DAVAO CITY (May 25)-The Supreme Court (SC) has reaffirmed that children remain legitimate even if their parents' marriage is later declared null and void due to psychological incapacity. In a decision penned by Associate Justice Jhosep Y. Lopez, the SC’s Second Division modified an earlier ruling by the Regional Trial Court (RTC), which had declared a child illegitimate … [Read more...] about SC: Children remain legitimate despite marriage nullified for psychological incapacity
President Marcos retains key Cabinet officials amid courtesy resignations
DAVAO CITY (May 24)-President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has declined the courtesy resignations of several key Cabinet officials, signaling confidence in his core team as his administration undergoes a major post-midterm “reset.” The call for all Cabinet members to tender their resignations came after the May 12 midterm elections, which saw administration allies lose … [Read more...] about President Marcos retains key Cabinet officials amid courtesy resignations
KOJC lawyer urges use of ‘continuing mandamus’ to safeguard 2025 Philippine elections
DAVAO CITY (May 24)—A Filipino lawyer is calling on the Philippine Supreme Court to expand the application of the legal doctrine of “continuing mandamus” to compel the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to strictly uphold election laws amid mounting concerns over the 2025 midterm polls. In a public statement, Atty. Israelito Torreon cited serious irregularities during the May … [Read more...] about KOJC lawyer urges use of ‘continuing mandamus’ to safeguard 2025 Philippine elections
Philippine vice governor-elect faces pressure to stay after vow to reisgn if brother wins
DAVAO CITY (May 23)—A high-profile political standoff is unfolding in the southern Philippine province of Basilan after Vice Governor-elect Jim Salliman-Hataman, a three-term former governor, vowed to resign following the election of his brother, Mujiv Hataman, as governor. Salliman pledged during the 2025 midterm campaign season, declaring that he would not serve as vice … [Read more...] about Philippine vice governor-elect faces pressure to stay after vow to reisgn if brother wins
DA, FDA strengthen vaccine regulation amid ASF resurgence in Cotabato
DAVAO CITY (May 23)—In a concerted effort to bolster animal health and safeguard national food security, the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have intensified their collaboration on vaccine regulation and availability. This initiative aims to combat transboundary diseases such as African Swine Fever (ASF) and Avian Influenza (AI), which … [Read more...] about DA, FDA strengthen vaccine regulation amid ASF resurgence in Cotabato
