Robredo camp to Marcos: ‘Truth must be accepted’

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Robredo camp: Following Marcos logic, all Supreme Court justices must inhibit

Vice President Leni Robredo’s lawyers file a counter-manifestation before the Supreme Court, two days after Bongbong Marcos petitioned to inhibit an associate justice in the vice presidential electoral protest.

Pia Cayetano angered by Hontiveros’ call for probe into 2019 SEA Games funding

Senator Pia Cayetano fumes after Senator Risa Hontiveros callS for a legislative probe into alleged irregularities in the funding of sports facilities used in the 2019 SEA Games.

After Biden victory, Philippines extends VFA for another 6 months

Days after the victory of United States President-elect Joe Biden, the Philippines says it has decided to extend its Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the US for another 6 months.

Hong Kong ousts 4 pro-democracy lawmakers after China ruling

Hong Kong strips 4 pro-democracy lawmakers of their seats immediately after China gives the city the power to disqualify politicians deemed a threat to national security.