Day: September 15, 2025

Manila: Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla dismissed the kidnapping complaint filed against him and other officials by Davao City Acting Mayor Sebastian Duterte before the Office of the Ombudsman, labeling it as ‘forum shopping’ and a ‘political spectacle’. The complaint is linked to the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte and his transfer to the International Criminal Court (ICC) detention facility in The Hague, Netherlands, which occurred in March. According to Philippines News Agency, Remulla described the ongoing case as an organized effort to undermine his candidacy for the position of Ombudsman. He expressed that the timing of the complaint

Manila: Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Monday expressed full support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s drive for accountability, stressing that the chamber is hiding nothing and protecting no one as Congress confronts allegations of irregularities in infrastructure projects. ‘I fully support President Marcos’ statement that no one is exempt from accountability. The House of Representatives has already embraced this principle in our work to uphold transparency and restore public trust,’ Romualdez said in a statement. According to Philippines News Agency, Romualdez also shares the President’s reminder against name-dropping and reckless accusations, emphasizing that investigations must be anchored on facts

London: The UK will no longer admit Israelis to one of its most prestigious defense academies, the Royal College of Defence Studies, citing Israel’s conduct in Gaza, The Telegraph reported Sunday. The Ministry of Defense confirmed that from next year, Israel will be excluded from the college, which has trained senior officers and officials from around the world since 1927. According to Philippines News Agency, the decision marked the first time Israelis have been barred from the institution, founded under Winston Churchill’s vision of fostering international understanding among military and civilian leaders, as per the report. A spokesperson for the

Manila: The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) on Monday welcomed the signing of a joint memorandum circular (JMC) between the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), calling it a first step toward building a ‘working’ education system that responds to industry needs. According to Philippines News Agency, EDCOM 2 Executive Director Karol Mark Yee stated that the joint agreement reflects the Commission’s recommendations to harmonize higher education and technical-vocational training in order to address persistent skills mismatches. Yee emphasized that the agreements are a significant milestone in creating an integrated

Quezon city: Trkiye secured a significant victory against Libya, handing them a second loss with scores of 25-18, 23-25, 25-14, 25-16. This win brings Trkiye closer to reaching the Round of 16 in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship at Smart Araneta Coliseum on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, this marks Trkiye’s second triumph in Pool G, following a surprising victory over the world No. 7 and local favorite Japan just two days prior. Ranked 14th globally, Trkiye had concluded their 2022 World Championship campaign at the 11th position. Middle blocker Bedirhan Blbl showcased an impressive performance with 11