SunStar Philippines 
Duterte camp seeks DQ of Filipino lawyers over ‘conflict of interest’
MANILA, Philippines—The lawyers of former President Rodrigo Duterte have formally sought the disqualification of Joel Butuyan, Gilbert Andres and a new case manager for drug war victims, just two weeks after their appointment in the International Criminal Court, over a supposed omission of a conflicting role in the case. Nicholas Kaufman, in an 11-page document released on Thursday, asked the Pre-Trial Chamber (PTC) I to revoke the designation of the two seasoned human rights lawyers as well as lawyer Nicole Arcaina, who was recently named a case manager, on the grounds of an “impediment to representation” and “conflict of interest.” […]... Keep on reading: Duterte camp seeks DQ of Filipino lawyers over ‘conflict of interest’
Inquirer 
Legarda remembers Jose de Venecia Jr. as mentor and friend
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda paid tribute to former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., describing him as “a statesman of rare vision” during her co-sponsorship speech of Senate Resolution No. 297 on February 11. “I extend my heartfelt condolences to Manay Gina and the entire de Venecia family, who shared him with the nation for so many decades,” Legarda said, recalling his decades of service as a journalist, diplomat, legislator, and global advocate for peace. Legarda emphasized his leadership as the longest-serving speaker of the House of Representatives, where the House became a forum for bold ideas and […]... Keep on reading: Legarda remembers Jose de Venecia Jr. as mentor and friend
TRGGRD!: Cheska Fausto, MAY BABALIKAN THIS 2026?!
Ayon sa tarot ni The Blessed Bhie, okay lang daw balikan ni Cheska ang mga bagay na passionate siya this 2026! Ano kaya ang mga babalikan niya?
GMA Network 
Umani ng kaliwa't kanang batikos si Sen. Robin Padilla matapos tawaging "weak" ang kabataan ngayon, na mabilis aniyang umiyak at magsabing may depression. Sinabi niya 'yan sa pagdinig ng senado kahapon tungkol sa pag-regulate sa social media. Depensa ng senador, dapat mas
Umani ng kaliwa't kanang batikos si Sen. Robin Padilla matapos tawaging "weak" ang kabataan ngayon, na mabilis aniyang umiyak at magsabing may depression. Sinabi niya 'yan sa pagdinig ng senado kahapon tungkol sa pag-regulate sa social media. Depensa ng senador, dapat mas
NewsWatch Plus 
NBI nabs 2 Chinese for illegal detention
MANILA, Philippines — Two Chinese national have been arrested in a Muntinlupa City villa for alleged illegal detention, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said on Thursday. According to the NBI, the arrest was made on February 5 after the victim was reportedly being forced to work, while his liberty was also being restricted. “The victim, also a Chinese national, was reportedly being held against his will inside a villa and forced to work as an encoder for an online scamming syndicate,” the NBI said in a statement. READ: NBI nabs South Korean fugitive wanted for fraud Prior to the […]... Keep on reading: NBI nabs 2 Chinese for illegal detention
SC: Recanted testimonies may still hold weight in sexual abuse cases
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has affirmed that witnesses and complainants who go back on their word do not automatically lose their credibility in a case, especially in cases of sexual abuse. This was a central issue in a criminal case involving a father who was accused of raping his biological teenage daughter in 2017, based on the high tribunal’s decision promulgated on Oct. 6, 2025, but released only on Thursday. The Supreme Court upheld the Court of Appeals’ ruling of downgrading the crime from rape to lascivious conduct under Republic Act 7610, or the Special Protection of Children […]... Keep on reading: SC: Recanted testimonies may still hold weight in sexual abuse cases
Driver who hit student falling from LRT station released - QCPD
MANILA, Philippines — The police released from its custody the driver whose car hit a student who fatally fell from the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) Fernando Poe Jr. Station, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said on Thursday. The student, 23, fell from the platform area and onto the driver’s vehicle as it plied the northbound lane of the Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (Edsa) on Wednesday morning. “The father executed a notarized letter manifesting that he is not pursuing a complaint against the driver. Thereafter, the driver was released from the custody of Traffic Sector 6 at 4:10 […]... Keep on reading: Driver who hit student falling from LRT station released - QCPD