NBI Honors Senate Protective Custody of Dela Rosa
The video reports that the Philippine Senate has agreed to place National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) agents who were cited for contempt under the Senate’s protective custody, allowing the legislative body to conduct its own fact‑finding while the agents remain technically in contempt. Senate President affirmed that the agents will stay in contempt but will be under Senate oversight, and a parallel fact‑finding mission will be launched by both the Senate and the NBI. The chamber also noted the existence of an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant and said it will coordinate any related actions with the Department of Justice, ICC, and Interpol. Notable remarks included, “We will do our own fact‑finding,” and “The executive branch will respect the co‑equal branches of the law.” Senator Bato was mentioned as being under Senate custody and available for questioning, underscoring the legislative intent to manage the process internally. The move signals heightened political friction, underscores the Senate’s willingness to assert jurisdiction over law‑enforcement matters, and may affect the Philippines’ cooperation with international judicial bodies, potentially influencing future ICC proceedings and diplomatic relations.
Medical Staff Board Hantavirus Cruise Ship in Spain's Canary Islands
The video reports a sudden hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise liner that arrived in the Canary Islands, prompting immediate action from Spanish health officials. The vessel, carrying hundreds of tourists, was placed under quarantine as medical staff boarded to assess...
Teodoro Blasts China over Criticism of Japan Role in Balikatan Exercises
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro sharply rebuked Beijing for condemning Japan’s participation in the annual Balikatan joint exercises, calling the criticism a baseless double‑standard. Teodoro dismissed China’s claim that Japan’s Type‑88 artillery poses a threat to peace, arguing that China’s own...
PCG Monitors Chinese Research Ship, Dozens of Militia Vessels in West PH Sea | INQToday
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported active monitoring of a Chinese oceanographic research vessel, Xiang Yang Hong 33, and a swarm of maritime militia ships operating in the contested West Philippine Sea. The observation occurred during a routine maritime domain...
Atin Ito: China’s Sandy Cay Landing a ‘Copycat,’ Trash Claim False | INQToday
The video highlights Global Times publishing photos of China Coast Guard officers hoisting the Chinese flag on Sandy Cay, a tiny reef claimed by the Philippines, and alleging they captured footage of illegal Filipino activity. Akbayan coalition leader Rafaela David denounced...
DOJ Chief Vida Heads to Prague to Secure Zaldy Co Return to PH | INQToday
Justice Secretary Frederick Vida is heading to Prague on April 23 to explore legal pathways for the return of former lawmaker Zaldy Co, who remains a fugitive on three Sandiganbayan arrest warrants. The Department of Justice cites extradition, deportation and invocation...
LIVE: Senate Holds Hearing on CHED Charter , TESDA Modernization Act | April 23
Senators held a committee hearing April 23 to review six major higher-education reform bills, including measures to overhaul the CHED charter, modernize TESDA, and set governance standards for local and state universities and colleges (LUCs and SUCs). Lawmakers and education...
Trillanes Reads Affidavit on Dutertes’ Bank Accounts at Impeach Hearing
Senator Antonio Trillanes used an impeachment hearing to read a sworn affidavit accusing President Rodrigo Duterte and his relatives of concealing billions of pesos in undisclosed bank accounts. The filing, based on documents supplied by a former Duterte supporter, alleges...
Trillanes, AMLC Get Subpoena for Sara Duterte’s April 22 Impeach Hearing | INQToday
The House Committee on Justice issued subpoenas to former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV and anti‑money‑laundering council chair Ellie Remolona Jr., compelling them to appear at Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment hearing on April 22. The committee demands that both bring...
China Warns PH, US, Japan vs ‘Playing with Fire’ over Joint Drills | INQToday
China issued a stark warning to the United States, Japan and the Philippines on April 20, cautioning them against “playing with fire” as the three nations launched their annual joint military exercises. The drills involve thousands of troops and a...
P10 Jeepney Fare Hike Petition Filed | INQToday
Transport group Piston has filed a petition with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to raise jeepney fares by P10, about $0.18 per ride. The request stems from sustained economic losses caused by soaring fuel costs that have...
Marcos Announces Fuel Price Cuts, Asks Oil Firms to Comply Promptly
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. used a televised address to announce a new round of fuel price reductions slated for the coming week, promising deeper cuts than the previous week’s rollback. Diesel will be lowered by roughly Php2,494 per litre, while gasoline will...
Pope Condemns Use of AI to Fuel 'Polarisation, Conflict, Fear and Violence'
In a rare public address, Pope Francis warned that artificial‑intelligence systems are being weaponised to amplify polarization, conflict, fear and violence, marking the Vatican’s first explicit condemnation of AI’s societal impact. He argued that AI‑generated simulations replace lived reality, eroding human...
No Price Hikes for Basic Goods Until May 10 — DTI | INQToday
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced that the voluntary price‑hold on basic necessities and prime commodities will now run through May 10, extending the earlier deadline that ended April 30. The extension follows manufacturers’ agreement to defer price increases despite higher...
LIVE: House Resumes Hearing on High Fuel Prices, Government Response (Part 2) | April 15
The House Legislative Energy Action and Development (LEAD) joint committee resumed its hearing on April 15 to confront the surge in fuel prices that has strained American households and businesses. Lawmakers framed the issue as a national energy emergency, urging...