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Former President Rodrigo Duterte during his arrest on March 11, 2025. MANILA — The International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III has granted the prosecution’s request to freeze the money seized from former President Rodrigo Duterte during his arrest back in March 2025.

Vice President Sara Duterte MANILA — The upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte could last seven months, based on the proposed trial days of both prosecution and defense panels, Senate Secretary Renato Bantug said, making it the longest impeachment trial ever. Speaking to radio dwIZ, Bantug said this was his assessment based on the request of 62 trial days by the prosecution and 30 trial days by the defense.

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. MANILA — The reply of the Chinese Embassy to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) shows the Chinese Communist Party’s “true intentions” in dealing with the Philippines, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said on Sunday, June 28.

Supporters gather at Gonzaga Gym in Barangay Taculing, Bacolod City, on Sunday, June 28, 2026, to launch the “Risa Na” movement, a multisectoral campaign backing Sen. Risa Hontiveros’ potential presidential bid in the 2028 elections. BACOLOD CITY — Formally kicking off a campaign to support Sen. Risa Hontiveros’ potential presidential bid in the 2028 elections, about 3,000 Negrenses on Sunday (June 28) launched the “Risa Na” movement.

MANILA — President Marcos will travel to Canada to further deepen partnership and advance cooperation in key strategic areas with the North American country, Malacañang announced on Friday. Marcos is visiting Vancouver, British Columbia from July 1 to 4 at the invitation of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Joseph Carney.

Former US President Biden delivers the keynote address at the Maryland Democratic Party’s Fight Back & Win Gala, in Maryland on June 27, 2026. The 46th president joins Governor Wes Moore and party organizers to mobilize voters ahead of the high-stakes 2026 midterms. By Arlette Saenz, CNN As he rallied Maryland Democrats at a state party fundraiser Saturday night, former President Joe Biden decried the actions of the man who succeeded him in the White House, painting him as vain and corrupt.

MANILA — The government is moving to institutionalize the Philippine ube industry to capitalize on a surging global “purple gold rush.” To shape its long-term strategy, government officials tackled in a recent meeting the creation of a Steering Committee and Technical Working Group that will serve as the sector’s coordinating backbone.

On Friday, a Future Farmers of America member brought a cow named Melania to the event as a tribute to the first lady. The biggest buzz around President Doand Trump’s Great American State Fair Saturday wasn’t on the National Mall – it was online, where a bizarre tribute to first lady Melania Trump drew attention as new photos appeared to show another day of sparse crowds.

President Donald Trump returns to the White House on June 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. He spent the afternoon at his golf club in Sterling, VA. WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Saturday that Iran would “no longer exist” if the United States is “forced” to resume the war, as he accused Tehran of violating a ceasefire. The threat came after US forces said they struck “multiple” Iranian targets Saturday in another tit-for-tat response to attacks on shipping in the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi listens to his Iraqi counterpart Fouad Hussein during a news conference after a meeting at the foreign ministry in Baghdad, Iraq, Sunday, June 28, 2026. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran again launched drone and missile attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait on Sunday following new U.S. airstrikes against the Islamic Republic, and threatened a “complete halt” in negotiations to end the war if Washington continues its attacks.