Context Dispatch
Zalameda named chief justice, inherits top court post
Rodil Zalameda will become the country’s next chief justice of the Supreme Court on Friday, November 6, succeeding Alexander Gesmundo, who retires after reaching the mandatory age limit.
Japan’s presence at historic BARMM inaugural session underscores deep peace partnership
Japan was among the international witnesses to the historic Inaugural Session of the First Regular Parliament of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) held here on 30 October 2026, marking a key moment in the region’s peace and governance journey.
Japanese diplomat reaffirms bilateral ties at 82nd Leyte Gulf landings commemoration
Japanese Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Ono Sho attended the 82nd Anniversary of the Leyte Gulf Landings recently at the MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park, framing his presence as a gesture of friendship spanning the political, defense, economic, and diplomatic spheres.
Senator dela Rosa ‘armed and dangerous’, P50M bounty set
Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla has declared Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa an “armed and dangerous” fugitive and announced a P15-million bounty for his arrest, intensifying the government’s pursuit of the senator.
7 Filipinos hurt in Saudi attacks
Seven Filipino workers were injured in attacks across Saudi Arabia, with three in critical condition, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed Monday, October 19.
