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Sandigan junks remaining claims in forfeiture case vs Marcoses’ ‘ill-gotten wealth’

MANILA, Philippines — The Special Division of the Sandiganbayan has junked the remaining asset claims in the forfeiture case involving the alleged ill-gotten wealth against the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and former First Lady Imelda Marcos.  In a resolution dated June 2, 2026, the Sandiganbayan said the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) filed a

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KO streak ends as Mindoro goes the distance to beat Mexican foe

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Weljon Mindoro’s incredible knockout streak finally came to an end as he scored a convincing unanimous decision over Mexican Elias Espadas in their 10-round super middleweight bout on June 5 (June 6 Manila Time) at the University of Texas in the United States. Mindoro, known as the only Filipino with an

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Legarda says Senate leadership changes unconstitutional

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda on Saturday questioned the legality of recent leadership changes in the Senate, arguing that the appointment of key Senate officers and committee chairpersons violated the Constitution and the chamber’s rules because only 12 senators were present to vote. In a statement, Legarda said the 1987 Constitution

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