Menardo Guevarra

Menardo Guevarra is the former Solicitor General of the Philippines who was recently replaced by Darlene Berberabe. He played a significant role in legal matters involving high-profile cases, such as those related to former President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest and transfer to Interpol. Guevarra recused himself from representing the government in petitions filed by Duterte’s children due to his firm stance on the International Criminal Court's jurisdiction over the Philippines.

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Last updated at July 29, 2025.

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OSG reconsidering stance on ICC jurisdiction

The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) is reconsidering its stance on the International Criminal Court's (ICC) jurisdiction over the Philippines, according to Solicitor General Darlene Berberabe.
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Marcos expands review to undersecretaries

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. stated that his administration's performance review has expanded to undersecretaries across all government agencies following an initial evaluation of Cabinet members.
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Marcos Jr. appoints UP Law dean Berberabe as SG

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed UP College of Law dean Darlene Marie Berberabe as the new Solicitor General, replacing Menardo Guevarra.
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BSP Governor Remolona tops list of highest-paid non-elected officials

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona was again named the highest-paid non-elected government official in 2024, earning P47,968,744.27 according to a Commission on Audit (COA) report released May 26.
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SC partially lifts TRO on No Contact Apprehension Policy

The Supreme Court (SC) has partially lifted the temporary restraining order (TRO) against the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP), allowing its implementation by the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to resume along major thoroughfares effective immediately.
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DOJ to rep officials in Duterte chldrn's habeas corpus petitions

The Department of Justice will represent government officials in consolidated habeas corpus petitions filed by the children of former President Rodrigo Duterte before the Supreme Court.
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Malacañang asks SG Guevarra to assess fitness after recusal from Duterte children's cases

Malacañang called for Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra to assess his capability to continue serving as the government's top lawyer after he recused himself from defending the government in petitions filed by former President Rodrigo Duterte’s children.
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SG declines to rep govt in Duterte kids' ICC case

Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra has declined to represent government agencies before the Supreme Court regarding petitions filed by former President Rodrigo Duterte's children against his arrest and transfer to The Hague by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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Sen Imee Marcos calls for Senate probe into Duterte’s ICC transfer

Senator Imee Marcos has called for an urgent Senate probe into the arrest and transfer of former President Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court (ICC), which was launched on Thursday.
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SC orders officials to explain why habeas corpus should not issue for detained Duterte

The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered government officials involved in former President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest to explain within 24 hours why a writ of habeas corpus should not be issued.
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