Helen Flores

2 weeks ago | philstar.com | Helen Flores |Alexis Romero

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate foreign relations committee should invite international law experts to its next hearing on the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte so it can entertain diverse views and leave its chairperson, Sen. Imee Marcos, “more enlightened,” Malacañang said yesterday. “It would be better if Sen. Imee Marcos hears not just a single view.

3 weeks ago | philstar.com | Helen Flores |Neil Jayson Servallos

MANILA, Philippines — During the celebration of Eid’l Fitr yesterday, President Marcos called on the Muslim community to “not forget our responsibility to one another.”In his message, the President said Eid’l Fitr – the Festival of Breaking the Fast – is more than just a celebration, but rather a testament to Filipinos’ desire for shared humanity, strengthening bonds of family and friendship as well as unity.

1 month ago | philstar.com | Helen Flores |Alexis Romero

CEBU, Philippines — Two children of former President Rodrigo Duterte yesterday morning filed separate petitions before the Supreme Court (SC) requesting the government to bring back their father from The Hague, Netherlands. Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and his half-sister Veronica “Kitty” Duterte both went to the SC yesterday morning and filed separate petitions for habeas corpus.

2 months ago | philstar.com | Helen Flores |Keisha Ta-asan

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is no longer on the list of countries under heavy scrutiny by the top global money laundering and terrorism financing watchdog. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has removed the Philippines from its gray list after an on-site visit in January confirmed the country’s significant progress in strengthening measures on anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT).

2 months ago | philstar.com | Michael Punongbayan |Helen Flores

MANILA, Philippines — Amid rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea, the Philippines will continue to foster peace and greater cooperation with the international community in maintaining a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, even as it remains resolute in standing for what is right, President Marcos said yesterday.