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Office of the Solicitor General

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The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) serves as the chief legal counsel for the Philippine government, representing it in court cases and handling legal matters such as impeachment proceedings and international law issues. Recent developments include its involvement in the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, the reconsideration of the Philippines' stance on the ICC, and the cancellation of Alice Guo's birth certificate. The OSG continues to play a pivotal role in significant legal and constitutional issues affecting the country.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Sat, October 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM

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Recent developments on Office of the Solicitor General

Fri, October 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM

Tarlac court voids Alice Guo's birth certificate

The Tarlac City Regional Trial Court Branch 111 declared the birth certificate of former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo as void on September 24, 2025.

Tue, July 22, 2025 at 8:50 PM

OSG refuses to answer SC questions on Sara Duterte impeachment

The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), legal counsel for the House of Representatives, has refused to answer three specific questions from the Supreme Court concerning the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Wed, July 16, 2025 at 2:47 PM

House submits documents on impeachment raps vs VP Sara to SC

The House of Representatives has complied with the Supreme Court's directive to submit information and documents under oath regarding the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.

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.

Tue, July 8, 2025 at 10:18 AM

Gatchalian files bill to modernize civil registration, curb fake citizenship claims

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has filed the Philippine Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Act, a bill aiming to modernize the country's civil registration system and prevent foreign nationals from fraudulently obtaining Philippine citizenship.

Sun, June 29, 2025 at 11:14 AM

RTC voids Alice Guo's term, declares her Chinese national

A Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 34 declared former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo's term as mayor void, ruling that she is a Chinese national named Guo Hua Ping.

Sat, June 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM

Comelec to consult OSG on SC ruling on second placer doctrine

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will consult with the Office of the Solicitor-General on Monday regarding the Supreme Court's ruling that discards the "second placer" doctrine in election disputes.

Mon, June 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM

Comelec to ask SC to reconsider poll winner ruling

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will ask the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision to abandon the "second placer" rule in election cases.

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, May 21, 2025 at 4:57 PM

SC: Children remain legitimate even if marriage is void

The Supreme Court has ruled that children remain legitimate even if their parents' marriage is declared null and void due to psychological incapacity.