The Chinese vessel Xiang Yang Hong 10 and its entourage of more than half a dozen ships began their journey back to China's Hainan island, leaving Vietnam's exclusive economic zone around midnight June 5. trib.al/BGVopw7
WATCH: Lawyer Ferdinand Topacio says he has been informed by the House ethics panel that Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. has to physically appear in the hearing and the lawmaker can’t be represented by counsel. cnnphilippines.com | @xianneangel
@chicristina_ For political science professor Cleve Arguelles, Duterte's breakaway from Lakas-CMD may be meant to "[make] it clear she isn't happy with how the Speaker humiliated [former President Arroyo]." | @chicristina_
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NEWS UPDATE: Lakas-CMD (through SecGen Joboy Aquino) thanks Vice President Sara Duterte for the services she rendered to the party as former chair “and for helping us build a Unity Team aimed at bringing meaningful change to Philippine society.” | via @chicristina_
@inquirerdotnet@MAgerINQ Nalilito na si Bato. Hindi na nya alam kung sino ang kaaway at kapanalig nya. Minsan, inaaway ang US, papanig sa China. Kalimitan, papanig sa China, aawayin ang US. Bahalakajan.
The Philippines should not be intimidated and bullied again by China, this time over the issue of more Edca sites in the country, a senator said. | @MAgerINQ#Echobox=1681114131-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">globalnation.inquirer.net/213284/lets-no…
JUST IN: DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos says there is a “massive attempt to cover” case involving dismissed Police Master Sergeant Rodolfo Mayo in drug operations last year. “Hindi tayo papayag,” Abalos said. | via @Jasmin_Romero
JUST IN: SOJ Remulla confirms that Marvin Halaman Miranda, considered as one of the mastermind for the killing of Gov. Degamo, was the one arrested by the NBI. | @T2TupasINQ
Ex-president Rodrigo Duterte speaks before the convention of prosecutors in the Philippines.
He addressed the International Criminal Court (ICC) after it rejected the country’s appeal to suspend probe on the drug war. | via @ChrislenBulosan
NEWS UPDATE. Senator Francis Tolentino says he will serve as legal counsel for his colleague, Senator Bato dela Rosa, before the International Criminal Court. | via @bnzmagsambol
WHO'S THE REAL VP?
One promotes Philippine culture and heritage;
The other cosplays a foreign country's costume.
Which one pays respect to our tradition and truly represents the Filipinos? Take your pick.
JUST IN: ICC Appeals Chamber rejects PH govt’s plea to suspend ICC probe on PH drug war while it appeals the ruling authorizing the resumption of the probe.
Appeals Chamber says PH failed to cite “persuasive reasons” to support request for ordering suspensive effect.
Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra said the government could create an “independent commission” to investigate the thousands of drug war killings during the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte. /PDI #Echobox=1679091944-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">newsinfo.inquirer.net/1744667/solgen…
The government can work with the FBI to bring back Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. should there be strong evidence that links him to the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo and eight other people. | @JMangaluzINQ#Echobox=1678533598-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">newsinfo.inquirer.net/1741395/govt-c…
Imagine closing a state museum for a *private* wedding on a Saturday, the peak day of museum visits. I would understand if Monday na sarado talaga siya, pero taumbayan pa talaga ang pinag-adjust?
This is a terrible call for the leadership of the National Museum.
Kinondena ni dating presidential spokesperson Harry Roque ang pamamaril kay Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamos na kalaunan ay humantong sa kaniyang pagkasawi. #News5