DAVAO CITY (June 10) — The Philippine Senate on Tuesday voted 18–5 to return the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte to the House of Representatives for clarification, delaying the official start of the impeachment trial. The decision, made during a heated session with the Senate acting as an impeachment court, stemmed from a motion by Senator Ronald … [Read more...] about Senate sends VP Duterte’s impeachment case back to House for review
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Marcos appoints Raul Villanueva as new Supreme Court Associate Justice
MANILA (June 10) – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Supreme Court Court Administrator Raul Villanueva as the newest Associate Justice of the Supreme Court—his first appointment to the high tribunal. Villanueva officially took his oath of office before the President in a ceremony held Tuesday at Malacañang. He replaces Associate Justice Mario Lopez, who retired … [Read more...] about Marcos appoints Raul Villanueva as new Supreme Court Associate Justice
Marawi at 8: Families await justice, return, and closure
Families of the missing gather during the 2024 commemoration of the International Day of the Disappeared in Iligan City. Photo: L. Monserate Piojo/ICRC DAVAO CITY (June 8) — Eight years after the devastating siege of Marawi City in 2017, thousands of families remain displaced, and more than 300 people are still missing, highlighting what humanitarian groups call a fragile … [Read more...] about Marawi at 8: Families await justice, return, and closure
SPMC confirms 7 HIV-Positive patients also infected with Mpox in Davao
DAVAO CITY (June 4) – Seven of the 11 HIV-positive patients recently admitted to the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) in Davao Region have also tested positive for mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, hospital chief Dr. Ricardo Audan confirmed on Wednesday. Most of the co-infected patients are male. Since April 10, SPMC has recorded 14 mpox cases—seven of whom have … [Read more...] about SPMC confirms 7 HIV-Positive patients also infected with Mpox in Davao
DOH urges National Emergency Status for HIV amid surge in youth cases
MANILA (June 4) – The Department of Health (DOH) is calling for HIV to be declared a National Public Health Emergency, citing a 500% increase in cases among Filipinos aged 15 to 25. “We need a national emergency so the whole of society and government can unite to lower new HIV cases,” said Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa. From January to March 2025, the DOH recorded an … [Read more...] about DOH urges National Emergency Status for HIV amid surge in youth cases
