges are confirmed, the case will be transferred to a Trial Chamber for the subsequent phase of proceedings.

• The Manila Times
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Tim Ho Wan's global CEO Yeong Sheng Lee says the dimsum chain wants to expand globally without compromising quality and authenticity

• Rappler
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FEBRUARY 14, 2026, was supposed to be their porcelain anniversary. Porcelain marks 18 years of marriage, an anniversary milestone that embodies a love that’s delicate yet enduring. It is shaped by time, handled with care, and beautiful for surviving unbroken. But this year, it feels painfully literal. Bienvenido and Rowena Ranido had eagerly anticipated the […]... Keep on reading: Feb. 14 our 18th anniversary: Husband remembers wife lost in landfill collapse

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WE NEED TO SEE MORE OF BENOPHIE, PLEASE ? Netflix dropped the official trailer for the second part of the hit series “Bridgerton” season 4, set to be released on February 26. The fourth season stars Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek and Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton.

• Philstar.com
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Louise delos Reyes reminded the public to be vigilant on social media, as she shared how a member of their family was recently victimized by scammers. The actress issued a warning via her Instagram page on Friday, Feb. 13, while narrating the encounter the unnamed family member had with the scammers. Based on the screenshots shared by delos Reyes, the scammers used a fake page named after a luxury wellness resort, to which the victim sent an inquiry. The victim apparently sent money to the bank account provided by the scammers. “This is a serious problem, especially for older people […]... Keep on reading: Louise delos Reyes laments family falling victim to scam

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Sa Fast Talk with Boy Abunda nitong Biyernes, February 13, kinumpirma na ni Priscilla Meirelles ang divorce nila ng dating asawa at aktor na si John Estrada. Aminado si Priscilla na hindi magiging madali ang magsimula uli matapos ang kanilang hiwalayan ngunit ang paniniwala niya, kailangan lang niya ng sipag at tiyaga. Dahil dito, nagbalik siya sa pag-aartista. “Tito Boy, I believe that it's really through perseverance, hard work, so I decided to go back to acting, decided to [get back to] some projects that I produced, like I'm producing right now a podcast called "Amigas" so I'm the one producing it, I'm hosting it as well,” sabi ni Priscilla. Ngunit paano nga ba haharapin ni Priscilla ang bagong yugto ng kaniyang buhay? Alamin sa gallery na ito:

• GMA Network
• 5 saat, 23 dakika

Abangan ang pasabog na performance ng OPM artist na si Rob Deniel! Tune in to All-Out Sundays at 12 noon on February 1, on GMA and on our livestream at GMA and ATM channels.

• GMA Network
• 5 saat, 30 dakika

Ama, naubos ang pera nang ma-scam ng kanyang illegal employer. Abangan ang kuwento ng Tadhana: Atty. Sekyu ngayong Sabado, 3:15 PM sa GMA-7 at sa GMA Public Affairs' Facebook and YouTube livestream.

• GMA Network
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DUTERTE’S CO-PERPRETRATORS, PINANGALANAN NA Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court identified several senior Philippine officials as alleged co-perpetrators in the crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, saying they helped carry out a

• Philstar.com
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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted the import ban on Indian buffalo meat, commonly known as ‘carabeef’, citing minimal risk of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) contagion. Based on Department Circular No. 4, the agency allowed the importation of frozen deboned buffalo meat, noting that the risk of contamination “is negligible.” However, the DA said all import transactions are subject to existing rules and regulations. The DA had restricted the importation of frozen deboned deglanded buffalo meat from three Indian states — Bihar, Maharashtra and Telangana — back in 2024. According to the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), FMD […]... Keep on reading: Philippines lifts ban on Indian buffalo meat

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Meanwhile, here are some of the high profile libel complaints in Philippine showbiz.

• GMA Network
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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña on Friday dismissed allegations that Cebu City lawmakers are merely “riding on” a popular issue following the drafting of a proposed ordinance that would hold bars accountable for serving visibly intoxicated customers. Osmeña stated online criticism that the proposed “Kingston Ralph Ordinance” is political grandstanding in the […]... Keep on reading: Osmeña, Go deny ‘grandstanding’ claims on draft Kingston Ralph ordinance

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Three People Power veterans and a young actor look back on the events of February 1986 and ask, 'How do we move on?'

• Rappler
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Ano ang nagtulak kay Priscilla Meirelles na makipag diborsyo kay John Estrada matapos ipaglaban ang kanilang relasyon? Alamin rito:

• GMA Network
• 5 saat, 44 dakika

INGLEWOOD, California — For two solid decades, LeBron James was a main attraction at every NBA All-Star weekend. He was a 20-year-old starter in his All-Star debut back in 2005, and he became the youngest MVP of the game one year later. Never begging off due to injury or exhaustion while his less-accomplished teammates luxuriated in their breaks from the regular-season grind, James dutifully appeared in every midseason showcase until 2025, when his 40-year-old body simply wouldn’t allow him to play. As it turns out, that weekend in San Francisco wasn’t the end of an era after all. READ: LeBron […]... Keep on reading: LeBron James still in the NBA All-Star spotlight at 41

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