Office of the Solicitor General

Also known as OSG

The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) in the Philippines plays a crucial role in providing legal advice and representation to the government. As of July 2025, the OSG is reconsidering its stance on the International Criminal Court's jurisdiction over the country, particularly concerning cases involving former President Rodrigo Duterte. This shift reflects changing policies under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., focusing on international cooperation and human rights considerations.

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Last updated at July 31, 2025.

Recent stories about OSG

SC orders Congress to provide info on Duterte VP impeachment

The Supreme Court has ordered the Senate and the House of Representatives to provide information regarding the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, including details about the preparation and circulation of draft Articles of Impeachment.
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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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Sen Gatchalian files bill for CRVS system to prevent foreign citizenship fraud

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has filed a bill proposing a new civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) system to prevent foreign nationals from fraudulently acquiring Philippine citizenship, following the controversial case of former Bamban mayor Alice Guo, also known as Guo Hua Ping.
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Comelec affirms Abante as 6th District winner, invalidates Chua Uy's citizenship

The Commission on Elections En Banc affirmed the resolution declaring Bienvenido 'Benny' Abante as the duly elected representative of Manila's 6th District in the May 2025 midterm elections.
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MMDA reinstates NCAP on major roads, issues 582 violations on first day

Starting Monday, May 26, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) resumed implementing the no contact apprehension policy (NCAP) along 22 major roads and highways in Metro Manila.
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MMDA resumes NCAP May 26, tackles congestion

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Wednesday that it can now more effectively address traffic congestion following the lifting of a temporary restraining order against the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP).
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Comelec to proclaim ML Party-list despite CA decision

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Friday it has no reason to withhold the proclamation of ML Party-list and its first nominee former senator Leila de Lima despite a Court of Appeals decision nullifying her acquittal in one drug case.
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CA reverses lower court's acquittal of De Lima on drug charge

A Court of Appeals (CA) division has reversed a lower court's decision to acquit Congresswoman-elect Leila de Lima on one of her drug charges, but De Lima remains free from detention.
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Lawyer urges SC to reject OSG's extension request in VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment case

Lawyer Catalino Generillo Jr. has urged the Supreme Court (SC) to deny the Office of the Solicitor General's (OSG) request for an extension regarding his petition on Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment.
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Christian Monsod, Bishop David file SC petition against commercial fishing

Constitutional framers Christian Monsod and Bishop Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David, along with environmental lawyer Grizelda Mayo-Anda, filed a petition with the Supreme Court on Thursday, April 24, to overturn a Malabon Regional Trial Court decision that allowed commercial fishing within municipal waters.
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