It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mami and mamita, Pilita Corrales.
Pilita touched the lives of many, not only with her songs but also with her kindness and generosity. She will be remembered for her contributions to the entertainment industry, but most of all for her love of life and family.
Please join us with your prayers and kind thoughts as we celebrate her beautiful life.
Further details regarding memorial services will be shared soon.
Angelo Casimiro, a 15-year-old inventor from the Philippines, has created a smart shoe insole that generates electricity while you walk, enough to charge small USB devices. Using piezoelectric materials, his invention can charge a 400 mAh battery after just eight hours of jogging, showcasing the power of motion.
In the recent Senate hearing on the "arrest and exile" of Former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, an unknown legal scholar, Alexis F. Medina, raised the issue of the violation of the former President's Constitutional Rights.
Medina, while virtually unknown, turned out to be a Constitutional Law expert who serves as "Special Lecturer in Constitutional Law at Polytechnic University of the Phillipines" and "Special Lecturer in Constitutional Law at San Sebastian College - Recoletos, Manila College of Law."
The Former President was arrested upon his return from Honngkong on March 11, 2025 by a Philippine National Police contingent which claimed that it was serving a Warrant of Arrest issued by the International Criminal Court.
Following the national outrage which followed the arrest, Senator Imee Marcos, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the Philippine Senate conducted an Inquiry and invited lawyer Alexis F. Medina as one of the resorce persons.
Here is the statement of Atty. Alexis F. Medina following the Senate hearing which he posted in his Facebook page:
"The right to liberty occupies an exalted and sacrosanct status in the hierarchy of rights in every democracy.
In the Philippines, the dispossession of physical freedom must be subjected to the heightened scrutiny of a court of law. When the right to liberty is at stake, the intervening wisdom of a Philippine court of law is imperative โ from the issuance of a warrant to the final decision to condemn an individual to detention, imprisonment, or exile. This is the guarantee of due process under the Constitution."
The recent arrest of the former president raises several critical constitutional concerns โ due process, warrantless arrests, and liberty of abode, among others. This opinion hopes to address these issues."
These Constitutional issues could be some of the reasons why Former President Duterte's lead Legal Counsel, Nicholas Kaufman, expressed confidence that PRRD would regain his freedom.
Makasubo kaayo nga makita ang atong beloved former president nga naa sa ing ani nga sitwasyon. Makita nimo nga mejo gakurog kay tugnaw pajud didto. Haayst!
Intawon senior citizen na. Ang iya abogado nga si Atty. Salvador Medialdea is 74yo napod, gakiang napod og lakaw. Imagine ning mga senior citizens unya naa sa tugnaw nga lugar. Magluya jud ka ddto.
Unya ang charges kay 19 and 24 deaths of alleged drugs addicts and criminals?
Kagamay raman lage ani kompara sa thousands nga ila claim of deaths?! Ani najud diay ka walay silbi ang korte sa Pilipinas?
ICC should be the last resort, if dili kaya sulbaron sa PH ang kaso. Naunsa namani? Gipakaulawan lang sa new Admin ang Pilipinas.
Igo ragyud pod sila gilabay sa netherland og gipasagdan na.
โข PRRD is in the hospital wing of the detention center. He is in good spirit. He is well taken care of but he misses Filipino food.
โข The visit lasted for an hour from 4pm to 5pm.
โข We did not discuss his initial appearance at the ICC. We only discussed the lawyers and his legal team.
โข I did not know that he is appearing before the livestream. I think it is the decision of the doctor.
โข I will not leave until a next relative comes.
โข PRRD asked me to go home. He repeatedly said do not leave the Philippines.
โข I told him when we are able with the legal team I will immediately return home.
โข The President appointed Nicholas Kaufman as his lawyer.
โข Very limited people have access to PRRD right now.
โข We met in the Visitors Area.
โข PRRD looked well rested.
โข PRRD misses paksiw.
โข On the search warrant on all the houses of the family, I just told my siblings to secure their valuables and expect planted evidence.
โข It is really kidnapping -- just see the comments from experts all around the world.
โข That is forcibly taking my father in another country and illegally arresting him. That is kidnapping.
โข Interim release is a legal strategy. I would leave it to the lawyers if they want to talk about it to the press.
โข I told PRRD that people are crying and that they are depressed about what happened. And he said, sabihin mo sa kanila, relax lang. May hangganan ang lahat. There will be a day of reckoning for all.
โข Iโd like to thank all our countrymen for your prayers and your profound support to the former President. We can feel your love and we can feel your anger. We can empathize with everyoneโs rage about what happened. Let us not forget the real issues in our country โ that is poverty, corruption, the failure of the government to answer the demands from the people about accountability and transparency, and the failure of the government to address peace and security.
Justice Leonen Named Acting Chief Justice as Gesmundo Heads to The Hague
March 15, 2025
Manila, Philippines โ The Supreme Court has designated Senior Associate Justice Marvic Mario Victor F. Leonen as Acting Chief Justice while Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo travels abroad for official duties.
In Special Order No. 3167, issued on March 10, 2025, the Supreme Court confirmed that Justice Leonen will temporarily assume the powers and responsibilities of the Chief Justice from March 12 to 17, 2025. This comes as Chief Justice Gesmundo leads a Philippine Supreme Court delegation to The Hague, Netherlands, where he will attend and participate in the signing ceremony of the Terms of Reference with The Hague Academy of International Law.
The Hague Academy, a prestigious institution specializing in international legal studies, has long been a hub for judicial education and legal cooperation. The signing event is expected to strengthen ties between the Philippine judiciary and the global legal community, particularly in areas of legal research and education.
With Gesmundoโs absence, Justice Leonenโthe most senior member of the Supreme Courtโhas been tasked to oversee the Courtโs functions. As Acting Chief Justice, he will exercise full authority over the judiciary, including issuing administrative orders and handling urgent matters that require the Chief Justiceโs approval.
The order states that Leonenโs temporary designation will remain in effect until Chief Justice Gesmundo returns to work.
The Supreme Court assured the public that its operations will continue uninterrupted, emphasizing that such designations are standard procedure to ensure leadership continuity.
The Hague, Netherlands โ Renowned British-Israeli international lawyer Nicholas Kaufman has been appointed as the lead counsel for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in his trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC). Duterte faces charges of crimes against humanity linked to his administrationโs controversial war on drugs, which allegedly resulted in at least 43 extrajudicial killings.
Kaufman, an expert in international criminal defense, will be working alongside former Philippine presidential spokesperson Harry Roque and former Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea in forming Duterteโs legal team. Vice President Sara Duterte, who visited her father in detention, confirmed Kaufmanโs role and expressed confidence in his ability to challenge the charges.
Duterteโs defense team is expected to question the ICCโs jurisdiction and argue that his arrest may have procedural flaws that could weaken the prosecutionโs case. Kaufmanโs experience in defending high-profile international figures will be instrumental as the trial progresses.
Who is Nicholas Kaufman?
Nicholas Kaufman is a British-Israeli lawyer with a strong background in international criminal law, sanctions, and arbitration. He began his career as a prosecutor in Jerusalem before transitioning to defense work, representing controversial political and military leaders at the ICC and other international tribunals.
Notable Cases: โข Jean-Pierre Bemba (Democratic Republic of Congo) โ Kaufman served as co-counsel for the former DRC Vice President, who was initially convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity. In 2018, the ICC overturned his conviction on appeal, leading to his acquittal.
โข Charles Blรฉ Goudรฉ (Cรดte dโIvoire) โ Represented the former Ivorian Minister of Youth, who was charged with crimes against humanity for his role in post-election violence. He was acquitted by the ICC in 2019.
โข Saadi Gaddafi (Libya) โ Advised the son of Muammar Gaddafi, who faced charges related to human rights violations. In 2021, Saadi Gaddafi was released from prison after being acquitted of charges linked to the 2005 killing of a football coach.
โข Aisha Gaddafi (Libya) โ Represented the daughter of Muammar Gaddafi in legal efforts related to her familyโs treatment following the fall of the Gaddafi regime.
โข Maxime Mokom (Central African Republic) โ Appointed as defense counsel for Mokom, a former militia leader charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity. His case remains ongoing at the ICC.
Kaufmanโs track record includes multiple high-profile acquittals and successful appeals, positioning him as a formidable legal strategist in international criminal cases. His appointment as Duterteโs lead counsel signals a strong legal pushback against the ICCโs prosecution, as the former Philippine leaderโs trial gains global attention.
Justice should always favor the innocent over those who cause harm. I would rather feel relief knowing that dangerous criminals have been killed than endure the pain of seeing innocent children, women, and defenseless individuals fall victim to their crimes.
Criminals prey on the weak, spreading fear and destruction in society. If we do not take a stand against them, who will protect the innocent? If we allow lawlessness to prevail, then we fail those who rely on us for safety and justice.
It is our duty to ensure that evil does not triumph over good. Justice must be served, not just to punish wrongdoers but to uphold peace and security for those who deserve to live without fear.
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It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mami and mamita, Pilita Corrales.
Pilita touched the lives of many, not only with her songs but also with her kindness and generosity. She will be remembered for her contributions to the entertainment industry, but most of all for her love of life and family.
Please join us with your prayers and kind thoughts as we celebrate her beautiful life.
Further details regarding memorial services will be shared soon.
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Angelo Casimiro, a 15-year-old inventor from the Philippines, has created a smart shoe insole that generates electricity while you walk, enough to charge small USB devices. Using piezoelectric materials, his invention can charge a 400 mAh battery after just eight hours of jogging, showcasing the power of motion.
#Innovation #TechForGood #SmartInsole #Piezoelectric #YouthInventors
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What if si PBBM ang nasa ICC at nag Birthday ganito din kaya ang kanyang taga suporta? #justAsking #nagtanongLangPo
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JUST IN: Kitty Duterte at Honeylet Avanceรฑa, dumating na sa labas ng International Criminal Court o ICC detention center sa The Hague, Netherlands
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Legal Scholar Says PRRD Arrest
Raises Constitutional Questions
In the recent Senate hearing on the "arrest and exile" of Former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, an unknown legal scholar, Alexis F. Medina, raised the issue of the violation of the former President's Constitutional Rights.
Medina, while virtually unknown, turned out to be a Constitutional Law expert who serves as "Special Lecturer in Constitutional Law at Polytechnic University of the Phillipines" and "Special Lecturer in Constitutional Law at San Sebastian College - Recoletos, Manila College of Law."
The Former President was arrested upon his return from Honngkong on March 11, 2025 by a Philippine National Police contingent which claimed that it was serving a Warrant of Arrest issued by the International Criminal Court.
Following the national outrage which followed the arrest, Senator Imee Marcos, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the Philippine Senate conducted an Inquiry and invited lawyer Alexis F. Medina as one of the resorce persons.
Here is the statement of Atty. Alexis F. Medina following the Senate hearing which he posted in his Facebook page:
"The right to liberty occupies an exalted and sacrosanct status in the hierarchy of rights in every democracy.
In the Philippines, the dispossession of physical freedom must be subjected to the heightened scrutiny of a court of law. When the right to liberty is at stake, the intervening wisdom of a Philippine court of law is imperative โ from the issuance of a warrant to the final decision to condemn an individual to detention, imprisonment, or exile. This is the guarantee of due process under the Constitution."
The recent arrest of the former president raises several critical constitutional concerns โ due process, warrantless arrests, and liberty of abode, among others. This opinion hopes to address these issues."
These Constitutional issues could be some of the reasons why Former President Duterte's lead Legal Counsel, Nicholas Kaufman, expressed confidence that PRRD would regain his freedom.
#KnowledgeOfLawIsPower!
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Makasubo kaayo nga makita ang atong beloved former president nga naa sa ing ani nga sitwasyon. Makita nimo nga mejo gakurog kay tugnaw pajud didto. Haayst!
Intawon senior citizen na.
Ang iya abogado nga si Atty. Salvador Medialdea is 74yo napod, gakiang napod og lakaw.
Imagine ning mga senior citizens unya naa sa tugnaw nga lugar. Magluya jud ka ddto.
Unya ang charges kay 19 and 24 deaths of alleged drugs addicts and criminals?
Kagamay raman lage ani kompara sa thousands nga ila claim of deaths?! Ani najud diay ka walay silbi ang korte sa Pilipinas?
ICC should be the last resort, if dili kaya sulbaron sa PH ang kaso. Naunsa namani? Gipakaulawan lang sa new Admin ang Pilipinas.
Igo ragyud pod sila gilabay sa netherland og gipasagdan na.
Purya gaba!
Magbayad jud ang dapat magbayad lage!
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๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฎ ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฉ๐ฃ ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ ๐๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ
๐๐ณ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐๐
๐ญ๐ฐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ
โข PRRD is in the hospital wing of the detention center. He is in good spirit. He is well taken care of but he misses Filipino food.
โข The visit lasted for an hour from 4pm to 5pm.
โข We did not discuss his initial appearance at the ICC. We only discussed the lawyers and his legal team.
โข I did not know that he is appearing before the livestream. I think it is the decision of the doctor.
โข I will not leave until a next relative comes.
โข PRRD asked me to go home. He repeatedly said do not leave the Philippines.
โข I told him when we are able with the legal team I will immediately return home.
โข The President appointed Nicholas Kaufman as his lawyer.
โข Very limited people have access to PRRD right now.
โข We met in the Visitors Area.
โข PRRD looked well rested.
โข PRRD misses paksiw.
โข On the search warrant on all the houses of the family, I just told my siblings to secure their valuables and expect planted evidence.
โข It is really kidnapping -- just see the comments from experts all around the world.
โข That is forcibly taking my father in another country and illegally arresting him. That is kidnapping.
โข Interim release is a legal strategy. I would leave it to the lawyers if they want to talk about it to the press.
โข I told PRRD that people are crying and that they are depressed about what happened. And he said, sabihin mo sa kanila, relax lang. May hangganan ang lahat. There will be a day of reckoning for all.
โข Iโd like to thank all our countrymen for your prayers and your profound support to the former President. We can feel your love and we can feel your anger. We can empathize with everyoneโs rage about what happened. Let us not forget the real issues in our country โ that is poverty, corruption, the failure of the government to answer the demands from the people about accountability and transparency, and the failure of the government to address peace and security.
END
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Justice Leonen Named Acting Chief Justice as Gesmundo Heads to The Hague
March 15, 2025
Manila, Philippines โ The Supreme Court has designated Senior Associate Justice Marvic Mario Victor F. Leonen as Acting Chief Justice while Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo travels abroad for official duties.
In Special Order No. 3167, issued on March 10, 2025, the Supreme Court confirmed that Justice Leonen will temporarily assume the powers and responsibilities of the Chief Justice from March 12 to 17, 2025. This comes as Chief Justice Gesmundo leads a Philippine Supreme Court delegation to The Hague, Netherlands, where he will attend and participate in the signing ceremony of the Terms of Reference with The Hague Academy of International Law.
The Hague Academy, a prestigious institution specializing in international legal studies, has long been a hub for judicial education and legal cooperation. The signing event is expected to strengthen ties between the Philippine judiciary and the global legal community, particularly in areas of legal research and education.
With Gesmundoโs absence, Justice Leonenโthe most senior member of the Supreme Courtโhas been tasked to oversee the Courtโs functions. As Acting Chief Justice, he will exercise full authority over the judiciary, including issuing administrative orders and handling urgent matters that require the Chief Justiceโs approval.
The order states that Leonenโs temporary designation will remain in effect until Chief Justice Gesmundo returns to work.
The Supreme Court assured the public that its operations will continue uninterrupted, emphasizing that such designations are standard procedure to ensure leadership continuity.
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๐๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก-๐๐ฌ๐ซ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข ๐๐๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐ซ ๐๐ข๐๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐โ๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐
The Hague, Netherlands โ Renowned British-Israeli international lawyer Nicholas Kaufman has been appointed as the lead counsel for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in his trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC). Duterte faces charges of crimes against humanity linked to his administrationโs controversial war on drugs, which allegedly resulted in at least 43 extrajudicial killings.
Kaufman, an expert in international criminal defense, will be working alongside former Philippine presidential spokesperson Harry Roque and former Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea in forming Duterteโs legal team. Vice President Sara Duterte, who visited her father in detention, confirmed Kaufmanโs role and expressed confidence in his ability to challenge the charges.
Duterteโs defense team is expected to question the ICCโs jurisdiction and argue that his arrest may have procedural flaws that could weaken the prosecutionโs case. Kaufmanโs experience in defending high-profile international figures will be instrumental as the trial progresses.
Who is Nicholas Kaufman?
Nicholas Kaufman is a British-Israeli lawyer with a strong background in international criminal law, sanctions, and arbitration. He began his career as a prosecutor in Jerusalem before transitioning to defense work, representing controversial political and military leaders at the ICC and other international tribunals.
Notable Cases:
โข Jean-Pierre Bemba (Democratic Republic of Congo) โ Kaufman served as co-counsel for the former DRC Vice President, who was initially convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity. In 2018, the ICC overturned his conviction on appeal, leading to his acquittal.
โข Charles Blรฉ Goudรฉ (Cรดte dโIvoire) โ Represented the former Ivorian Minister of Youth, who was charged with crimes against humanity for his role in post-election violence. He was acquitted by the ICC in 2019.
โข Saadi Gaddafi (Libya) โ Advised the son of Muammar Gaddafi, who faced charges related to human rights violations. In 2021, Saadi Gaddafi was released from prison after being acquitted of charges linked to the 2005 killing of a football coach.
โข Aisha Gaddafi (Libya) โ Represented the daughter of Muammar Gaddafi in legal efforts related to her familyโs treatment following the fall of the Gaddafi regime.
โข Maxime Mokom (Central African Republic) โ Appointed as defense counsel for Mokom, a former militia leader charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity. His case remains ongoing at the ICC.
Kaufmanโs track record includes multiple high-profile acquittals and successful appeals, positioning him as a formidable legal strategist in international criminal cases. His appointment as Duterteโs lead counsel signals a strong legal pushback against the ICCโs prosecution, as the former Philippine leaderโs trial gains global attention.
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Justice should always favor the innocent over those who cause harm. I would rather feel relief knowing that dangerous criminals have been killed than endure the pain of seeing innocent children, women, and defenseless individuals fall victim to their crimes.
Criminals prey on the weak, spreading fear and destruction in society. If we do not take a stand against them, who will protect the innocent? If we allow lawlessness to prevail, then we fail those who rely on us for safety and justice.
It is our duty to ensure that evil does not triumph over good. Justice must be served, not just to punish wrongdoers but to uphold peace and security for those who deserve to live without fear.
I support #WarOnDrugs
#westandwithFPRRD #Duterte #FPRRD
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