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Manila: A lawyer accredited by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday stated that additional charges might be included by prosecutors ahead of the September 23 confirmation of charges against former President Rodrigo Duterte. According to Philippines News Agency, lawyer Joel Butuyan highlighted that Duterte currently faces charges of crimes against humanity due to his drug war carried out between November 1, 2011, and March 16, 2019, during his tenure as Davao City mayor and then as the Philippine president. Butuyan remarked that the charges do not presently include illegal imprisonment, torture, illegal detention, and other inhumane acts, suggesting that

Manila: Oil firms will implement a minimal price rollback on petroleum products starting Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, in separate advisories, Caltex, Cleanfuel, Jetti, Petro Gazz, PTT, Seaoil, and Shell announced they will cut gasoline prices by 10 centavos per liter. Additionally, Caltex, Seaoil, and Shell will also slash kerosene prices by 50 centavos per liter. There will be no price adjustment for diesel prices this week. The Department of Energy reported that, year-to-date, gasoline has a total net increase of PHP4.65 per liter, diesel a total net increase of PHP4.45 per liter, while kerosene has a total net

Bicol: The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) has confiscated PHP1.27 million worth of illegal drugs during weeklong operations from March 31 to April 6. A total of 22 operations were conducted across various parts of Bicol, resulting in the arrest of 29 individuals, including three high-value targets and 26 street-level individuals involved in illegal drug activities. According to Philippines News Agency, PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon reported that the confiscated drugs included an estimated 187.29 grams of shabu and 7.50 grams of marijuana. Among the provinces, Camarines Sur reported the highest drug seizure with PHP587,928, followed by Albay

Manila: In a move to promote both athletic excellence and community wellness, the Province of Antique has officially opened its newly upgraded rubberized oval track at the Binirayan Sports Complex to the public: for free. According to Philippines News Agency, Governor Rhodora Cadiao, who led the inauguration on Monday, stated that the PHP29-million Olympic-sized facility will be accessible to both athletes and senior citizens. “Our athletes now have a world-class space to train in, and our senior citizens can use it for daily exercise. Access is completely free,” she said in a media interview. The track, originally used in the

Pampanga: The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the United States’ Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) initiated the Cope Thunder Philippines (CT PH 25-1) drills at Clark Air Base in Mabalacat City, Pampanga. The opening ceremony was led by PAF chief Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura and PACAF Air National Guard mobilization assistant Maj. Gen. Christopher Sheppard. According to Philippines News Agency, the CT PH 25-1 exercises will take place across key training locations in Northern Luzon, such as Basa Air Base and Clark Air Base in Pampanga, as well as Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base in Tarlac, and will continue until April