Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court of the Philippines did not issue a temporary restraining order for former President Rodrigo Duterte after his arrest at NAIA Terminal 3 on March 12, 2025. The court is currently considering petitions from Duterte's family and allies challenging the legality of his detention and requesting his immediate release. Despite these efforts, Duterte remains in custody of the ICC in The Hague to face charges related to his drug war policies.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

Recent stories about SC

House warns Senate against premature vote on SC ruling on VP Sara Duterte's impeachment

The House of Representatives warned against the Senate proceeding with a vote on the Supreme Court's ruling regarding the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Marcos signs EO transferring Sulu from BARMM to Zamboanga Peninsula

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed Executive Order (EO) 91 on July 30, transferring Sulu from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to Zamboanga Peninsula.
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Sara Duterte impeachment complainants seek SC reconsideration

Six citizen complainants who filed an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte have submitted a motion for reconsideration to the Supreme Court regarding its ruling that declared the articles of impeachment unconstitutional.
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UP Law faculty warn SC ruling undermines impeachment process

Individual faculty members of the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Law expressed 'grave concern' over the Supreme Court's ruling declaring Vice President Sara Duterte's articles of impeachment unconstitutional, emphasizing that Congress has 'high prerogatives' in the process.
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Senate set to vote on SC ruling on VP Sara Duterte impeachment case

Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada predicts between 19 and 20 senators will vote to follow the Supreme Court’s (SC) ruling voiding the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte on August 6.
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Barangay and SK elections rescheduled to Nov 2026

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced on Thursday, July 31, that the next barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections will be held on the first Monday of November 2026 instead of December 2025.
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SC lifts charges against Malampaya contractors, rules income taxes part of government share

The Supreme Court has lifted charges against private contractors of the Malampaya Natural Gas Project, ruling that the government's share includes the income taxes paid by the contractors.
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Lawyers seek SC citation for ruling critique

Several lawyers have asked the Philippine Supreme Court to cite Akbayan Representative Perci Cendaña, anti-poverty adviser Larry Gadon, and analyst Richard Heydarian in indirect contempt over their comments on the court's ruling that blocked Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.
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Marcos set to sign BSKE postponement law on Aug 12

Comelec Chairperson George Garcia stated that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is set to sign into law a proposed bill postponing the December 1 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on Tuesday, August 12.
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Carpio sees SC reversal chance for Duterte impeachment

Former Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Antonio Carpio believes there is still a possibility that the SC may reverse its decision to block Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment proceedings.
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