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Kaufman’s defense of ex-Pres. Duterte ends; new lawyer to start work this month

May 9, 2026

The Duterte Panagutin Network in the Netherlands said Kaufman’s withdrawal indicates that Duterte’s case is “practically indefensible.” “Kaufman’s tactics to file several appeals questioning the ICC’s jurisdiction and, most recently, his critique of various technicalities involved in the handling of the case have all fallen flat following the unanimous decision of the ICC judges to set aside his arguments,” the Network said in a quick reaction to the development.

How runaway inflation affects Philippine families

May 7, 2026

“First, inflation could have been significantly tempered if the government had cut oil taxes, regulated overpricing by oil firms, and implemented a stricter and non-voluntary price freeze,” IBON said. “The situation fully warrants these emergency interventions and would have prevented rising fuel costs from fully cascading across the economy,” it added.

US fires Tomahawk in the Philippines; incident draws condemnations

May 6, 2026

“This shameless display of puppetry to the US, an unqualified support for the US war machine, should be condemned. The Philippines is not a playground for US missiles and bombs that will be used to kill civilians in other parts of the world,” Makabayan said.

NDFP reveals sole issue remaining before formal peace talks resume

May 4, 2026

“One issue remains. Embedded in just one paragraph, it pertains to the disposition of the revolutionary armed forces, which the GRP side insists should be included in the framework agreement without reference to the prior solution of the social, economic and political problems at the root of the armed conflict,” the NDFP said.

Justice panel unanimously approves impeachment vs Sara

May 4, 2026

All 55 committee members voted in favor of the documents finding Duterte culpable for several offenses that include misuse of public funds, betrayal of public trust, violation of the Constitution, unexplained wealth, and abuse of power.

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