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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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Tue, July 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM

OSG open to reconsidering ICC jurisdiction stance

Solicitor General Darlene Berberabe stated that the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) is open to reconsidering its stance on the International Criminal Court's (ICC) jurisdiction over the Philippines.

Thu, May 29, 2025 at 11:29 AM

Marcos Jr. names Berberabe new solicitor general

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. appointed Darlene Berberabe as the new solicitor general, succeeding Menardo Guevarra.

Wed, March 26, 2025 at 12:18 PM

Escudero confident SolGen can defend 2025 national budget

Senate President Francis Escudero expressed confidence that Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra can successfully defend the legality of the 2025 national budget before the Supreme Court.

Thu, March 20, 2025 at 12:08 PM

Marcos trusts SolGen Guevarra amid Duterte case recusal

President Marcos continues to trust Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra even after Guevarra recused himself and his office from cases involving former President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest.

Thu, March 20, 2025 at 11:57 AM

Palace: Marcos Jr. not asking for Sol Gen Guevarra's resignation

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is not asking for the resignation of Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra, according to Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro.

Tue, March 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM

DOJ to represent gov't officials in Duterte children's habeas corpus petitions

The Department of Justice (DOJ) will represent government officials in consolidated habeas corpus petitions filed by the children of former President Rodrigo Duterte before the Supreme Court.

Tue, March 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM

DOJ to represent PH gov't in Duterte ICC case

The Department of Justice (DOJ) will represent the government in the Supreme Court case concerning the arrest and transfer of former President Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court's (ICC) custody.

Mon, March 17, 2025 at 12:04 PM

OSG recuses itself from defending PH officials in SC cases vs Duterte

Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra announced the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) is recusing itself from defending Philippine government officials in Supreme Court cases concerning former President Rodrigo Duterte, citing the Philippines' withdrawal from the Rome Statute and the ICC's lack of jurisdiction.

Thu, March 13, 2025 at 7:40 PM

SC gives gov't 24 hrs to explain for Duterte's release

The Supreme Court (SC) has given the government 24 hours to explain why a peremptory writ of habeas corpus should not be issued for the release of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

Fri, March 7, 2025 at 3:57 PM

OSG urges SC to junk petition vs 2025 GAA

The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) has urged the Supreme Court (SC) to dismiss the petition challenging the constitutionality of the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA).