Context Dispatch

The International Criminal Court’s Appeals Chamber has rejected the bid of former president Rodrigo Duterte to block the tribunal's jurisdiction, clearing the way for trial proceedings to continue.

Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya met with Pasig City Mayor Victor Ma. Regis “Vico” Sotto at the temporary Pasig City Hall to discuss ongoing cooperation and future partnerships.

Leyte congressman Ferdinand Martin Romualdez vowed he will not be a scapegoat in the flood control controversy, opening his records and challenging critics to “follow the evidence.” Ending weeks of silence, the former House Speaker released his affidavit and documents, insisting he has nothing to hide and has fully cooperated. He dismissed corruption claims as “absurd,” stressing budgets are collectively crafted while project execution lies with the executive, urging investigators to pursue accountability across the entire chain, not convenient targets.

Japan’s Ambassador ENDO Kazuya visited Davao City for a series of engagements aimed at strengthening Japan–Philippines relations, as both countries commemorate the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic friendship this year.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday said the government is taking all legal steps to secure the return of former Ako-Bicol partylist congressman Zaldy Co, who was apprehended in Prague last week and remains under Czech custody. Marcos said he has directed the Departments of Justice and Foreign Affairs to coordinate with Czech authorities and deploy a high-level team to oversee proceedings, stressing that extradition follows strict legal processes. “We will bring Zaldy Co home and we will do so in accordance with the law,” he said, adding the former lawmaker will answer to the Filipino people.