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ICC prosecutors eye Nov. 30 trial start for Duterte, calling it one of court's fastest-tracked cases
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (285+ words) The Global Filipino Magazine Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court are pushing for an aggressive timeline in the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, proposing that trial proceedings open on Nov. 30, 2026 " a schedule they say would rank among the swiftest…...
Dubai professional avoids lifelong medication after specialized heart valve repair
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (191+ words) A 32-year-old Pakistani professional based in Dubai underwent a rare mitral valve repair surgery at Aster Hospital, Al Qusais " and returned to work without the lifelong blood-thinning medication he was told he would need. Instead of replacement, the surgical team…...
Al Ain outlet store rolls out big Eid sale with branded pieces starting at AED 10
2+ hour, 47+ min ago (225+ words) A fashion outlet in Al Ain is set to open a week-long sale event later this month, offering over 10, 000 branded clothing items across men's, women's, and children's categories at sharply reduced prices. One Fab Outlet will run its Big Eid…...
NBI volunteer driver tests positive for gunpowder nitrates after Senate shooting
8+ hour, 39+ min ago (233+ words) Mel Oragon, the 44-year-old volunteer driver linked to last week's gunfire at the Philippine Senate complex in Pasay City, has tested positive for gunpowder residue, according to the Southern Police District. "Base sa result, positive po sa presence ng gunpowder…...
Man banned from flying with airline after biting flight attendant mid-flight
9+ hour, 20+ min ago (147+ words) The Global Filipino Magazine A Qantas flight travelling from Melbourne to Dallas was forced to land in Papeete, the capital of French Polynesia, after a male passenger became disruptive mid-flight, with reports he bit a member of the airline's cabin…...
Filipino nurses from around the world gather in Sydney for landmark nursing symposium
8+ hour, 30+ min ago (555+ words) The Global Filipino Magazine The spirit of collaboration, leadership, and professional excellence filled the halls of Australian Catholic University as Filipino nurses, academics, clinicians, and health leaders from across Australia and abroad gathered for the 6th International Filipino Nursing Symposium on…...
Minority bloc vows to fight any attempt to derail Sara Duterte impeachment trial
8+ hour, 54+ min ago (425+ words) The Senate minority bloc has declared it will challenge any move to prevent the impeachment court from convening Monday afternoon, even as opposition senators acknowledged they may fall short of the votes needed to remove Vice President Sara Duterte from…...
Did cops help Bato slip away? PNP now investigating pre-dawn Senate incident
9+ hour, 27+ min ago (363+ words) An alleged police escort that may have facilitated Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa's departure from the Senate compound in the early hours of May 14 is now under active investigation by the Philippine National Police, with the force's chief vowing accountability…...
Solicitor general says Dela Rosa's six months in hiding proves he is a fugitive
9+ hour, 42+ min ago (366+ words) The Philippine government has formally asked the Supreme Court to dismiss Senator Ronald dela Rosa's bid to block his arrest under an International Criminal Court warrant, arguing that the senator has forfeited his right to seek judicial relief by choosing…...
ICC less likely to free Duterte after Bato slips out of Senate under warrant, law expert says
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (359+ words) An international law expert is warning that events unfolding in the Philippines following the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa could damage former President Rodrigo Duterte's chances of being released from detention while his case…...